Human Resource Officer Career in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Human Resource Officer

Reports to / Title of immediate Supervisor: Human Resource Manager
 

Department: Human Resource Department
 

Section: HR Administration
 

Location: Head Office: Nairobi

Main Purpose of the Job
 

The Human Resource Officer is responsible for providing support in the various human resource functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance monitoring and employee counseling.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the human resource database. Ensures that system records are accurately recorded and cross-checked.
• Enters new hire information in the human resource system database.
• Tracks and resolves problems and checks system operations as scheduled.
• Ensures that human resource files and records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and Company policies and procedures.
• Completes monthly and year-end reports regarding terminations, transfers, and new hires.
• Ensures that reporting functions are up-to-date and in compliance with federal regulations.
• Processes employment verification forms and name change packets.
• Prepares recruitment lists and job postings.
• Completes miscellaneous research, reports, and memos as requested.
• Assumes responsibility for the accurate and timely performance of payroll functions.
• Computes and records payroll data as scheduled.
• Maintains payroll records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provides payroll information regarding merit increases to managers as requested.
• Tracks and resolves payroll errors. Completes payroll adjustments and corrections as necessary
• Ensure that payroll functions are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining professional working relations with applicants, visitors, callers, and business professionals
• Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls
• Receives and tracks employment applications
• Assists with questions and problems courteously and promptly.
• Obtains and conveys information as needed.
• Maintains and projects the Company’s professional reputation.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and with management
• Assists in training new employees. Supports Department personnel as needed.
• Coordinates with related departments as required. Answers questions and provides assistance.
• Keeps management appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Attends and participates in meetings as required.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned
• Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Type’s memos and letters as requested.
• Stay well informed regarding human resource developments.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical functions and special projects as assigned
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the management.

Academic

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources,
• Higher Diploma, Human Resource Management.

Professional

• At least two (2) year of relevant experience.
• Strong computer skills.

Experience: Have worked in a similar position for at least 3 year

KPIs

• On time up to date record maintained
• Reports to HRM in guidance with the requirements
• Solves issues
• Works as a team
• Completes inductions and training programs as per company policies
• Communicates well with staff
• Payroll efficiencies
• Analysis of scenarios

Note: Indicate the job title in your application

CVS to be sent to titus@kentrain.co.ke, mainamaina83@yahoo.com and by 16th February 2013.