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Joshua Kasio

Nairobi, Kenya

Summary

Dedicated HR professional with a strong background in People & Culture operations, employee relations, and recruitment. Adept at managing employee records, supporting payroll processing, and coordinating recruitment and onboarding activities. Skilled in handling sensitive HR matters, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

People and Culture Assistant

SHINING HOPE FOR COMMUNITIES (SHOFCO)
05.2023 - Current
  • HR Administration & Records Management: Maintain accurate employee records, manage personnel files, and ensure efficient data entry and document management. Handle sensitive and confidential communications with discretion.
  • Recruitment & Onboarding: Support end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and headhunting. Facilitate new hire onboarding by coordinating paperwork, orientation sessions, and training logistics to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.
  • Employee Relations & Performance Management: Assist in addressing employee inquiries, concerns, and grievances, escalating issues when necessary. Support performance management activities, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution.
  • Payroll & Benefits Support: Provide accurate payroll-related data, including tracking absences, bonuses, and leave balances, to facilitate timely payroll processing. Managed medical insurance for all staff, ensuring seamless coverage and claims processing.
  • HR Projects & Policy Implementation: Support various People & Culture projects, such as policy reviews, system implementations, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Led the implementation of HRIS, streamlining HR processes and improving data accuracy.
  • Administrative Support & Calendar Management: Efficiently manage the Chief People & Culture Officer’s (CPCO) calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate P&C -related activities. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling inquiries and correspondence on behalf of the CPCO.
  • HR Communications & Compliance: Draft and issue HR communications, including job offers, appointment letters, and internal announcements. Ensure compliance with company policies and labor laws.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Maintain and update organizational demographics, prepare HR reports, and support data-driven decision-making.

Recruitment Associate

Yusudi
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Coordinated psychometrics and assessment tests for organizations and prepared reports to strengthen team dynamics
  • Drafted detailed, clear job descriptions and posted them on a range of job boards to attract candidates
  • Built and maintained candidate pipelines and database of potential hires for reference in case of a new job opening
  • Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews between clients and candidates
  • Posted job advertisements, evaluated resumes, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
  • Leveraged social media platforms i.e. LinkedIn and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates
  • Conducted deep search for candidates who are fit for roles that are active in both the outsourcing and recruitment department
  • Helped onboard new employees and guided them through the transitional process to ensure they understood their responsibilities and the company’s work environment

Human Resource Intern

Deloitte - Kenya
12.2021 - 07.2022

Talent Acquisition Support

  • Assisted in the recruitment process by posting job adverts on Smart Recruiters, screening of applicant resumes, shortlisting and creation of candidate profiles in preparation for the interview process
  • Scheduled and coordinated aptitude tests, case study assessments, and interviews
  • Coordinated communication with active candidates and applicants
  • Supported in the preparation of HR related documentation including; employment contracts, contract addendums letters and contract extension letters

Payroll Management

  • Supported payroll by consolidating all documents/details required for monthly payroll inputs for all new hires.

Background Checks

  • Ensured receipt of relevant documentation from new hires for background checks
  • Consolidated all background checks documents to share with vendor
  • Ensured timely receipt of background checks reports for confirmation of staff

Onboarding & Learning Support

  • Supported in the onboarding process for new hires including conducting orientation
  • Supported and coordinated new hire induction

Records Management

  • Maintained and updated employee records/files; both on hard and soft copies
  • Ensured information in the HRIS is always accurate and updated
  • Performed periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately

Operations

  • Processed of HR letters on behalf of staff on a request basis. These letters include: bank letters, visa letters, passport letters, reference letters, and ICPAK/ICIFA recommendation letters
  • Provided accurate reference checks information for alumni staff for requests received.

Pension Administration

  • Processed Notification of Exit forms for staff leaving the Firm
  • Processed new joiner forms for staff joining the pension scheme

HR Attachee

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Prepared candidate profiles during the recruitment process that assisted in informed decision making
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by posting job ads on job boards, shortlisting candidates on Recruitment System and coordinating interviews
  • Conducted reference checks on successful candidates
  • Coordinated communication with candidates and talent team
  • Prepared reports relating to departmental activities, such as staffing, recruitment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Moi University
Eldoret
08-2021

High School Diploma -

Mukaa Boys High School
Makueni
12-2015

Skills

  • Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  • Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
  • HR Administration & Data Management
  • Payroll & Leave Administration
  • Performance Management
  • HR Policy Implementation
  • HRIS Implementation & Management
  • Onboarding & Training Coordination
  • Calendar & Meeting Management
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • G-Suite

Certification

  • IHRM Member

Timeline

People and Culture Assistant

SHINING HOPE FOR COMMUNITIES (SHOFCO)
05.2023 - Current

Recruitment Associate

Yusudi
12.2022 - 05.2023

Human Resource Intern

Deloitte - Kenya
12.2021 - 07.2022

HR Attachee

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • IHRM Member

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Moi University

High School Diploma -

Mukaa Boys High School
Joshua Kasio