Human Resources Officer Salaries in Kenya

Human resources (HR) officers are responsible for hiring, developing and looking after employees. They facilitate new hires for the company, on-board new employees, and guide new employees through the complicated process of benefits and compensation.

Human Resources Officer Duties

• Screening, recruiting and interviewing potential applicants on experience, skills, and education.
• Organizing and managing new employee orientation, on-boarding, and training programs
• Answering employee questions and addressing employee concerns with company
• Overseeing employee health and safety procedures
• Advising on company benefit needs or evaluating benefit contract bids
• Representing employer in community and recruiting events
• Reviewing procedures for employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
• Performing administrative tasks

Human Resources Officer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field
• Professional training (CIPM,SHRM)

Human Resources Officer Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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• Great “people-person” skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Database management and record keeping skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills

Human Resources Officer Interview Questions

• Describe the recruitment lifecycle. How can you support the process end-to-end?
• Why do you think counseling staff on personal or work problems is so important?
• How do you plan on managing situations wehereby an employee becomes hostile or extremely negative?
• How do you define company culture? What changes would you implement to adjust to a diverse team?
• Describe a situation where you had to resolve a conflict between coworkers.
• What do you do to stay up-to-date on new trends and advancements in the HR field?
• Are you familiar with HR software? Mention any tools you’ve previously used.