People and Culture Officer at Crystal Recruit

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization's strategic objectives, ensuring that the organization is adequately resourced and has an inclusive culture that embodies its values.
• Develop and implement strategies to build and sustain a positive working environment.
• Lead efforts to cultivate a healthy workplace culture that promotes well-being and aligns with our client's mission.
• Ensure continuous improvement of HR systems and policies that are reflective of the organization's values and culture in line with best practices.
• Design and implement recruitment strategies that align with the organization's needs, values and culture.
• Collaborate with the Finance Teams to align workforce planning with the organization's budget and resources availability.
• Assess the current workforce capabilities and identify gaps that need to be addressed through hiring, training, or redeployment.
• Develop job descriptions, design job postings and oversee the screening and selection of candidates.
• Design and implement an onboarding process that integrates new employees into the organization culture.
• Provide new employees with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed in their roles.
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop a remuneration framework that promotes employee attraction, motivation, and retention within budget constraints.
• Identify skills gaps and design training programs to enhance employee capabilities while promoting continuous learning.
• Ensure transparency and consistency in communication from the leadership to all levels of the organization.
• Establish channels for employees to provide feedback and suggestions.
• Implement an effective and timely appraisal process, including mid- and end-of-year reviews and ongoing monthly meetings.
• Contract Management: Ensure contracts are legally compliant and up to date.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, social sciences, or related field.
• Member of IHRM-K.
• A higher diploma in Human Resource Management is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years in a generalist HR or PCO management role, including mandatory experience working with an NGO in marginalized communities.
• Knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws and HR best practices.
• Experience leading/managing teams of 40 or more and a champion of building positive organization culture.
• Proficiency in HR Information System Software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows environment (Excel, Word).
• Ability to deliver high-quality work consistently.
• Ability to interact with high-level leadership and position the HR function as a strategic component of the organization.
• Ability to pick up a variety of tasks/projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Evidence of maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.