Regional Human Resources Manager

Relief International Regional Human Resources Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya
February 9, 2015 Job Description

Job Title: Regional Human Resources OfficerReports to:

Regional Human Resources Manager

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

About RI: Established in 1990, Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian, nonprofit organization committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations.
By partnering with communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development, providing them the tools and support they need to gain self-reliance.

Relief International Africa office seeks a competent and passionate HR Officer to support its operations in the region.
Working with the RHRM , the HR Officer will provide quality HR compliance and administrative support to the teams in Nairobi and field offices.
The HRO will be acting in the absence of the RHRM.

The RHRO will support the RHRM in performing the following tasks:Recruitment
Ensure that field HR Officers/Managers follow RI recruitment process and steps in to support local recruitment efforts when needed
Work with Field HR Officers to ensure orientation of newly hired local staff.
Assist in launching and implementing RI’s on-boarding program at field level targeting newly hired local staff and international staff alike.
Support international staff deployment efforts (accommodation, travel, etc.)
Compensation and Benefits
Spot check and audit field offices practices to ensure that proper payroll process is followed. Check timesheets to ensure supporting documents and proper grant codes are there.
Assist field office by ensuring that each field office is using the proper forms. Provide access to resources if needed.
Support Payroll processing at the regional office.
Assist in salary surveys and creation of field salary scales.
Training
Work with Field HR Officers to make sure all staff are registered and have access to RI’s Learning Management System.
Support RHR Officers and Field management in identifying courses on the LMS or externally.
Follow up with Field Offices to make sure that training needs are identified during the Performance Review Process then work with the Global Training Director to support the field offices in ensuring that staff have access to training.
HR Generalist Support
Support Field HR Officers in making sure that all staff are registered on RI’s personnel Database and perform periodic checks to ensure that the information is up to date and accurate.
Draft PAFs, CAFs, Contracts, and other employment agreements for review by the RHRM.
Support investigations and fact-finding processes when needed.
Provide support to regional office on areas related to visas, work permits, etc.
Any other duty within the scope of the role as directed by the Line manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
A Bachelors degree preferably in Human Resource Management, Operations Management and/or Business Administration.
Additional HR related training such as Higher National Diploma in HR ( IHRM) or (PHR) is an added advantage.
Minimum 3 years work experience in an HR environment in a private or Non government organization, experience working in projects across multiple countries an added advantage
Strong customer service skills, personable, able to comfortably and pleasantly deal with a variety of people
Familiarity with the Employment Law for countries across operational areas.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines
Ability to share knowledge and work in a strong team oriented environment.
Proficient in IT – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HR Information Systems.
Excellent written and spoken English, French language an added advantage
Ability and willingness to travel to the field across RI programmes in Africa How to Apply

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, current email and phone contacts and include three referees.

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CV to hrkenya@ri.org not later than Friday 20th February 2015.