Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment) Job Vacancy

Position Required: Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment)

Reporting to the Project Director, the HR Assistant will assist in building a professional team for the development of a Graduate School of Media and Communication.

The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, for a period of 12 months, with an option to renew the contract.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare job descriptions and role profiles for various positions
• Design and develop advertisements in various publications, newspapers and journals
• Screen applications and schedule interviews/assessments of the shortlisted candidates;
• Conduct interviews of candidates and make recommendations for selection;
• Prepare comparative analysis of salary packages in order to maintain pay equity and develop offer for selected candidates;
• Complete joining formalities for newly hired faculty and staff in assigned areas;
• Liaise with Transport, Travel & Housing Department to ensure arrangements are made for out of station prospective employees;
• Ensure all recruited employees undergo pre-employment physical examination;
• Conduct reference checks prior to any hire;
• Assist in the follow up of obtaining work visas and work permits for all expatriate prospective employees of the University;
• Manage documentation verification prior to hiring of new employees.

Requirements:

Applicants must have a Degree in Social Sciences with a Diploma in Human Resources.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a busy HR department and proficiency in all MS Office packages.

S/he should have excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills; be able to work under pressure and maintain strict confidentiality.

Deadline: 25nd August 2011

Applications:

Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to: cathie@summitrecuitment-kenya.com

Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted