Human Resource Intern (1post) – Turkana County

Summary

• We are delighted to be recruiting for a talented Human Resource (HR) intern to join our team in Lodwar, Turkana County.
• Reporting to the Head of Human Resources & People Development, the intern shall perform various administrative, logistical, and clerical tasks and support our HR department’s daily activities.

Key duties for the role include:

• Posting new positions on websites and job boards.
• Support the recruitment process through pre-screening candidates’ resumes and applications, Interview scheduling and
• provision of feedback to candidates.
• Collecting and updating our database with new hire information (e.g., employment forms and contact information)
• Maintaining payroll data including leaves, working hours, and bank details.
• Support Mary’s Meals Kenya Safeguarding agenda through compliance and management of the police clearance tracker.
• Assist the HR in maintaining a proper filing system.
• Proofreading HR documents.
• Address HR related matters on queries relating to employee benefits, policies, and HR concerns.
• Help prepare Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents.
• Be responsible for general cleanliness and orderliness of the office.
• Take minutes of relevant HR meetings.
• Track progress, priorities, and deadlines of various projects assigned by the line manager.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Human Resources & People.
• Essential qualification, skills and experience
• BSc in Human Resources Management or similar field
• Proven experience working in an office environment preferably HR department.
• Familiarity with Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent administrative and organization skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Desirable

• Knowledge of Kenyan labour laws
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in clerical support on HR policies and projects