Schneider Electric East Africa seeks a Human Resources Specialist-East Africa who will be part of the Anglophone Africa Cluster-East Africa HR Team based in Nairobi, Kenya. Reporting to the Head of Shared Services-Anglophone Africa and dotted line to the Human Resources Director-East africa the position holder will be responsible for providing guidance and support regarding policies and programs such as recruiting, compensation and benefits, training, employee and / or labor relations etc.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides consultation to management on issues such as the performance management process, employee development, salary administration and employment law.
Guides, supports and consults with employees regarding career advancement and employee relations issues.
To drive end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process of entry-level positions.
To assist in ensuring that the performance management system is applied fairly and correctly; education of employees on the use and maintenance of the performance appraisal system.
To remain up to date on staff welfare issues and provide support as and when necessary.
Assist in developing and implementing HR company policies and procedures.
To assist with Human Resources projects as and when required e.g. driving the organisation’s principles of responsibility, One Voice Campaign, etc.
End-to-end administration of employee benefits including staff medical insurance and pension.
HRIS (Human Resource Information System) administrator; Talent Link system management.
Payroll administration and management of statutory payments.
Manage leave and working time administration through time & attendance and leave management system.
Contribute to develop good HR postures for the Line Managers and make sure they become autonomous, by guiding them through the HR tools, systems and processes.
Maintain employee records manually or in human resources information system (HRIS) so that information is accurate and secure.
Experience Skills and Experience:
Able to understand stakeholders’ needs and the business issues by collaborating and building relationships with relevant stakeholders across the organisation.
Cultural Enabler: Ability to uphold the organisation’s values, creating and maintaining positive individual and collective relationships with relevant stakeholders.
Acts as a change agent, developing and guiding the organisation’s capacities to continually adapt, translating this into effective and sustained change processes and structures
Mandatory knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and processes including working understanding of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act and Work Injury Benefits Act
Experience with Human Resources Information System is an added advantagePrior experience with a multinational company is an added advantage
Payroll experience is MUST competence for this role
Qualifications:
Undergraduate business degree with at least 5 years general HR experience
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management an added advantage
N/B
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP.
