Job Description
Position: Human Resource Intern
Reports To: Associate Director, Enterprise Services
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Summary:
The Human Resources Intern will assist in providing administrative and technical support to Human Resources (HR) Team in functional areas including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, HR Software, and training. The incumbent will report to the Associate Director, Enterprise Services.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist develop and continuously review the effectiveness and quality of recruitment policy, procedures and strategies to incorporate diversity and equity. Assist in development and implementation of HR record keeping system and internal systems for training and development of staff. Assist in recruitment of national staff, Temporary and employment contracts.
Contribution:
Work with HR Team to establish record keeping systems. Assist in coordinating with colleagues for the organization of mail and meetings (internal and external to HR), and employee events. Assist with coordination for communications for assigned programs, e.g. Assimilation Program, compiling a variety of packets (orientation, exit, benefit, provident fund), addressing employee questions (e.g., completing claim and medical/dependent care forms). Assist with coordination of employee program activities (e.g., annual enrollment, training). Any other duties related to HR functions as assigned by the supervisor.
Mental and Physical Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to manage a large volume of work independently, accurately and in a timely manner.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills, attention to detail, quality and deadline.
- Ability to research and analyze internal and external data sets.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups at all organizational levels.
- Working knowledge of relevant software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work and get along with members of the team and colleagues.
- Excellent planning, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use judgment to execute duties and responsibilities.
- Working knowledge of work authorization issues, employment and government regulations.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
Minimum Recruitment Standards:
- Ongoing Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
- No experience is required but it will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated capacity to think critically, solve complex problems, and orally articulate in a clear and concise manner.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Ability to effectively prioritize his/her own work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent working knowledge of computer software packages, especially MS Office Suite.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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