Human Resource Officer at CORUS International

Corus unites an array of nonprofit organizations and businesses, each with specialized expertise in health, economic development, impact investing, humanitarian assistance, and technology for development. Alongside communities and local partners in fragile settings, our expert teams integrate disciplines, approaches and resources to overcome poverty and suffering for those living in the world’s toughest and most difficult circumstances across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Our traditional and nontraditional approaches bring together the multi-dimensional, holistic solutions needed to truly achieve lasting change. Corus features global public health leader IMA World Health, international development and aid organization Lutheran World Relief, technology for development consultancy CGA Technologies, impact investing firm Ground Up Investing, and direct-trade company Farmers Market Brands. Corus International is an ensemble of long-serving, global leaders in international development and humanitarian assistance committed to ending poverty and building healthy communities across Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Africa. Made up of several non-profit and for-profit organizations - Lutheran World Relief, IMA World Health, CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Brands - the Corus family's global networks expand wide and our local partnerships run deep. Alongside communities and local partners in fragile settings, Corus' dedicated experts across the family of organizations integrate disciplines, approaches and resources to overcome global health challenges, develop productive and stable economies, improve resilience in the face of climate change, and respond to natural disasters and humanitarian crises. With the support of our family's diverse set of partners and funding - from multi- and bilateral institutions and foundations to the private sector and individuals - we invest in solutions that are innovative, scalable, holistic and move the needle towards transformational change. Our dedicated experts around the globe work together to bring life-saving aid and long-term hope to even the most fragile corners of the world and in the most challenging of circumstances. We connect disciplines, approaches and people because we know that the more collaboration we can efficiently achieve, the wider, more systemic impact we can create.

 

Human Resource Officer

• Job TypeFull Time , Hybrid
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldHuman Resources / HR 

• Reporting to the HRBP Africa/EMEA, this role will primarily work with the HRBP, Global HR team - GHR AVP and CGA Chief Financial Offer, Financial Controller and Finance Officer, as well as CGA's Managing Director Technologies. This includes day-to day HR generalist role which includes recruitment support, payroll administration, performance management, benefits management, HRMIS management.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Ensure that country offices adhere to employment standards, and CORUS policies and procedures
• Coordinate the recruitment process including, preparation of job adverts, circulation of job advertisements, receiving applications, communication to candidates as well as recruitment panels throughout the recruitment process and supporting with recruitment and engagement.
• Provide technical interviewing support to line management as delegated by supervisor
• Initiate and follow up on reference checks, ensure that other background checks e.g. Bridger are performed before offers are send to successful candidates.
• Support the compensation review process including salary surveys and preparation of compensation schedules
• Manage staff benefits and act as the key liaison person with the insurance companies with regards to Medical and any other Insurances, in coordination with CGA Finance Officer
• Manage Leave-Ensure appropriate leave authorization and administration as per policy
• Manage payroll - Responsible for staff payroll other benefit processing and management including; payroll update, working closely with Finance support with annual statutory returns including tax, national pension and hospital fund..
• Monitor, initiate, and prepare staff employment contracts; and the termination and separation clearance process up to file closure
• Manage and update staff records i.e HRIS including EDSS, ADP, ApplicationPro and Culture Amp etc
• Support with staff performance management including probation and annual performance evaluation
• Coordinate staff training and provide relevant support to all training interventions
• Counsel and advice staff on personal and work-related issues including providing guidance and direction to management team and employees on human resource related topics.
• Assist Regional HR and CGA Management in disciplinary management, follow up and documentation.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor of Art degree with a major in Business Administration or Human Resource Management
• Minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience.
• Experience required working with USG-funded programs, good understanding of Labor laws, NGO Act and other relevant laws.
• HR Professional Membership will be an added advantage.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong Administrative, organizations skills
• Organized and able to work well under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients, and consultants
• Strong communication skills with Fluency in spoken and written English
• Ability to carry out independent work, to take initiative, and to use good judgment.
• Strong PC skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet research and database use
• Ability to interact with professionals at all levels located in different parts of the world

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to CORUS International on corus.applicantpro.com to apply