People & Culture Officer

Our client, an organization committed to offering care and protection to girls rescued from harmful practices, by providing them with education is looking to hire an experienced People & Culture Officer to join their team. The People and Culture Officer (PCO) will be to strategically lead and manage all aspects of human resources and organizational culture within the organization. This role focuses on fostering a positive, inclusive, and high performing work environment, ensuring that HR operations are efficient and compliant, and aligning people strategies with the organization's mission, values, and long-term goals. Additionally, the PCO will lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, development and well-being, while also overseeing the essential HR functions that support day to day operations by ensuring compliance with labour laws in Kenya.

Responsibilities
Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization's strategic objectives, ensuring that the organization is adequately resourced and has an inclusive culture that embodies its values.
Develop and implement strategies to build and sustain a positive working environment.
Lead efforts to cultivate a healthy workplace culture that promotes well-being and aligns with our client's mission.
Ensure continuous improvement of HR systems and policies that are reflective of the organization's values and culture in line with best practices.
Design and implement recruitment strategies that align with the organization's needs, values and culture.
Collaborate with the Finance Teams to align workforce planning with the organization's budget and resources availability.
Assess the current workforce capabilities and identify gaps that need to be addressed through hiring, training, or redeployment.
Develop job descriptions, design job postings and oversee the screening and selection of candidates.
Design and implement an onboarding process that integrates new employees into the organization culture.
Provide new employees with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed in their roles.
Work with internal stakeholders to develop a remuneration framework that promotes employee attraction, motivation, and retention within budget constraints.
Identify skills gaps and design training programs to enhance employee capabilities while promoting continuous learning.
Ensure transparency and consistency in communication from the leadership to all levels of the organization.
Establish channels for employees to provide feedback and suggestions.
Implement an effective and timely appraisal process, including mid- and end-of-year reviews and ongoing monthly meetings.
Contract Management: Ensure contracts are legally compliant and up to date.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, social sciences, or related field.
Member of IHRM-K.
A higher diploma in Human Resource Management is an advantage.
Minimum of 5 to 7 years in a generalist HR or PCO management role, including mandatory experience working with an NGO in marginalized communities.
Knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws and HR best practices.
Experience leading/managing teams of 40 or more and a champion of building positive organization culture.
Proficiency in HR Information System Software
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows environment (Excel, Word).
Ability to deliver high-quality work consistently.
Ability to interact with high-level leadership and position the HR function as a strategic component of the organization.
Ability to pick up a variety of tasks/projects with minimal supervision.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
Evidence of maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Excellent organizational skills.