Principal Human Resource Management Assistant

Job Purpose

Support the development, review, and implementation of effective Human Resource policies, strategies, procedures, and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare job advertisements in line with job descriptions
• Process salaries, allowances, benefits, and final dues
• Update HR information systems data
• Ensure decisions made by Human Resource Officers are implemented and issues raised are addressed
• Prepare draft correspondences
• Prepare statutory returns such as NSSF and SHIF on time
• Supervise the processing of pension elements and other human resource administration matters for retirees and those proceeding on retirement to ensure timely payments
• Write pay change advice and advise the accounts section on staff salary changes, transfers, appointments, promotions, and increments for timely processing

Academic Qualifications

• Diploma in Human Resource or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications

• Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two weeks from a recognized institution

Work Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience

Key Competencies

• Human Resource management knowledge
• Supervisory and administrative skills
• Data management and systems proficiency
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Communication and correspondence writing