HR Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya (KES 100K)

Job Title: HR Officer 
 

Site Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Job Overview: Our client, running a chain of pharmacies across the country is looking to recruit a HR Officer. 

The HR Officer’s purpose is to support the Company in recruitment, induction and general administration of a HR function that contributes to the general staff welfare of the Company.

This is achieved through talent identification, recruitment and development. 

Responsibilities
 

Note:  this is always about meeting business strategy or plans
 

Recruitment and selection Function;

• Assist Heads of Department to recruit and maintain a talent pipeline
• Assist in the preparation and management of job descriptions, specifications and vacancy announcements
• Receive applications and assist in conducting interviews.
• Conduct candidate due diligence and background checks with referees.
• Prepare offer letters, employee contracts, conformation letters, transfer letters, dismissal letters and other form of employee communication taking into account labour law guidelines.

Performance Management Function;

• Oversee the administration of monthly incentives.
• Assist Heads of Department in tracking and assessing talent pool trends and key performance Indicators
• Prepare performance review plans and cycle
• Advise on performance review measures
• Be the point of contact for people issues.

General HR Administration

• Coordinate payroll services with the contracted provider
• Coordinate payroll inputs (incentives, time sheets, commissions)
• Compile appointment and exit statistics
• Management and organization of all personnel files
• Management of leave and absence tracking
• Coordinate and participate in all employee relations activities
• Participate in employee disciplinary and counseling processes
• Assist in development and implementation of HR policies and processes to meet the company’s aspirations on talent management and career development
• Assist and participate in remuneration and benefits improvement initiatives to ensure competitive edge of the company
• Keep an up to date staff database – current addresses, next of kin details etc
• Liaise with medical aid and pension benefit service providers where applicable.

Responsibility to the department or team

• Support line Managers in staff career development and talent improvement

Reporting and collaborating

• The HR Officer will report directly to the General Manager and work hand in hand with the line managers.

Qualifications required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent

Skills required:

• Knowledge of Kenya labour laws and HR trends
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact & discretion when dealing with people and records
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Integrity and dependability
• Ability to take initiative and be pro-active.
• Ability to draft a HR Operations Manual & Handbook

Experience required:

• 2-3 years’ work experience in a FMCG company
• Experience in an organization offering financial services will be an added advantage

Competencies Expected

• Developmental leadership
• A self-starter who takes initiative
• Highly organized
• A team player
• Ability to work under little supervision
• High level of computer literacy particularly MS Office

Salary: Kshs 100,000 gross
 

Applications: 
 

Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to: 

recruit@summitrecruitment-kenya.com 
Summit Recruitment & Training. 

Blixen Court, Offices 1, 2 & 3, Karen Road,

Karen, Nairobi.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.