People and Culture Officer Job in Kenya

Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks

Responsibilities

Manage recruitment and selection for officer level downwards, including placing job advertisements, shortlisting and conducting interviews.

Overseeing and managing the Employee Assistance Program.

Support in ensuring compliance and adherence to Organisation Health and Safety Regulations.

Support the People and Culture Manager in developing annual budgets for the People and Culture function in conjunction with institutional managers, and ensuring adherence to set budget targets throughout the year.

Payroll management; compile and review payroll inputs on a monthly basis

Conduct member education to staffs on Employee rights, Benefits and Shofco Employee handbook.

Administer the People and Culture policies and procedures that relate to SHOFCO’s personnel.


Liaise with the line managers to manage and coordinate grievance management and disciplinary proceedings and recommend appropriate action to resolve disputes and ensure proper documentation is done.

Overseeing the administration department and ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained within the organisation.

Work hand in hand with line managers on performance management to ensure that high performance is achieved.

Facilitate on boarding process of all new staff in coordination with the line managers

Act as the link between the Organisation and the Insurance service providers and coordinate the benefits program. Reconcile and resolve benefits related problems.

Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting People and Culture functions and ensure policies, procedures and reporting are compliant.

Assist in regularly reviewing and updating the People and Culture policies and procedures.

Support during the employee probationary period by issuing probationary guidance, making sure probationary documentations are provided.

Employees exit management, ensuring proper exit processes are adhered to and proper documentation is done.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree  in Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, Management and Leadership or any other related field

Professional Qualifications

Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) is desirable

Registration with Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) is a must

Other required qualifications (unique/job specific

Atleast 3 years’ experience working with the Human Resource department

Must be familiar with the Kenya Labour Laws

Experience with an ERP will be an added advantage.

Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite

Functional Skills

Making decisions

Checking things

Following procedures

Articulating information

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

Understanding people

Directing people

Upholding standards

Team working

How To Apply

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization, all interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org with a clear subject line “People and Culture Officer”. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   Applications should reach us no later than 24th June 2024.