Kiu Construction Human Resource and Administration Officer Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Human Resource and Administration Officer

Summary: Our client, Kiu Construction currently specializes in building roads and bridges in Kenya. The company is in its growth phase and currently making inroads to other sectors. 

They are currently looking to hire dynamic, passionate and qualified professionals to join their team and work together to achieve the organizational goals. 

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Human Resources & Administration Officer will:

• Pro-actively plan, advise, prepare and drive implementation of human resources and administration policies and procedures ensuring compliance consistent with best practice.
• Assisting recruitment and selection of head office staff; the position holder will also liaise with Site Managers in the recruitment and day to day management of field based casuals.
• Regulating payments to casuals on site and reporting on the same in conjunction with site managers.
• Advice and co-ordinate the development of staff related budgets and oversee the administration of internal operating expenditure consistent with approved budgets.
• Analyse the skills and qualities required for each particular job and develop job descriptions and duty statements
• Arrange and oversee staff training; this entails making creating a database for external trainers as well as coordinating internal & external trainings.
• Keep up-to-date with legal developments, advise the management ensuring compliance and mitigation of risk factors.
• In liaison with Managing Director, assist in managing any employee issues that may arise as per company policies, legal and best practice
• Ensuring managers and staffs are aware of company administrative policies and procedures and able to operate them effectively and provide support to staff on HR issues as and when required.
• Maintain custody of, and update employee records ensuring statutory compliance as required.
• Follow-up and initiate the periodic performance evaluations at supervisory staff levels.
• Take charge of the administration department and ensure there is effective coordination
• Maintain a good corporate image at the reception area, excellent customer service and ensure visitors are attended to promptly

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in business or any other relevant field
• HND or Diploma in Human Resources Management
• Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience (preference will be given to those that have previously worked for Building & Civil Engineering firms)
• Be well versed with local labour laws
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate orally in an effective manner

How to Apply: 
 

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Saturday 29th November 2014

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

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