Human Resource Generalist
Action Against Hunger, Kenya
Job Description
Summary of position
As part of the Action against Hunger- Eastern Africa Horn and Regional Office, the HR Generalist positions is responsible for full HR function by developing, proposing, advising on and implementing human resources programs related to the effective running of HR in the country offices.
The HR Generalist is responsible for the proper management of HR processes, resources, policies and procedures including development and implementation, full employee circle administration. (Recruitment to on boarding),exit management, Performance Management, Payroll Management, People management, systems, policies and procedures development and implementation, staff compensation and benefits administration, department leadership, occupational health and Safety, HR data and Reporting, and employee benefits.
Reporting to the Regional Human Resource Director, s/he will be responsible for all HR processes and follow up of staff providing professional comprehensive HR advice and solving problems related to performance or general complaints.
Purpose:
- Support in Recruitment, Performance Management, Staff compensation and Benefits administration, policies/guidelines development and also manage personnel administration, conflict resolutions, staff on-boarding and Exits.
- Identify issues impacting the consistent delivery of HR services within the Horn and Eastern Africa Regional office, across a variety of factors and recommends remedial solutions. Recommends initiatives that contribute to a positive employee value proposition.
- Establish and implement statutory compliance with respective government regulatory bodies to monitor and evaluate any risks posed to the organization and recommend to the management the plan of action.
Engagement:
- Identifies issues impacting the consistent delivery of HR services within the Horn and Eastern Africa Regional office, across a variety of factors and recommends remedial solutionsand initiatives that can contribute to a positive employee value proposition.
- Collaborate with External stakeholders on HR related service delivery to achieve the anticipated expectations.
Delivery:
- Ensures the consistent delivery of quality HR services for the Horn and Eastern Africa Regional office in line with Action Against Hunger-Horn And Eastern Africa Regional office values. Reconciles inconsistencies in HR information and addresses conflicting priorities.
- Provide analysis of different HR service trends in a timely manner to support workforce planning cycle.
Essential job functions
Implementation of Human Resource Programs
- Develop and implement Human Resources policies, procedures, systems and initiatives that foster the organizational culture and way of working, optimize staff productivity and organizational effectiveness in line with organization’s strategy frameworks, best practice and national statutory requirements.
- Evaluating effectiveness through compiling and analyzing data by typically preparing and distributing various reports on HR metrics (KPIs) to support decision making.
- All HR functions including recruitment training facilitation, employee relations, Onboarding and Exit Management, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Learning and Development, Conflicts management and Payroll administration.
- Maintaining a pay plan by budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
- Leads on Action Against Hunger Recruitment for Horn and Eastern Africa Regional office and employment processing, working closely with hiring Managers.
- Preparing and following up on the on-boarding program of each new employee and work with line Horn and Eastern Africa Regional offices, employees and Head of office to manage, follow-up and managing exits including ensuring that all relevant HR forms and administrative documents are completed and filed.
- Manages the HRIS for Regional office staff ensuring all staff files are up to date and ensuring full internal and external compliance of the Regional Office at all times,
- Manages health and welfare benefits for regional staff balancing the need for competitive employer practices and financial cost-consciousness.
- In charge of obtaining and tracking all work authorizations (work permits/Pass), visas and passports for Regional office staff and all visiting staff from US Member office, country offices and network including document numbers, expiration dates, paperwork required and processing timelines. Ensures the Regional office copies of all visa documentation and related correspondence are filed corre