Human Resource Assistant Job in Kenya (KShs 35,000 – 40,000)

Job Purpose:

To assist in managing all areas of human resource management functions to include compensation management; recruitment and selection; internal and external human relations; policy development and interpretation; training and development; workers' compensation; benefits administration; human resource strategic planning and organizational development

Generic Duties:

• Overlook and supervise all human resource activities to include employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, and training and development.
• Manage unionized employees and ensure adherence to the collective bargaining agreement
• Supervise and manage the recruitment process: Interview job applicants; review applications/CVs; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant's qualifications.
• Develop and maintain relationship with employment agencies, universities and other recruitment sources.
• Prepare and maintain company salary structure, job documentation, and job evaluation systems. Complete salary survey questionnaires.
• Design and conduct new employee orientations.
• Design and implement appraisal and evaluation systems.
• Manage administration of benefits to employees; serve as liaison between employees and insurance carriers.
• Gain updated information on labor laws in order to resolve labor relation issues.
• Recommend and develop training and development courses.
• Provide advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries.
• Recommend, develop and maintain human resource data bases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems.
• Develop and recommend HR operating policy and procedural improvements.
• Plan for the future financing needs in areas where it is required and seek approval from management.
• To control financial matters relating to recruitment costs, and adherence to headcount, wage and overtime budgets.
• Ensures the department follows the budgetary limits and cost control measures are implemented efficiently on regular basis.
• Effective execution of strategy determined by management.
• Work with/and manage teams to deliver solutions through effective implementation of HR operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure excellent relations with management and employees.
• Drive and ensure delivery of projects with predefined timelines and budget.
• Ensure the optimisation of HR management processes in conjunction with adjacent logistical company processes in order to maximize operational efficiencies.
• Ensure the efficient and effective use of implemented HR policies and procedures.
• Measure the cost and service effectiveness against predetermined benchmarks.
• Ensure complete understanding of Company practices and knowledge of external industry best practices with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Work with management team to enhance overall business strategic direction.

Desired Personality:

• Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations.
• Effective problem-solving and mediation skills.
• Excellent analytical, planning, management and reporting skills.
• Effective decision-making skills; can choose a course of action amongst options involving uncertainty or risk.
• Effective change management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage productivity and staff strategically.
• Strong leadership and team building skills.
• Must be autonomous, hands-on, and proactive.
• Must possess unquestionable ethical standards.
• Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise a staff team.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with office computer equipment and software

Professional Requirements:

• MUST have previous experience in manufacturing industry
• Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management required
• Post graduate Diploma in HR will be an added advantage.
• IT knowledge required
• At least 3 years of proven progressive HR practice.
• Ability to effectively evaluate current HR practices and procedures and make recommendations for changes.

Qualified candidates should send detailed C.V to henry@myjobseye.com quoting your current salary.

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