HR Intern

To support the achievement of high quality and consistent HR operations to ensure productivity and efficiency at all levels within the HR Function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruitment: Organize for interview logistics as well as collection of requested documents from selected candidates
• Staff Induction: Prepare the induction program and material for new employees and follow-up with the joiners to ensure that the induction is completed and file a copy of the induction program
• Leave Management: Update and maintain leave/sick off records for all employees and ensure implementation is done accordingly
• Data & Documentation: Help with filing of general HR correspondence, employee contracts, personal details and ensure that all documents are updated appropriately in the employees’ files
• Payroll: Support the payroll officer with payroll inputs collection, updating of Muster Rolls and distribution of pay slips to staff
• Labour Relations: Handle employee enquiries and grievances and refer to HR senior team members where necessary
• Performance Management:  Coordinate with the Departmental Heads to complete the Performance Management trackers
• Training: Update the training file, Organize the training logistics with the support of HR senior team members and communicate the same to the participants
• Audits and Compliance: Assist in retrieval of supporting documents required during internal and external audits
• Benefits Administration: Provide support to employees by answering queries regarding their benefits
• Separation-Facilitate the employee clearance process during separation in line with company and legal regulations and issuance of Certificate of service
• Any other tasks as may be allocated from time to time

• 1 year hand-on experience in a busy work environment
• A Degree in Human Resource Management or any related Business or Social Science degree
• A Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management
• Knowledge of Kenyan Labour Laws

KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to communicate with impact
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with employees at all levels
• Should possess good problem-solving skills
• Good report writing and presentation skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent organization skills

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS & KEY CHALLENGES

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to enforce adherence to company policies.
• Able to keep matters confidential.
• Emotional intelligence

Syngenta is a Global Agribusiness Company with its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. We are a market leader in the breeding and production of Seeds and Cuttings of the high-quality pot and bedding plants. In Kenya, we have two production Sites; Kenya Cuttings Limited based in Thika, and Pollen Limited based in Ruiru.