Human Resource Officer - Maternity Cover at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Role Summary

• To assume responsibility for the complete employee lifecycle for a designated period, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of HR services, strict compliance with statutory regulations, and effective support to line managers and employees.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be directly accountable for the following:

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment—from vacancy advertisement to offer—for approved positions.
• Execute a smooth onboarding and orientation process for all new hires.

HR Operations & Data Management:

• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Ensure the timely preparation, accuracy, management of all staff contracts and renewals.
• Analyze HR data to prepare timely monthly reports.

Talent Management & Benefits Administration:

• Administer employee benefits - pension, acting as the liaison with providers for claims and queries.
• Facilitate staff separations and conduct insightful exit interviews.

Employee Relations & Policy Compliance:

• Act as the primary HR contact for employee and line manager inquiries, providing clear guidance on policies and procedures.
• Assist in the handling of complaints, grievances, and disciplinary procedures as per policy.

The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Certified and current member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM-K).
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience as an HR Generalist.
• Previous work in an educational institution or a multi-location organization is an added advantage.
• Experience in a fixed-term contract role, demonstrating the ability to deliver results quickly.
• Proactive & Results-Driven: Able to autonomously manage their portfolio with minimal supervision.
• Meticulous & Systematic: Possesses an exceptional eye for detail in administration and data management.
• An Ethical Practitioner: Handles all confidential information with unimpeachable discretion.
• An Effective Communicator: Builds trust quickly and manages stakeholder relationships diplomatically.