HR Associate

HR Associate

Company: Uzima Chicken

Contract Type: Full-time

Location: Not specified (Kenya)

Sector: Human Resources

About Uzima Chicken: Uzima Chicken is a social enterprise that aims to improve the health and wealth of smallholder farmers. Uzima Chicken distributes an improved chicken breed, 4 times more productive than local breeds in terms of egg and meat production, while requiring the same level of management and care as the local chicken. Through Uzima's bird, rural households in East Africa benefit from better productivity.

Job Summary: The HR Associate provides administrative and operational support to the human resources department. The role assists in recruitment, onboarding, employee record keeping, HR compliance, and general employee support to ensure smooth HR operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruitment activities, including posting job ads, screening applications, scheduling interviews, and coordinating feedback.
• Support onboarding of new employees, including document collection, orientation, and induction arrangements.
• Maintain employee records and HR files, both physical and digital.
• Prepare and issue HR letters, contracts, confirmations, warnings, and other employee correspondence as instructed.
• Respond to basic HR queries from employees professionally and confidentially.
• Support attendance tracking, leave management, and benefits-related processes.
• Assist in organizing training sessions, employee engagement activities, and HR meetings.
• Help ensure compliance with company HR policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws.
• Support offboarding processes, including coordinating exit interviews and file closure.Additional Responsibilities: Perform other HR and administrative tasks as assigned.

Candidate Profile:

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• At least 2 to 4 years of relevant HR or administrative experience.

• Good knowledge of Kenyan labor law and HR best practices.

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel.

• Knowledge of HR information systems will be an added advantage.

• Membership or progress toward membership with IHRM is an added advantage.Required Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organization and attention to detail.

• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

• Good time management and multitasking ability.

• Problem-solving and teamwork skills.Desired Attributes:

• Professional and service-oriented attitude.

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