Human Resource Assistant

Job Title: Human Resource Assistant

Location

Machakos County, Kenya – The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in this area and possess excellent knowledge of the region.

Position Overview

As a Human Resource Assistant based in Machakos, you will be responsible for supervising all HR and administrative tasks at our client site. Your duties will encompass recruitment, contracting, onboarding, performance management, attendance tracking, disciplinary matters, and offboarding for personnel. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in fostering and maintaining robust workplace relationships while driving client retention and growth through exceptional service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Leave Management: Efficiently manage leave requests for direct staff members.
• Employee Onboarding: Facilitate a seamless onboarding process for new hires, ensuring timely issuance of contracts.
• Employee Relations: Act as a key point of contact for addressing employee concerns or grievances, fostering a positive work environment.
• Performance Management: Support the performance evaluation process for direct staff members.
• HR Data Management: Maintain accurate HR records and data, including employee files, attendance records, and training documentation.
• Payroll Processing: Ensure accurate processing of payroll for all employees, including verification of timesheets, salary adjustments, and deductions.
• Compliance and Legal Requirements: Stay abreast of changes in labor laws and ensure compliance with employment regulations and internal policies.
• Client Retention and Growth: Drive retention and growth of the existing customer base through exceptional service delivery and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Collaboration: Engage with other departments and offices within the Career Directions LTD network to maximize synergies and deliver mutual benefits.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience as an HR practitioner or in an operations role within a dynamic business environment.
• Minimum diploma in Human Resource Management or a business-related field from a reputable institution.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and HRMIS systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges efficiently.

Preferred

• Basic understanding of Kenya's Employment Laws.
• Comfortable working in Machakos County with excellent knowledge of the area.
• Proven ability to take ownership, deliver results, foster team success, and drive change.
• Demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects and accounts successfully.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong people management and attention to detail capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals.