HR Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, a global company which offers services ranging from Sports facilities, Tele - communications, Real estate development and Industrial projects is seeking to recruit a Human Resources Officer.
Reports To:  Human Resources Manager

Location: Nairobi

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate various HR forums geared towards enhancing employee relations.
• Facilitate recruitment by assisting in the shortlisting process, participating in interviews, ensuring onboarding formalities are observed and maintaining recruitment records, document verification and background checks.
• Compile payroll data.
• Prepare and maintain employee files in both hard and soft copy.
• Draft employee letters including contracts and termination letters.
• Assist with employee termination formalities.
• Maintain staff database and ensure HR operational processes run smoothly including benefits enrollment and termination.
• Assist in disciplinary issues including record keeping of the same.
• Assist in driving employee welfare programmes.
• Assist in administrative logistics including transport, and outsourced services.
• Facilitate team building activities and assist in the rewards and recognition programme.
• Ensure Organization’s licenses and registrations are up to date.
• Prepare and submit reports as and when required.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Good knowledge of Kenya labour laws.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a HR generalist position with hands on experience using HRIS.
• Fluent written and verbal English and Kiswahili.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good report writing and analytical skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and prioritize own work.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to /interest in communicating effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Team player.

Interested and Qualified candidates should send their CVs to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘HR Officer’ on the subject line by 21st March, 2016. 

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted shall be contacted