Human Resources Specialist Full Time

Job Description

Perform a variety of HR-related duties at both the administrative and professional levels. Responsibilities encompass several key functional areas, including but not limited to:

• Negotiation and Administration: Lead or assist in the negotiation and administration of employee benefits and labor agreements.
• Contract Interpretation and Administration: Provide guidance on the interpretation of labor contracts and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• HRIS Management: Input and manage data within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Employee Relations: Foster positive relationships between management and employees, addressing issues and concerns as they arise.
• Recruitment and Staffing: Manage recruitment processes, from posting positions to conducting interviews and onboarding new hires.
• Training and Development: Coordinate and facilitate employee training programs to enhance skills and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Payroll Management: Oversee payroll processing and ensure timely and accurate payment of employee wages.
• Labor Relations: Manage labor relations activities, working closely with union representatives to ensure full adherence to collective bargaining agreements and resolve any disputes that may arise.
• Policies and Regulations: Ensure company policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms are in strict compliance with all relevant labor laws, industry standards, and internal protocols.
• Employee Records Management: Oversee the maintenance of comprehensive employee files, ensuring that all documentation is accurately filed, up-to-date, and in compliance with company and legal standards.
• HR Program Development and Implementation: Lead the development and execution of comprehensive HR programs and policies, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, goal setting, performance management, total rewards, colleague engagement, leadership assessments, and succession planning. Ensure alignment with organizational objectives and foster a high-performance culture.

Job Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in a HR related field, with a preference for Human Resource Management or industrial psychology
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years’ experience within a Human Resources department, with progressively increasing responsibility across various HR functions such as Benefits, Compensation, Employee Relations, Public Relations, Employment, and/or Recruitment.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manipulate and analyze data for reporting purposes. Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and proprietary HR software systems.
• Compliance Knowledge: Solid understanding of benefits administration, employment law, and government compliance regulations, with a preference for experience in these areas.
• Analytical and Decision-Making Skills: Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize various types of data to make well-informed recommendations to management, ensuring alignment with industry standards, organizational policies, and applicable legal regulations.
• Talent Acquisition Experience: A minimum of 4 years’ experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, demonstrating a proven track record in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent across various roles and departments.
• Must be based in Nairobi, Kenya
• Must be fluent in English