Associate HR Consultant job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Associate HR Consultant

Reports To: The HR Manager and the Director
 

Role Objective

To ensure smooth operations of the company are maintained throughout and assist with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties at the respective client’s.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to conduct a Human Capital Audit.
• Able to develop a man power plan or have a good understanding of it
• Must have great understanding of the Labour laws and DIT related laws
• Able to develop tailored and accurate job descriptions
• It will be his or her duty to implement the Job Descriptions
• Must have experience or excellent understanding of Performance Appraisal
• Able to provide sound and professional advice and assistance when conducting staff performance evaluations
• Must be able to conduct Training Needs Analysis, and inform the Head office on the findings and assist in organizing the staff training sessions, workshops and activities
• Provide basic counseling to staff who have performance related obstacles
• Developing the Leave administration and monitor daily attendance.
• Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining personnel activities and performance
• Have excellent understanding on Personnel filing
• Continuously examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel activities
• Must have great understanding regarding the Human Resources Manual and how to maintain it.
• Able to explain the company’s personnel policies, benefit and procedures to employees or job applicants.
• Process and view employment applicants to evaluate qualifications or eligibility of applicants
• Process, verify, record and attend to personnel related grievance, performance evaluations, and employee leaves of absence.
• Identify staff vacancies and plan for the recruitment and execute once approval is given
• Arrange and attend departmental meetings in liaison with the Head of departments
• Provide advice and recommendations on disciplinary actions
• Prepare, develop and implement procedures and policies on staff recruitment.
• Provide feedback to the management on how to enhance a better and cordial working environment
• Maintain employee files and the HR filing system
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives
• Advice on the work activities of staff relating to employment compensation and labour laws.
• Serve as a link between management and employees by advising on queries and making a report of them, interpreting and administering Human Resources related contracts and helping resolve work-related problems
• Identify training needs and/or skills gap in employees and advice the Head office of Dafina Consultants Ltd on the need for a training need analysis as well as the client.
• Must prepare the following reports;

1. Daily Activity reports
2. Monthly progress report
3. Weekly progress report
4. Quarterly development report

Working knowledge of the following HR disciplines is required:

• Recruitment and Selection
• Ability to work well with others both as a member of a group and as a leader who gets things done through others
• Proven ability to plan and manage complex administrative activities and processes
• Knowledge of organization, operating procedures, and policies of the human resource department
• Knowledge of techniques of interviewing, selecting and recruiting applicants.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and processes
• Able to motivate individuals in achieving goals and objectives
• Performance management
• Conflict management
• Building high performance teams
• Employee relations
• Labour Laws

Skills Set Needed

• Excellent communication skills and ‘people’ skills
• Good negotiation skills
• A confident and positive attitude
• Ability to prepare reports, and proposal policies and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
• Good organizational and administrative skills
• The ability to work well in team.

The Associate Consultant is to work closely with all HR Consultants/HROs attached to the various clientsin the formulation and implementation of all HR programs, techniques and processes.

Desirable

• Minimum Diploma in HR
• Minimum 2yrs experience in a relevant position
• Between 28-35yrs.

Disclaimer: Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements stated above need not apply.

ONLY those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed and updated CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to: philip@dafinaconsultants.com

On the Subject line clearly indicate which Post you are applying for, the position remain vacant until suitable candidate is found.