Closing Date: 24th March, 2023

Job Summary

Our client, a leader in waste management services, seeking to hire a competent and qualified HR and Administration Officer with outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. The preferred candidate is expected to be a strategic thinker with fantastic organizational and time management skills.

• Minimum Qualification: Diploma
• Experience Level: Mid level
• Experience Length: 3 years

Job Description/Requirements

Responsibilities

• Administrative support: Perform, coordinate, and oversee a wide range of administrative tasks centered on helping manage the Managing Director’s workload, improving efficiency and executing business plans. 
• Recruitment and selection: Develop and manage job adverts, assist in shortlisting candidates, schedule, and participate in interviews and manage the hiring process. 
• Employee onboarding: Assist new employees with contracting, coordinate the orientation program and ensure smooth integration into the company. 
• Employee relations: Address inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures, handle staff concerns, coordinate staff engagement programs and record staff feedback for continuous improvement. 
• Leave management: Track staff attendance, process leave applications, maintain leave records, and update staff on leave balances. 
• Performance management: Assist staff with performance evaluation processes, provide feedback and maintain performance records. 
• Training and development: Coordinate and schedule staff learning and development programs and maintain training records. 
• Policy development and implementation: Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices. 
• Payroll and benefits administration: Assist with payroll processing, maintaining related employee records, and managing employee benefits programs. 
• Records management: Maintain accurate and complete HR and employee records, open and update various business files while ensuring safety and confidentiality of such records. 
• Establish and maintain a record of all required facility licenses and insurance policies and coordinate timely renewal process. 
• Perform general administrative tasks such as managing office supplies, coordinating travel arrangements, and organizing company events. 
•  Prepare and timely submit dynamic reports to the Supervisor. 
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director from time to time. 

Qualifications

• Diploma in Human Resource Management or Business Administration from a recognized institution. 
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and Internet.

Competencies

• Knowledge of best and current HR practices, approaches, policies, and procedures. 
• Knowledge of the Kenyan Labor Laws. 
• Highly ethical, has integrity and observes confidentiality. 
• Exceptional communication skills – listening, oral and written. 
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills. 
• Strong leadership skills. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Highly organized with good time management skills. 
• Adaptable and flexible with ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills. 
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills. 
• Business awareness and a good knowledge of current industry trends. 

Salary Scale

Monthly salary of Ksh.35,000 + Incentives.

How to Apply

Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants to send their updated CV with a cover letter to jobs@rkandcompany.co.ke