Human Resource Officer

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), an umbrella organization for Protestant Churches and Christian Organizations registered in Kenya, is seeking to recruit a highly skilled, experienced, and results-oriented professional. Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Job Purpose: The Human Resource Officer will support generalist HR functions while actively safeguarding the organization’s people and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support recruitment activities by participating in candidate sourcing, conducting interviews, and facilitating onboarding processes.
• Administer and maintain the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), ensuring data accuracy and producing reports that inform HR planning and decisions.
• Assist in executing performance management systems, including performance appraisals, and collaborate with supervisors to monitor and improve staff productivity.
• Support the delivery and monitoring of staff welfare programs, including wellness activities, employee assistance services, and benefit schemes that promote well-being.
• Compile and interpret HR metrics such as staff turnover, absenteeism, training effectiveness, and workforce composition to support strategic initiatives.
• Support payroll administration by verifying employee data and ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursement in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure organizational compliance with employment laws by staying informed of legal updates, reviewing internal practices, and advising on necessary adjustments.
• Support the Management of staff contracts by preparing, updating, and tracking employment agreements, ensuring terms align with organizational policies and legal requirements.
• Apply and revise HR policies consistently, while ensuring full compliance with Kenyan employment legislation and internal governance standards.
• Champion a safe and ethical workplace by reinforcing safeguarding measures and promoting respectful conduct across all levels of the organization.

Key Qualifications / Skills / Competencies / Experience Required

• A university degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Possession of a Higher National Diploma in HR or a CHRP certification.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a broad-based human resources role.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, with familiarity in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central, is considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of Kenyan employment legislation and established HR practices.
• Excellent organizational Skills
• Demonstrated capacity to manage confidential issues with professionalism and integrity.