Zizi Afrique Foundation is hiring an experienced HR Officer (HRO) based in Nairobi. We're an organization focused on driving impact in Kenya's education sector through research, advocacy, and innovation. As a mid-sized organization with 30 staff members, we offer a friendly environment centered around Ubuntu, Respect, and Curiosity.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the HRO will support HR processes and organizational development. The ideal candidates for this position should have 8-10 years of HR experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment, and where the staff are closely-knit in human contact.
Duties and responsibilities:
HR Policy Review and Implementation
Keeps apace with developments in the regulatory environment and advice the Executive Director on necessary policy reviews
Leads occasional review of the HR policies and procedures
Is a custodian of the Organization HR Policies and procedures, including enforcement of the staff code of conduct and the diversity, equity and inclusion policies
Oversees, trains, and supports the management team in applying the HR policies, including disciplinary procedures
Drafts board papers regarding HR aspects
Support in personnel planning and budgeting
Recruitment, Employee Support and Performance Management
Develop and review Job Descriptions for existing and new positions
Leads staff recruitment and hiring processes, including advertisement, interviewing, reference checking and contracting
Manages the staff separation and exit processes
Onboards new staff through a comprehensive induction program with all departments
Supports the Executive Director in managing staff welfare, and grievance handling
Manages the staff compensation and benefits packages as per internal policies and local law requirements
Liaises with insurance providers to efficiently take care of staff health and safety
Manages the daily worksheets platform, and prepares simple briefs to the Executive Director
Coordinates the staff performance cycle, including target setting, quarterly and annual staff appraisals
Updates and prepares the monthly staff payroll and liaises with the finance department in respect to any changes that affect the annual budget
Record Management
Manages confidential HR staff records
Collects HR data and information as required and prepares basic reports
Manages leave records for the organization, including the HR software
Attends Management team meetings to present briefs on HR
Staff Training and Development
Coordinates the identification and documentation of staff training needs
Manages the staff training budget and schedules
Coordinates all other aspects to yield staff motivation and satisfaction.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or equivalent
8-10 years’ experience in a similar HR role
Registered (and up to date) member of the Institute of HR
Skills and Attitudes
Excellent knowledge of various HR functions such as pay & benefits, recruitment, on boarding, evaluation, training & development
Good understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures
Proficient in MS Office
Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong integrity and ethical standards
What we Offer
A humane and homely work environment, with a very active staff welfare
A challenging and dynamic work environment, quite fast-paced
Intellectual environment where ideas are shared and challenged
Competitive salary (KES 250,000-280,000) with benefits including a super health insurance, pension scheme and lunch
Space to innovate, and the expectation of independent working.
