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Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer
Reports to: Human Resources Manager
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be responsible for staffing support which includes and is not limited to recruitment and selection, on-boarding and management of transitions, internal communication, and performance management and provides HR Services that exceed the expectations of internal clients.
The successful candidate for the job should have excellent analytical skills, people management and negotiation skills.
The successful candidate should be highly organized and also demonstrate strong communication skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
StaffingEnsure vacant positions are analyzed, documented and approved.Position openings within the organization are widely communicatedQualified candidates are recruited
External recruiting activities are planned and coordinatedAppropriate selection process and criteria are defined for each processConduct the selection processManage transitions of staff from one department to another ( in case of internal recruitments)Process offer letters/ contracts for all successful candidates (in liaison with HR Manager)Conduct reference checks for all successful candidatesCommunicate reporting date to successful candidate and all documentation required on first day.Ensure compliance to on-boarding plans for all newly staff recruited and those transitioning to other roles.Carry out training on staffing related processes.Performance Management
Disseminate yearly performance calendarEnsure performance plans are in place for all staff/team and performance is documented for each and every staffPerformance reports are done for staff for both 3 and 6 months and submittedEnsure teams are adhering to the performance policies that have been put in placeMonitor for contract lapses and transition of staff- trigger for staff changes to the HR team for updating of benefits etcEnsure documentation of all Performance Improvement Plans and terminations due to performance are available in staff files.Communication & Co-ordination
Ensure that information is shared across the organizationMonitor and review the Communication processMonitor staff issue log and ensure the concerns raised are logged and have them addressed by relevant persons.Support teams in coordinating their activities to accomplish their targetsCommunication and coordination practices are institutionalized to ensure they are performed as managed process HR ServicesMaintain official staff personnel files and ensure updated HRISServe as the liaison between Sanergy staff and benefit providers (such as health insurance)HR administration, such as leave management, maintenance of staff records, compensation and benefits administration and record keepingEnsure that enquiries in HR office are dealt with promptly and courteouslyEnsure and coordinate employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health reporting and employee servicesLearning and Development
Ensure updated staff development plansCommunicate all training dates and updatesEnsure completed training records and updated in HRISRequirements
Understanding, knowledge and experience in HR functional areas (2 years minimum requirement)Conversant with Kenyan Labor laws, International Labor laws, statutory compliance requirements and understanding of best practicesDegree in Business Administration or any other business related courseHigher Diploma from the Institute of Human Resource ManagementDemonstrated leadership abilityKnowledge of Kiswahili, experience working in urban informal settlements or other low income communities a plus but not required.Energetic and enthusiastic about working in Sanergy.If you are interested, please see; HR Officer to submit your application-cover letter and CV-online

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