Human Resource Officer at Law Society of Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor all HR activities and practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and institution policies;
• Develop and implement HR strategies, systems, programs and procedures for the institution;
• Collaborate with managers to identify staffing needs and create job descriptions and subsequently, oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management and off boarding;
• Implementation of comprehensive induction and orientation programmes for all new employees;
• Assess training needs within the institution and assist in designing appropriate training programs and initiatives, to enhance employee skills and performance;
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating and capturing data while ensuring the timely preparation of payroll. This shall include ensuring that the organization is compliant with all payroll laws;
• Act as the primary point of contact for employees by addressing inquiries, demands, grievances and ensuring that all pertinent issues are addressed in a fair, confidential and transparent manner and facilitate conflict resolution, when necessary;
• Oversee and manage performance management systems, to drive employee engagement, productivity and continuous improvement;
• Communicate staff work-related incidents and notifications to employees;
• Develop and implement systems for managing staff records, including personal data, ensuring that these are kept up to date: maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, data security and adhering to relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Foster a positive work culture and employee engagement, through effective communication, recognition programs, and employee relations initiatives;
• Oversee all administrative aspects of the office operations and offer support; and
• Any other HR and Administration role as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Secretary/CEO.

Qualifications & Skills

• A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource or other related field from a recognized university;
• Professional Membership of IHRM and in good standing;
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at equivalent position;
• CHRP Qualification (Preferably CHRP-K);
• High degree of professional ethics and personal integrity; and
• Excellent analytical writing, oral presentation, organizational and computer skills.