Human Resource Officer - 3 Posts at Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)

Job Purpose

Provide human resources transactional services in line with the AFC policies. Instrumental in implementation of human resource policies and procedures to ensure compliance. The job holder reports to the Head of Human Capital and Training Officer. He/She is charged with the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

The job holder shall perform the following tasks.

• Monitor and follow-up the AFC performance management activities/calendar to ensure adherence by staff and management to timelines.
• Provide support to management and staff on the interpretation of HR policies to ensure appropriate application of the policies and safeguard the Corporation’s and staff interests.
• Monitor implementation of staff development programs to ensure staff and management accomplish their development plans satisfactorily.
• Coordinate and Administer payroll and other benefits in conformity to the payroll policy.
• Participate in the staff disciplinary process in line with the AFC disciplinary code.
• Administer and monitor utilization of the Corporation’s staff leave benefits to ensure that compliance with the applicable internal policies and legislation.
• Manage the AFC medical and welfare scheme in line with established policies.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, induction, and reference checks for new employees to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and internal policies.
• Maintain and update the AFC staff database (manual and electronic) to ensure accessibility of up-to-date staff data.
• Review and update HR and administrative forms in line with HR policies.

Education qualificationsand experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Business Administration or Human resources
• Diploma in HR from a recognized institution
• A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
• Must be a registered member with a practicing license from IHRM and in good standing.

Skills and competencies

• Have demonstrated personal integrity.
• Creativity and innovation
• Excellent writing skills
• Oral communication and presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Computer literacy
• Problem solving skills.
• Persuasion and negotiation skills
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Attention to details.