Human Resource Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Human Resources Officer
Reports to: Head of HR
Department: Human Resources
Business Purpose/Objective:
To ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations by providing timely and accurate HR guidance and support and support the department in building a highly skilled and motivated workforce through effective recruitment and talent management strategies
About Jacaranda Maternity
Jacaranda Maternity is redesigning the future of healthcare in East Africa for the patients who need it most. Our hospitals in Nairobi are changing the way maternal healthcare is provided by developing better ways to provide high-quality, patient-centred maternity care at affordable prices. Currently, we see over 3,000 clients a month. We have won global and local recognition, including from the Centre for Health Market Innovations, the Gates Foundation, Savings Lives at Birth, and Innovations in Healthcare – and our facility has been independently rated as among the highest quality in Kenya.
Will you join us and help transform maternal and new-born health care in East Africa?
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Staff Medical Cover for self and family
- Provident fund – NSSF Tier 2 Contributions subcontracted to a fund with competitive returns on contributions
- Paid Time off
Reporting to the Head of HR, The HR Officer will be involved in both the functional day-to-day running of a hospital chain.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Talent Acquisition & Management
- Ensure Jacaranda Maternity acquires, trains and develops high caliber, skilled and well-motivated employees capable of matching our business needs. In particular, support on acquisition and retention of highly talented clinical staff.
- Work with the recruiting departments to understand staffing needs and support the talent acquisition process and ensure a seamless onboarding experience for joiners, including orientation and training.
- Support career development, promotions, and internal mobility programs.
- Compliance & HR Policies
- Ensure adherence to Kenyan labor laws, hospital policies, and healthcare industry regulations with the support from the Head of HR.
- Maintain up-to-date HR records and ensure data privacy.
- Professional Healthcare practitioners’ compliance - Licensing, Indemnities, contracts
- Employee Relations & Performance Management
- Ensure implementation of the HR policies and procedures in accordance with Jacaranda Maternity’s core values, best practices and the Kenyan Labour Laws
- Support the employees on matters HR policies, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters.
- Address grievances and mediate workplace issues in compliance with labor laws and hospital policies with the support of the Head of HR.
- Monthly Reporting on matters relating to the area of responsibility
- Payroll Support to existing HR Staff
- Participate in recruitment and selection process/ pipeline of new hires
- Any other duties assigned on a daily basis to support the daily operations of the department and company at large.
- CHRP Certification preferred
- Degree in Human Resources Management
- At least 5 years in a similar role in the healthcare industry
- In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices
- Experience in Payroll processing
- Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
- Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics