Human Resource Assistant Job in Kenya for a HR Consultancy Firm

A well established HR Consultancy is looking for a Human Resource Assistant. This role is responsible for the Recruitment, Outsource and Control function in the Business Unit. 

It carries responsibility for the processing, controls, accounting and quality of the financial information output for the Human Resource business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake duties supporting the recruitment and selection function including placing adverts; processing invoices; pre-employment checks; chasing references; arranging short-listing and interview packs; contacting candidates and managers; and any other associated duties.
• Drafting of employment contracts for outsourced contractors.
• Managing specific ad hoc projects initiated by the Senior HR consultant
• Ensuring all suppliers are paid.
• Ensuring all statutory deductions, e.g. PAYE, NSSF, VAT Income Tax are made.
• Ensuring timely returns to the regulators on monthly, quarterly, half yearly and yearly basis.
• Handling administration that comes with outsourced contractors
• Management of outsourced services e.g. medical and pension
• Operations in total – includes all aspects of the operations of the  company which include among others various day to day processes, daily pricing, daily reconciliations, communications etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce with a diploma in Human Resource Management
• At least 1 years work experience

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of an integrated accounting system and Microsoft packages.
• Excellent communications and public relations abilities.
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal and organization skills. Ability to consistently produce high quality work with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Financial management knowledge – at least fundamental level i.e. Very good with numbers and figures.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with proven ability to lead a team, influence others to accomplish collective goals
• Ability to work and deliver with set deadlines
• Well-developed Information Communication and Technology (ICT) skills with hands on experience with computerized accountings applications and Microsoft office software(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook)
• Highly analytical and organized, with high degree of initiative
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, team building, oral and written communication skills are a requirement for this position

Candidates earning more than Kes 30,000 need not apply.

Application Procedure:
 

Applicants should email their cover letter and CV with names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities. Indicate on your CV your current and expected salary.

All communication relating to application for these positions should be addressed to: 
therecexpert@gmail.com

On the subject matter of the email, ensure you indicate the position you are applying for.

Applications should be received by 19th December 2014.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.