HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

We are seeking a suitable person to fill in the position of a Human Resource Officer for our country office in Nairobi.

Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Reporting to: CEO
Location: Nairobi
Job Purpose
On overall, the HR Officer will assist in providing the organizational human resources strategic management and generally provide support to the professional management of the human resources functions such as HR Planning, Recruitment & Selection, Training and Development, Performance management, Compensation and benefits administration among others.
Key Responsibilities:
* Initiate and participate in the recruitment of staff at all levels;
* Planning, coordinating and implementing human resources and administration policies, strategies, systems and processes aligned to the mission and objectives of the organization;
* Employee relations management with the objective of upholding high employee morale, increased productivity and enhancing organizational effectiveness;
* Delivery of identified Training and Development initiatives.
* Design, implement and manage the Performance Management Framework and Reward Structure for the organization including benefit administration;
* Ensure effective administration of office support services, security services and insurance services;
* Interpret Labour Laws and ensure compliance.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* A Bachelors Degree in a Social Science and a higher diploma in Human Resource Management.
* 3 years experience in human resource management in progressively responsible roles, with sound cross-functional experience
* Good working knowledge of the current Kenya Employment Law and practices;
* Experience in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures and projects;
* Excellent interpersonal, communications, coaching and organizational skills, with a track record of driving change and innovation.
* Strong problem solving skills with strong business skills and strategic acumen, organizational diagnostic skills, analytical skills and excellent team-building skills.
Application and contact details:
Please send your CV and cover letter quoting your current and expected salary to hr@ichooselife.or.ke to reach us on or before 23rd March, 2011.
The subject line of your application should be ‘Human Resource Officer’ only.

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