Human Resource Assistant at Kenafric Industries

Human Resource Assistant at Kenafric Industries – Kenafric Industries Kenya Job Details

Job Summary/Objective:

• The Human Resource Assistant at Kenafric Industries Limited – Shared Services will provide administrative support to the HR department, ensuring efficient operation and assisting with a variety of HR functions. The role is crucial in supporting day-to-day HR activities, contributing to a healthy and productive workplace.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the HR department with day-to-day operations.
• Manage and monitor employees’ leave in coordination with line managers.
• Maintain and ensure easy traceability of all employee and HR compliance records.
• Assist in enforcing discipline and managing issues that may lead to disputes within the organization.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding, ensuring documentation criteria are met.
• Track and ensure timelines for the end of probation periods and contract terms are met and execution of the decisions made.
• Support in HR Compliance in ensuring food handlers testing, medical fitness,
• Statutory Trainings and Statutory Audits timelines and execution are met in line with the Company Policies and Statutory Requirements
• Collaborate with line managers on performance management processes and ensure proper documentation.
• Work hand in hand with line managers on performance management processes and ensure proper documentation.
• Assess, plan, develop, and deliver learning and development initiatives.
• Oversee the end-to-end resourcing process for junior and middle-level positions.
• Resolve employee relations issues, identify root causes, and develop preventive actions.

Academic Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management or any other relevant field.

Professional Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Certified Human Resource Practitioner (or proof of enrollment).
• Membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).

Relevant Experience

• 1-2 years of HR experience in Manufacturing/FMCG sectors.
• Hands-on experience in key HR areas such as HR Compliance, Employee
• Relations, recruitment, performance management, etc., is an added advantage.

Required Competencies and Skills

• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality.
• Familiarity with HR software and recruitment platforms is an advantage.