Employee Relations Officer Job in Kenya

Job Title: Employee Relations Officer
Job Purpose: Providing assistance to the Human Resources division in interpreting and applying employee policies, procedures and regulations to ensure maximum benefits for employees.
 

Job Description
 

Attends legal hearings (e.g. Worker’s Compensation, unemployment, etc.) for the purpose of providing testimony and monitoring proceedings.
 

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. payroll and human resources departments; insurance providers etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with company policies and mandated legal requirements.
 

Coordinates employee leave benefits and Worker’s Compensation programs for the purpose of providing maximum coverage to employees within contract and legal specifications under company guidelines.
 

Delivers trainings to personnel (e.g. compliance information/instruction materials, procedures, methods, etc.) for the purpose of addressing compliance issues and injury causative activities.
 

Develops a wide variety of written materials (e.g. forms, procedures, reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
 

Implements and interprets management policies and operating practices for the purpose of achieving department objectives and ensuring compliance with administrative requirements.
 

Maintains a wide variety of records (e.g. provider contracts, claim files, employee records, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or documentation.
 

Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
 

Performs case management as it pertains to employment issues regarding compliance for the purpose of ensuring maximum benefits for employees in accordance with company objectives and guidelines and in alignment with company financial resources.
 

Prepares written materials (e.g. claims, correspondence, compliance reports, employment  documents, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation and/or conveying information.
 

Provides consultation and advises management for the purpose of ensuring compliance with legal and administrative requirements.
 

Researches discrepancies between employee, payroll, benefit provider(s) and stakeholders, for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of records and maximizing eligible payments.
 

Responds to inquiries from employees and/or external parties (e.g. status of claims, leave eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, facilitating communication among parties, and/or providing information or direction.
 

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree plus a post graduate qualification in Human Resources Management/ Degree in Human Resources Management
• The successful candidate will ideally possess a generalist HR background with sound knowledge and exposure in labour legislation and procedures
• Knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws
• Manpower planning and development
• Sound knowledge of performance management
• Self-driven and result oriented individual
• A team player with excellent communication, problem solving, analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• At least 5 years working experience in a comparable role in a commercial environment

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com  before end of day 05 August 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted