Human Resource Officer

Role Purpose

• The purpose of the role is to manage all HR operations and ensuring the effective execution of HR processes and policies. She/she promotes a positive organizational culture, supporting staff, and ensuring that the company adheres to HR best practices and legal requirements.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities;

• Ensures all payroll variables of staff are compiled, timely and with the correct justification document;
• Ensures regular contacts with head of departments, direct supervisors and employees to understand the HR issues;
• Plans and coordinates the annual leave of the employees under their supervision ensuring continuity of the operations throughout the year;
• Conduct induction to new staff and ensure they have been equipped with the necessary tools of trade.
• Ensures that job descriptions/KPIs for employees are up to date; seeks feedback and support from the HODs if needed.
• Manage the hiring process and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent while liaising with the Human Resource Manager in ensuring line managers hire within the stipulated policies.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns, grievances, and conflicts, ensuring they are addressed promptly and fairly.
• Drafts employment related letters/correspondences.
• Facilitate the implementation of performance review systems and processes through communication, assisting line managers review Job Descriptions, Key Performance Indicators, performance Appraisal Tools, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and employee development programs.
• Participate actively in administering employee compensation, benefits, and incentive programs.
• Identify training and development needs across the organization, coordinate training programs, workshops, and seminars to support employee growth and skill development and track the effectiveness of training initiatives.
• Gather and track all data reports on all the HR-related reporting areas as agreed with the Head of Human Resources and further implement decisions arising from the HR reports.

Qualifications and Professional Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Organizational Development or any other related field.
• Professional Certification (CHRP) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in a similar position with a Logistics company will be an added advantage.
• Experience with business partnering, handling grievances and disciplinary cases.
• Knowledge of Kenyan labor regulations, including legal compliance.
• Proficiency in HRIS, Microsoft Office, and employee management systems.
• Active membership to IHRM