HR Consultant Job Responsibilities
Please note other responsibilities may be required based upon the growth of Ongoza.
Establish a results-based, quantitative performance management system
Establish a regular means of internal training for professional development, using current team members as teachers
Build a mechanism for continuous improvement within our HR system, including employeemsurveys and a mechanism for turning recommendations into action. Ensure it can be operated by current Ongoza staff.
Establish a contract appraisal and renewal system
Provide consultation and dispute resolution services to Ongoza team members
Implement a staff welfare and wellness program to include counseling, work-life balance, and other related matters
Establish recruitment processes and procedures, and assist in interview processes
Maintain current and up-to-date HR files and databases
Consolidate and update the Ongoza HR Manual to reflect field-wide best practices
Advisement on complex HR personnel issues
Qualifications for the HR Consultant Job
Ongoza is looking for candidates who are experienced, proactive, and passionate about Ongoza’s mission, and who demonstrate the flexibility to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.
Must have five or more years experience in a similar position building modern datadriven human resource systems in Kenya. Must be a member of the Institute for Human Resource Management.
Must be familiar with technical HR and workflow software systems.
Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information.
Must possess strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Experience working with youth and entrepreneurship programs a preference
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (Swahili a plus)
