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Mark Lemeidimi

Samburu

Summary

Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Specialist; Compensation & Benefits

International Center for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
09.2020 - Current
  • Managing Association of International Agricultural Research Centre (AIARC) Payroll of about USD 1,500,000 being Salaries, Pension and Medical for Expatriates Staff
  • Managing payroll for the nationally Recruited staff and Approving Countries payrolls for African Countries, Southeast Asia and Latin American
  • Support in Salary scales developed for each specific country- Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, Cameroon, Ivory coast, and Rwanda
  • Designing and implementing compensation structures and policies that are competitive and aligned with organizational goals
  • Conducting regular compensation reviews and analyzing compensation data to ensure fairness and competitiveness
  • Advising management on compensation-related issues, such as salary benchmarking, pay adjustments, and incentives
  • Managing employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other fringe benefits
  • Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and regulations related to benefits
  • Evaluating and selecting benefit providers and negotiating contracts
  • Communicating benefits information to employees and handling inquiries related to benefits
  • Conducting job evaluations to determine job classifications and appropriate salary levels
  • Updating job descriptions and ensuring they accurately reflect job responsibilities and requirements
  • Participating in salary surveys to gather market data for benchmarking purposes
  • Developing and updating HR policies and procedures related to compensation and benefits
  • Ensuring compliance with labor laws, regulations, and organizational policies
  • Advising management and employees on policy interpretation and application
  • Analyzing HR data related to compensation and benefits to identify trends and make data-driven decisions
  • Preparing reports and presentations for management on compensation metrics, budget utilization, and other relevant topics
  • Conducting employee meetings or workshops to educate staff on compensation and benefits programs
  • Responding to employee inquiries and providing guidance on compensation and benefits matters
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvements in compensation and benefits administration
  • Staying informed about industry trends and best practices in compensation and benefits.

HR Generalist Officer

International Center for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations
  • Coordinating with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure timely recruitment
  • Handling administrative tasks related to HR operations, such as contracts, letters, and documentation
  • Ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations
  • Keeping abreast of changes in HR legislation and implementing necessary updates
  • Planning and organizing employee engagement initiatives, such as events, team-building activities, and recognition programs
  • Handling employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, grievances, and disciplinary actions
  • Ensuring HR practices are consistent and compliant with labor laws and regulations
  • Administering employee compensation and benefits programs
  • Conducting salary benchmarking and ensuring compliance with compensation policies and regulations
  • Implementing performance management systems, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and performance improvement plans
  • Providing guidance to managers and employees on performance-related issues
  • Identifying training needs and coordinating training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

HR Manager

Mugie Conservancy-Laikipia
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Ensuring timely and efficient Payroll/Processing management, pensions, and benefit administration
  • Assist in follow up of Employee Performance Management Programs
  • Manage Employee Disciplinary matters and Employee leave
  • Check the payroll for Contracted staff (including bonuses, sales incentives, and overtime allowances
  • Complete the final compensation and severance allowance for leaving employees
  • Submit monthly report (manpower) to Director General or other report related to manpower whenever required
  • Complete social and health insurance, personal accident insurance or other insurance benefits for employees every month upon case-by-case basis
  • Update staffs list & payroll of all staffs to Insurance Broker (quarterly).

Regional HR Officer

Kenya Power Company
04.2011 - 01.2018
  • In consultation with Heads of Departments, identify staffing needs in view of filling all vacant positions within the stipulated time frame and procedure
  • Creatively prepare job advertisements, receive applications, and coordinate recruitment activities interviews for the Regional Hub office recruitments
  • Facilitate settling in and on boarding of employees through the allocation of seating space, desk and other resources as required
  • Coordinate timely induction programmes to adequately facilitate learning and settling in of new staff’s people, processes, and procedures
  • Conduct Training Needs Analysis and process employee requests for external training while complying with set policies and procedures to support employee learning and improved performance
  • Develop an annual training plan and budgeting in consultation with the line managers to enhance uptake of training activities in the region
  • Manage and process the monthly payroll while liaising with the Finance department
  • Manage accurate and updated Human Resources administrative systems to include but not limited to HRIS, payroll, leave management
  • Support the General HR Manager on doing HR audits for all the regions
  • Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, leave, recruitment, training, performance evaluations etc
  • Maintain an updated HRIS database for in a safe and secure location, and in compliance with applicable standards and legal requirements.

HR Officer

Kenya Power Company
01.2009 - 03.2011
  • Coordinating job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations
  • Ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws throughout the recruitment process
  • Managing the recruitment process for various positions within the company
  • Administering compensation and benefits programs, including salaries, bonuses, allowances, and employee benefits
  • Conducting salary reviews and benchmarking to ensure competitive pay practices
  • Managing payroll processes and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments
  • Maintaining accurate employee records and HR databases
  • Handling documentation related to employee contracts, promotions, transfers, and terminations
  • Managing HR-related correspondence, reports, and filings
  • Staying updated with changes in labor laws and regulations and ensuring adherence to legal requirements
  • Providing guidance to management on HR-related legal issues and risks.

Education

Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K) - Human Resources Management

Kenya Institute of Management
Nyeri
06.2017

BBA - Human Resources Management

Kenya Methodist University
Meru
07.2014

Diploma in Personnel Management - Personnel Management

Kenya Polytechnic University
Nairobi
12.2008

KATC Intermediate Level - Accounting

Egerton University
Nakuru
06.2004

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Maralal High School
Maralal, Samburu District, Kenya
11.1999

Skills

  • Excellent knowledge of HR and administrative procedures and systems
  • Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems
  • Competent in policy design and administration
  • Flexible work style, adapting to changing work and needs
  • Knowledge of promotional issues, salary reviews, examination awards etc
  • High standard of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer software competency with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, access & Power Point

Certification

  • Labour Laws & Compliance Training, Grayson Consultant Ltd, 2015
  • Effective Industrial Relations Training Programmed, KE, 2015
  • Disability Mainstreaming, NCPWD, 2014
  • Supervisory Skills Development, Total Quality Consultant Ltd, 2012
  • Basic Counselling Skills Training, Amani Counselling & Training Institute, 2012
  • Fire prevention &Protection Training, Micas Ltd, 2010
  • SAP HCM Information System Course, Kenya Power & Lighting Co, 2009
  • Records Management, Kenya Power & Lighting Co, 2009

Membershipandaffiliation

Full membership with Institute of Human Resource Management- Reg No NR0582

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/21/80
  • Marital Status: Married

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Interests

Serving Others

Timeline

HR Specialist; Compensation & Benefits

International Center for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
09.2020 - Current

HR Generalist Officer

International Center for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
01.2019 - 08.2020

HR Manager

Mugie Conservancy-Laikipia
02.2018 - 12.2018

Regional HR Officer

Kenya Power Company
04.2011 - 01.2018

HR Officer

Kenya Power Company
01.2009 - 03.2011

Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K) - Human Resources Management

Kenya Institute of Management

BBA - Human Resources Management

Kenya Methodist University

Diploma in Personnel Management - Personnel Management

Kenya Polytechnic University

KATC Intermediate Level - Accounting

Egerton University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Maralal High School

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