The Rainforest Alliance’s Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate:
Support recruitment processes in close collaboration with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition team;
Ensure that onboarding and offboarding processes are well implemented, in close coordination with hiring managers;
Train new hires on HRIS system, and tools related to objective setting, performance management, learning and development;
Manage the monthly payroll and statutory deductions in liaison with the Finance & Administration Unit, and support the preparation and implementation of global payroll system;
Ensure that salaries (and benefits) are properly reported in HRIS;
Administer staff local and global benefits ensuring that local labour laws and guidelines are respected, and train staff on the same;
Advice the Country Director, Senior People Business Partner and HR Advisor Africa on issues related to non-compliance with HR guidelines and anticipate issues that may affect the delivery of HR services;
Support managers on development and performance management of their teams;
Keep the Employee handbook up to date in line with local labour laws and Rainforest Alliance rules and regulations;
Ensure that staff files are up to date following local and global guidelines;
Responsible for coordinating staff group activities such as team retreats/workshops and team buildings in collaboration with Finance & Administration unit;
Lead all aspects of general office management ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for Nairobi and the satellite offices;
Provide HR administrative support for PEO countries in East and Southern Africa; and
Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field;
Minimum 5 years’ relevant professional human resources experience required;
Knowledge and experience with Kenya employment law and the associated administrative requirements;
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically with diverse internal and external stakeholders;
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner;
High level of discretion and sensitivity when dealing with confidential matters;
Written and verbal proficiency in English;
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook with experience in HRIS administration systems;
Must be a registered member of Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM);
Ability to travel a minimum of 20% per year, nationally and internationally; and
Experience in a not-for-profit and international environment preferred.
