The Junior Talent Partner will provide technical support on talent-related matters to assigned teams and business leaders in our new cities across Kenya; specifically, you will support teams in Eldoret and Kisumu. This role will cut across both talent operations functions, including administrative support and talent partnering with business units. The ideal candidate will be a HR generalist with 2+ years of experience in an industrial setup.
Duties and Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition and On-boarding
Collaborate with various stakeholders to have a better understanding of staffing needs across the assigned departments.
Engage with the Talent Acquisition representative on sourcing strategies for various open vacancies, oversee the candidate experience with a data-driven approach, and ensure all pre-hiring requirements are fulfilled
Lead interviews, guide conversations and evaluate candidates to ensure the hiring of a strong candidate for the company's needs
Advise on the on-boarding process wherever necessary, and conduct induction sessions for senior new joiners
Performance Management
Review employee performance through Talent Review Board sessions
Ensure compliance on time and in full, with the performance systems by working closely with managers and supervisors, as well as orienting employees to our performance tools.
Support and coach teammates, supervisors, and managers across the organization on measures they can take to improve performance within their teams
Employee & Industrial Relations
Serve as a trusted resource in addressing all issues concerning our people's policies and processes with the utmost confidentiality.
Attend to Employee relations matters, e.g., disciplinary, staff grievances, etc that are reported to you within prescribed timelines
Learning and Development
Support teams in ensuring they identify their L&D needs and the budget is well-administered.
Employee Engagement, Health, Wellness and Well-being
Create employee engagement plans, getting necessary budget approval and initiating activities
Interact and build relationships with our staff members and the executive team, unearthing opportunities to collaborate with them directly
Encourage a cordial working relationship and foster collaboration amongst all team members by encouraging participation from all teammates in all forums, including meetings, events, etc
Meet with all team members on assigned teams at least quarterly to understand and resolve any issues with engagement, motivation or employee experience
Oversee Office Administration
Maintain physical and digital files for employees and their documents, benefits and attendance records
Manage relationships with our vendors to promote a harmonious working relationship i.e. Caterers, Event suppliers, courier service providers, etc
Oversee the general office administration as necessary to avoid interruptions in front-office procedures
Collaborate with outside vendors, upper management and employee
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field of study
2+ years' experience as a HR generalist supporting functions such as: HR operations, contract management, administration, employee relations, and performance management practices
Professional body membership is an added advantage: IHRM, CHRP-K, SHRM
Previous experience from an industrial or manufacturing setup, social impact or NGO sector is ideal
Experience in supporting field-based teams with a high degree of understanding and empathy for employees at the 'shop floor' level is preferred.