Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Human Resource Officer job in kenya

Contract Type Full Time
Salary not specified
Location Nairobi
Required Experience 7-10years
Expiry Date open
Description
Job Title: Human Resource Officer 
Job Code: Hro/Rsi/130705
Number Of Positions Open: 1
Reports To:
Location: Rusinga Island, Kenya
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:
Our client offers a place of infinite beauty to calm the mind and rejuvenate the body; they provide a welcome break before, during or after a rigorous and exciting East African safari. Exuding an atmosphere of serene tranquility, their manicured lawns stretch to Lake Victoria’s edge. Their renowned hospitality; delicious home-grown, home-cooked food; and indulgent accommodation combine to offer an ideal base from which to explore other areas of East Africa.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Ensures the lodge is positioned as the “preferred employer” in the area by maintaining strong community relations with referral agencies to maintain strong applicant flow.
• Ensures the training of the management staff in effective recruiting and interviewing techniques using methods such as verbal presentations and written directions to ensure the hiring and retention of qualified and efficient employees.
• Communicates, educates and administers the employee benefit program in a timely, accurate manner.
• Intermediation with the insurance and retirement plan administrators, and coordinates and controls all benefit notifications, enrollment, administration and audits.
• Ensures employees are developed for utilization to full potential by controlling the implementation, administration, and monitoring of all training programs.
• Compliance with all state laws as well as regulations and court rulings that pertain to Human Resources by reviewing current management practices, implementing new procedures and communicating verbally and in writing any new requirements
• Provides assistance guidance and counseling to the Lodge Manager, departmental heads and line employees in order to maximize the quality and professionalism of the lodge staff by listening and interpreting concerns and objectives and seeking solutions.
• Administers wages and benefits to for accurate and equitable application, analyzing and applying information retrieved from moderately complex reports, manuals, and/or computer systems.
• Handles employees. He ensures proper training of employees and that they report to work punctually. He therefore conducts employee performance interviews.
• He instructs training classes, analyzes, and reviews current and proposed methods, consults with and make recommendations to the lodge management for improvement.
• He conducts the Employee Performance Appraisal Programs and performs timely reviews.
• He reads and analyzes evaluations goals, making appropriate appraisal comments with measurable and achievable goals.
• Directs and administers employee relations programs and activities such as employee recognition and service award ceremonies, social functions and general lodge meetings to maintain a positive employee relations climate.
• He develops, implements, and administers policies and programs related to the management of all lodge personnel to ensure the maintenance of a positive and productive employment environment. He monitors it for fair and consistent application.
• He reviews and appraises all personnel changes and paperwork for merit and accuracy.
• He approves all required Human Resource forms such as Personnel Authorizations and Employment Requisitions.
• He coordinate and/or present training programs such as supervisor development, new team member orientation, train-the-trainer sessions and related training to meet specific departmental needs.
• He participates in market competitive wage and benefit surveys.
• He conducts exit interviews, tracks trends and complete turnover report in an accurate and timely manner. He registers, analyzes, deregisters staff, and makes recommendations on all union issues.
• He processes forms and responds to written and oral inquiries regarding verification of employment, wages, unemployment compensation and worker’s compensation claims, in a manner that is consistent, and less liable;

Skills and Certification:
• Degree in Human Resource Management/Business Administration
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Additional Training in Labor laws/ International Labor Trends
• Patient
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Listening Skills, and Analytical Skills Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years working experience

How To Apply: Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address to jobs@armadahumancapital.com