Reports to: Managing Director
Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi
Job Summary / Purpose: This is a HR generalist job covering all HR aspects of a small business. You will work initially under a HR consultant and eventually independently. You will assist in carrying out a HR audit of all HR processes and documentation. You will assist in making sure an excellent HR system is implemented and maintained
Key duties and responsibilities (Initially assist in these duties and eventually take them up fully)
Advice top management on best practices in HR management
Offer all department managers support with their HR needs
Advise managers and supervisors as required on people matters
Act as liaison between management and staff
Assist in Performance Management, Learning and Development processes
Collate learning needs and prepare the analysis
Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date staff training and performance management records
Write HR policies and procedures and HR manual/handbook
Maintain personnel files and documentation, prepare staff correspondence letters and ensure statutory regulations are followed
Prepare employment contracts and other documents relating to terms and conditions of employment and joining formalities for new staff and casuals
Ensure timely renewal of contracts and agreements
Ensure records are kept in line with legislative requirements
Responsible for staff welfare
Assist in preparing and managing Payroll
Any other duties as required
Skills and Qualifications
Strong emotional Intelligence
Demonstrated maturity in dealing with workplace HR issues
A problem solver
A Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management (or other discipline with a diploma in HR)
A post graduate diploma in HR
A registered member of IHRM as required
At least two (2) years working experience in a busy HR office
Knowledge and experience in generalist HR issues
Experience in preparing contracts and job offers
Experience supporting departmental managers on HR matters
Must work within deadlines, be a responsive and energetic team player
Must have expertise in using MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proven ability to make effective judgments on available data/knowledge
Must have the ability to build relationships and interact sensitively to achieve work goals
Should have strong planning and organization skills with proven ability to identify the steps to be taken to achieve objectives
Excellent writing skills and attention to detail