MERCY CHEPKIRUI
Summary
Am a dedicated and self-motivated HR professional with a strong commitment to driving organizational success through strategic human resource practices. Highly skilled in personnel management, recruitment, HR operations, performance management, and HR reporting. Possesses extensive experience supporting organizations of over 400 employees in the financial industry. Recognizes the value of human capital as a core asset and excels in addressing challenges, fostering employee engagement, and translating organizational visions into actionable goals. .. Skills Recruitment and Talent Acquisition. Time and Attendance Management. Employee Relations and Engagement. HR Policies and Statutory Compliance. Training and Development Coordination. Payroll Input and Data Accuracy. HRIS and Records Management .
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Officer
Bank of Africa
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Facilitating end to end recruitment process and ensuring that they are all resourced as per the plan i.e., Job advertisements, screening CVS's, scheduling interviews, preparing interview packs, Interviewing, preparing contracts and giving feedback to candidates
- Utilize a diverse mix of approved sourcing channels, including online job boards, professional networks, social media platforms, and targeted advertising, to efficiently reach a broad pool of qualified and diverse candidates
- Participate in negotiations of contracts with external vendors and recruitment agencies in consultation with the HR Manager, ensuring cost-effectiveness and securing the best value for the bank
- Ensure new hires are equipped with the necessary resources and support during onboarding to maximize their learning and engagement
- Analyze recruitment data and metrics to identify trends, areas for improvement, and recommend data-driven process enhancements to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in attracting and hiring top talent
- Ensuring all documentation is in place for the end-to-end recruitment process for all departments
- Ensure receipt of background and medical reports prior to staff reporting
- Onboarding of new staff
- Open staff files ensuring that all pre-requisite documents are filed, have the same reviewed prior to on boarding staff into payroll
- Monitoring and coordinating internship programs
- Coordinating induction for all new staff
- Training and development
- Training on HR policies
- Ensure that new staff sign a training plan upon reporting and sign their KPI's within 21 days of reporting
- Communicating and following up on learning and developments programs
- Coordinates and administers training and development programs by assisting in the identification of staff capacity in conjunction with the heads or other external training bodies as required
- Work closely with Learning and Development to identify training needs for new hires and support their long-term success
- Contribute to designing or recommending targeted onboarding programs and development opportunities
- Probation and Contract Management
- Maintaining accurate and up to date probation progress for each employee by ensuring timely confirmation and giving feedback to the employee prior to end of probation period
- Monitoring and tracking status of all staff on contract
- HR Admin and Compliance
- Preparing and tracking sick leave and annual leave report on HRMIS to ensure compliance as per the Human Resources policy
- Preparing newsletter to inform staff of the upcoming human resources events and introducing new staff
- Organizing staff bonding sessions
- Ensuring suppliers timely payments
- Onboarding new staff on HRIMS
Human Resources Assistant
Bank of Africa
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted background checks and ensured all new hire documentation was complete and accurately filed
- Organized onboarding programs and probation reviews to ensure seamless integration of new employees
- Monitored staff leave and ensured compliance with leave policies, maintaining accurate records in HRIS
- Produced internal communications, including newsletters and announcements, to engage employees
- Supported HR team in organizing training sessions and tracking employee participation
Human Resources Intern Financial
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted in recruitment processes, including interview scheduling, reference checks, and preparing summaries for hiring managers
- Coordinated employee training programs and monitored attendance and completion rates
- Supported in planning and execution of team-building activities to enhance workplace collaboration
- Maintained and updated employee data, ensuring accuracy in HR records and systems.
Education
Certified Human Resources Professional - undefined
College of Human Resources
April 2025
Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) - Human Resources, Finance
Strathmore University
October 2022
Associate - Human Resources International
College of Human
Resources
November 2023
Timeline
Human Resources Officer
Bank of Africa
07.2023 - 10.2024
Human Resources Assistant
Bank of Africa
01.2023 - 06.2023
Human Resources Intern Financial
05.2022 - 11.2022
Certified Human Resources Professional - undefined
College of Human Resources
Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) - Human Resources, Finance
Strathmore University
Associate - Human Resources International
College of Human
Resources
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