Human Resource Officer

Role Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Human Resource officer to join our Kenya Office. S/he is the lead person organizational development in the aspect of human resources. S/he develops and continuously improves the Human resource strategy, systems, processes, and procedures of QCK in a manner that attracts and retain high caliber people driven by the values of Qatar Charity Kenya. S/he spearheads developing and inculcating an organizational culture that respects all, nurtures talent enabling the organization to deliver its humanitarian and development mission effectively and efficiently. S/he is the focal point for staff welfare, security, and safety. This role plays a vital part in supporting our humanitarian and development initiatives in Kenya.

Description
Under the direct supervision of the line Manager, the HR officer performs the following:

Lead the development, implementation and regular review of the country's HR strategy, work plans, and systems:
Develop and implement national HR policies and procedures and advise management on strategies to become an “Employer of Choice” standard
Maintain a strategic overview of HR trends, policies, and practices; and lead on building an effective Human Resource service at a national level
Lead the implementation of the HR strategy and ensure continued matching resource capability with existing and future development and growth objectives
Ensure that QC policies and procedures fully align with the National Labor Act and related directives and ammendments
Take lead in recruitment process starting from designing Job to Consult the department heads about their recruitment needs and make a strategy to ensure the gaps are covered.
Coordinate, the attraction and retention of the right quality of employees required with the right skills and competencies in the organization
Manage, track, and maintain a proper filing system related to recruitment contracts of personnel including renewal of contracts and health benefits
Conduct a job evaluation survey to identify the necessary staffing needs with the aim of ensuring that IRK remuneration system is market relevant
Coordinate all Recruitments for Kenya Program
Manage all payroll Systems and payments of salaries to staff
Draft job descriptions for all anticipated new positions and review current Job Description to make them in line with role requirements.
Ensure employee engagement, development and enhance performance:
Develop and maintain a learning conducive environment and ensure that learning needs are identified and matched with appropriate, relevant and cost-effective solutions
Manage Learning & Development, including career development and succession planning to achieve divisional goals
Ensure that the performance management processes are appropriately implemented, which would include performance evaluat1on, performance planning, and succession processes.
Devise an effective employee engagement and reward programme, and a management development programme in line with QCK values and goals; to attract, retain and motivate high performing employees.
Submit biannual reports on performance appraisal to the line manager highlighting key issues arising.
Lead and conduct Salary survey as and when needed in consultation with Country Management Team.
Act as a focal point for all Staff grievances related to HR ensuring that they are handled as per organizational policies.
Coordinate and facilitate the induction of new staff, and that QCK onboarding is effective and efficient, enabling new starters to settle well.
Lead staff welfare, safety, and security.
Lead and administer employee health and welfare, including enrolments, changes, terminations & Act as a liaison between employees and insurance providers.
Coordinate all staff benefits payable and implement benefit plans