Human Resource Assistant Job Vacancy in Kenya

Position Title: Human Resource Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties
2. Provide clerical and administrative support to Human Resources executives
3. Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies)
4. Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations etc)
5. Coordinate HR projects planning (meetings, training, surveys etc) and take minutes
6. Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations
7. Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc)
8. Properly handle complaints and grievance procedures
9. Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews
10. Conduct initial orientation to newly hired employees
11. Assist our recruiters to source candidates and update our database
12. Ensure that accurate job descriptions are in place
13. Provide advice and assistance when conducting staff performance evaluations
14. Identify training and development opportunities for staff
15. Investigate and understand the causes for staff absences.
16. Coordinate staff recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a timely organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff.
17. Schedule and organize interviews
18. Participate in applicant interviews
19. Conduct reference checks on possible candidates
20. Provide assistance to staff and management on pay and benefits systems
21. Review and draft policies, ensuring they are up to date and fit for purpose.
22. Build strong working relationships at all levels to influence and engage staff

Requirements & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field or Diploma in Human Resources
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role in the HR Department
• Knowledge of labor law
• Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office; Excel, Power point, and other reporting software
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Strong communications skills

Interested candidates to kindly send your CV to careers@hrmconnection.com by 24th August 2023. Due to the urgency of the vacancy, it will be on a rolling basis.