The Interim Human Resource Associate under the general supervision of the Human Resource Manager and within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures, helps coordinate and facilitate the Human Resource Department activities, functions and processes. Below is a list of some of the general duties and responsibilities of the Interim Human Resource Associate, to be carried out as needed according to the determination of the Human Resource Manager:
Human Resource NGO Job Responsibilities
Ensure adherence and compliance to the organization HR policies and procedures and also interpretation of current policies to both new and existing staff;
Assisting the Human Resources Manager and senior managers carry out delegated tasks;
Coordinate and consult with HRM/Senior Management on any disciplinary cases and performance issues;
Facilitate the training and staff development programs;
Update all current forms and HR related documents that are outdated with liaison of the HRM;
Work closely with the rest of the HR team in all other general HR duties not limited to:
Recruitment and onboarding
Processing of monthly staff payroll details and making all the appropriate deductions
Creating and updating staff details on replicon system and general leave management
Staff clearance and exit
Contract Management
Staff Database management
Employee Relations.
Qualifications for the Human Resource NGO Job
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management;
Member of IHRM;
At least 3 years’ solid generalist experience in a busy Human Resources Department most preferably in a non-profit or non-governmental organization;
Knowledge and demonstrated experience working with any payroll system;
Substantial knowledge of Kenyan employment law/labor laws;
In-depth understanding of HR ethics, including professionalism and confidentiality;
Flexibility and the ability to multi-task, with a willingness to assume a range of unanticipated assignments;
Sound leadership skills;
Proactive with excellent anticipatory skills;
Effective analytical and problem solving skills;
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
