Senior HR Officer- Rewards & Business Processes

Requisition ID: req50883

Job Title: Senior HR Officer- Rewards & Business Processes

Sector: Human Resources

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

To support the organization’s efforts to improve retention, engagement and reward for its talent that supports delivery of its strategic mandates through development and management of strategic reward schemes, contract management, record management, reporting and management of effective HRMIS.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading implementation of staff contracts that include implementation of offers, confirmation letters, amendments, extensions/renewals, transfers, notices etc.
• Preparation of the Payroll and administration of staff benefits that include gratuity, leave, medical insurance, group personal accident insurance and other allowances.
• Lead periodic pay and benefits review and support the HR Manager in the design, development and establishment of appropriate employee recognition schemes.
• Support in regular salary and benefits surveys by updating Birches/ PWC annual questionaries.
• Ensure an up to date accurate record management system is in place and that staff payroll files (both electronic and physical) are updated in compliance with IRC’s audit check-list.
• Ensure IRCK reporting includes monthly and quarterly reports on Diversity, Global Matrix, HR Strategy/ Annual Business Plan implementation etc.
• Take lead in performance of the Nairobi based HR Officer/Assistant by ensuring they have significant objectives, provide of both administrative and technical support, on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, sharing standard methodologies/business processes and ensuring they are regularly updated with new initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Handle IRCK relationship with the IRCK Legal Advisor and stay abreast and disseminate impacts of new Labour laws to the Country Programme in relation to taxation, minimum wage and other staff benefits.
• Responsible for the management of Workday employee record system that includes capacity building employees and its entire management and reporting.
• Support development of IRCK’s HR strategy, annual business plans, policies and procedures.
• Implement audit recommendations in areas of responsibility and support the overall HR Risk Management efforts. Cover for the supervisor whenever required.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum Educational level required: BSc in Business Administration or Human Resources Management.
• Diploma in Human Resources.
• Experience: 4 years of experience in Benefits and Compensation and contract management.
• Certified Human Resource Professional and Member of Institute of Human Resource Management.
• Qualification/hands-on experience in development and administration of reward systems.

Behavioral Proficiencies Required:

• Emotional maturity and upholds confidentiality.
• Have interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Have a sense of organization and being proactive.
• Proficiency in digital literacy.

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment: Office-based with travel to the field.

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must conform to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.