We are looking to employ an HR officer with excellent communication skills in Swahili and English, both written and verbal.  The HR officer is expected to be knowledgeable with employment legislation and possess strategic and commercial insight to the labour process.  He or she must be able to negotiate with diplomacy and execute a high level of confidentiality.

To ensure success, the HR officer should display excellent organizational skills, good time-management skills, and the ability to multi-task.  A top HR officer should possess remarkable conflict management and decision-making skills to ensure employee compliance.

HR Officer Responsibilities:

• Preparing job descriptions, advertising vacant positions, and managing the employment process.
  
• Keeping personnel records and files up to date in an orderly fashion
  
• Orientating new employees and training existing employees.
  
• Monitoring employee performance.
  
• Ensuring that all employees are organized and satisfied in their work environment.
  
• Overseeing the health and safety of all employees.
  
• Providing counseling on policies and procedures.
  
• Ensuring meticulous implementation of payroll and benefits administration.
  
• Communicating with staff about issues affecting their performance.
  
• Ensuring accurate and proper record-keeping of employee information in electronic and digital format.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources.
  
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in human resources.
  
• Additional training/certification in Payroll Management – may be advantageous.
  
• Labour Relations certification – may be advantageous.
  
• Must be able to operate at a high level of confidentiality
  
• Able to engage in meaningful negotiation and resolution.
  
• Knowledge of employment legislation.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.