Position Required: Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment)
Reporting to the Project Director, the HR Assistant will assist in building a professional team for the development of a Graduate School of Media and Communication.
The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, for a period of 12 months, with an option to renew the contract.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Project Director, the HR Assistant will assist in building a professional team for the development of a Graduate School of Media and Communication.
The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, for a period of 12 months, with an option to renew the contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare job descriptions and role profiles for various positions
- Design and develop advertisements in various publications, newspapers and journals
- Screen applications and schedule interviews/assessments of the shortlisted candidates;
- Conduct interviews of candidates and make recommendations for selection;
- Prepare comparative analysis of salary packages in order to maintain pay equity and develop offer for selected candidates;
- Complete joining formalities for newly hired faculty and staff in assigned areas;
- Liaise with Transport, Travel & Housing Department to ensure arrangements are made for out of station prospective employees;
- Ensure all recruited employees undergo pre-employment physical examination;
- Conduct reference checks prior to any hire;
- Assist in the follow up of obtaining work visas and work permits for all expatriate prospective employees of the University;
- Manage documentation verification prior to hiring of new employees.
Applicants must have a Degree in Social Sciences with a Diploma in Human Resources.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a busy HR department and proficiency in all MS Office packages.
S/he should have excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills; be able to work under pressure and maintain strict confidentiality.
Deadline: 25nd August 2011
Applications:
Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to: cathie@summitrecuitment-kenya.com
Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted