Human Resources Officer Job Opening in Nairobi Kenya January 2015

Human Resources Officer Job Opening in Nairobi Kenya January 2015

Position: Human Resources Officer

Reporting To: Head of Human Resources

Duty Station: Nairobi

Main Responsibilities

Employee Relations – Handling employee relations matters. Investigate and resolve workplace issues and preserve the employer employee relationship. Act as a link between the management and employees
Handle employee related needs e.g discipline procedures, grievances, trainings, promotions, appraisals and matters performance evaluations. Should be well aware of performance review methods and techniques.
Recruitment and Selection – direct and manage the recruitment and selection process, participate in interview sessions, and train line managers in interviewing and assessment procedures.
Should also develop strategic solutions to meet workforce demands and labour force trends.
Human Resource Policies – develop, implement and maintain human resources policies across the organization, including training programs to educate and promote awareness of regulatory compliance.
Responsible for meeting environmental, Health and Safety standards as well as ensure Employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
Advise the management on proper HR practices
Be in charge of the HR department and its operations
Any other HR duties assigned by the directors from time to time

Qualifications and Experience

Masters Degree in MBA (Human Resources Management) from a reputable institution of higher learning.
Higher Diploma from the Institute of Human Resource Management
Member of the relevant professional body (IHRM)
Over Ten (10) years experience in Human Resources with demonstrated Five (5) years in equivalent position.
Well conversant with applicable labour laws in Kenya, international labour law, statutory compliance requirements and understanding of best practices
Extensive experience in Strategic HR Development and relationship management
Experience in handling staff issues
Well conversant with HRMIS

Skills

Outstanding speaking and writing skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet stipulated deadlines.
Display professional demeanor with qualities such as strong work ethics, trustworthiness, self confidence.
Strong influencing skills and consultative skills and bring energy as well as enthusiasm.
Organizational, planning and negotiation skills.
Basic counseling skills.
Strong Leadership and Managerial skills for directing, guiding, motivating and influencing performance management and change management.
Effective public relations skills.

If you are up to the challenge, meet the above minimum qualifications and experience send your Application letter along with your Current CV as One Word Document, and a daytime telephone contact to;

The Human Resource Manager
P.O Box 46279-00100
Nairobi.

OR eMail hr.user14@gmail.com

Deadline: 30th Jan 2015 at 5:00pm