Back HR Officer

This is a hybrid position based in the WRI Africa office in Nairobi, Kenya. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

About the Program:

Our vision for Africa is an inclusive transformation so Africa’s people and landscapes flourish. WRI Africa generates actionable knowledge across three strategic pillars: vital landscapes, thriving and resilient cities, and institutional and economic transformation. The WRI Operations team supports the crucial front-line work of the organization, directly interacting and working with donors, partners, government agencies, statutory bodies, trustees, vendors, and consultants in fielding their inquiries, providing support at all the fronts and solving problems. The Operations team provides support so that programs can be implemented without any hurdles and the program staff and researchers can develop high quality research documents, plans and implement the programs at the field level. The WRI Operations team strives for operational excellence across all functions starting with the recruitment, retention and management of WRI’s staff, our most important asset. We manage our endowment, the contributions entrusted to us, and our facilities in ways that are in line with our values and advance our mission. We maintain strict budgetary planning and financial controls to ensure that all contributions are managed in compliance with donors’ wishes.

https://www.wri.org/wri-africa

Job Highlight:

Reporting to the to the HR Manager for WRI Africa, you will help provide support to our staff located in Kenya as well as other countries in the region. You will be key to managing our HR process and ensuring the smooth functioning mainly in the Kenya office, providing additional support to other countries when needed. You will have the opportunity to solve complex problems and advise on internal processes. You will enable the delivery of our HR solutions and priorities using a data-driven approach. You will have the chance to collaborate across a global network and foster meaningful remote working relationships.

What will you do:

HR Administration (50%):

• Administer HR policies and processes, including staff onboarding, transfers, changes and terminations
• Process required documents through the HR system to ensure accurate record-keeping
• Generate local/regional employment contracts, contract extensions, offer letters and promotions letters
• Act as a liaison between the staff and medical providers and pension administrators and coordinate health insurance onboarding and offboarding for all staff
• Support relocation, immigration and other responsibilities related to staffing administration, including visa application processes
• Support administration related to leave management, maintenance of staff records, and compensation
• Maintain official staff personnel files and ensure the HRIS is updated

  HR Policies and Procedures (20%):

  • Support the development and communication of HR policies to employees while providing guidance and support with respect to all areas of HR, ensuring reliable access to up-to-date, relevant information, building cohesion between office locations
  • Manage and document HR policies to ensure all employees can see the policies stored in one place
  • Conduct audits of HR programs and processes and recommend improvements
  • Support the performance review process

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