Millicent Njau
Human Resource Proffesional
Nairobi,30
Summary
A dynamic and dedicated Human Resource Associate with a comprehensive degree in HR Management and hands-on experience in innovative HR solutions, employee engagement strategies, and remote collaboration tools. Proven track record in implementing cutting-edge HR technologies, diversity initiatives, and talent acquisition strategies. Additionally, as a Freelance Recruitment Consultant, I have successfully sourced candidates for private clients, conducted pre-screening interviews, and performed background checks to ensure top-quality referrals. Seeking a challenging remote role to leverage my expertise in HR management, recruitment, and fostering positive organizational culture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Assistant
Royal Mabati Ltd
09.2023 - Current
- Recruitment and onboarding: Managing job postings, interviews, and orientation sessions.
- Employee relations: Addressing employee concerns, mediating conflicts, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Training and development: Organizing training sessions and professional development programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
- Compliance and policy management: Ensuring compliance with labor laws and company regulations.
- Performance management: Implementing appraisal systems and providing structured feedback.
- Payroll and benefits administration: Overseeing payroll processes and employee benefits.
- Document and office management: Maintaining employee records and scheduling team meetings.
Freelance Recruitment Consultant
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted pre-screening interviews to assess candidates' qualifications and suitability for specific roles.
- Performed background checks to ensure candidate authenticity and alignment with client requirements.
- Sourced candidates for private clients, ensuring alignment with role requirements and organizational fit.
- Provided resume-writing and career coaching services, helping clients secure jobs in diverse industries.
- Created professional resumes tailored to highlight key strengths and achievements.
- Conducted LinkedIn profile optimization and interview preparation to enhance client career opportunities.
- Collaborated with clients to define hiring criteria and provided insights on talent acquisition strategies.
Human Resource Intern
Royal Mabati Ltd
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported the recruitment process, interview scheduling, and employee onboarding.
- Assisted in payroll processing and employee benefits administration.
- Facilitated training programs and workshops for employee development.
Team Leader (HR Admin)
Africa AI
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Led recruitment efforts, coaching virtual teams, and aligning staffing strategies.
- Coordinated remote roles such as data annotation projects, ensuring adherence to quality and timelines.
- Designed and implemented leadership workshops and team-building exercises.
- Managed employee relations, addressing concerns, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
- Conducted job evaluations and analysis to define competencies for role success and organizational fit.
- Utilized data analytics to track HR metrics and inform decision-making processes.
HR Industrial Attachment
Ubongo Africa Limited
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained employee databases and supported payroll upgrade processes.
- Assisted in implementing HR policies and performance management strategies.
- Contributed to employee engagement activities, enhancing workplace morale.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - undefined
St Gabriel's Mission Secondary School
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Recruitment
- Sourcing
- Interviewing
- Onboarding
- Payroll administration
- Benefits administration
- Employee relations
- Conflict resolution
- Workplace culture building
- Performance management
- Appraisals
- Feedback mechanisms
- Training and development
- Workshop facilitation
- HRIS systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Compliance
- Policy development
- Labor laws
- Employee data management
- Confidentiality
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Collaboration tools
Certifications And Memberships
- HRM Certificate
- Management Strategies for People and Resources-YALI Network
- Effective Communication for Healthy Outcomes-YALI Network
- Member of the YALI Network (Young African Leaders Initiative)
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Quote
“I’m driven by the belief that empowered people build powerful organizations.”
Software
HR Information Systems (HRIS) SAP SuccessFactors Workday Oracle HCM Cloud BambooHR Zoho People 2 Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Taleo Greenhouse SmartRecruiters Lever 3 Payroll & Benefits Software ADP Paycom Kronos 4 HR Analytics & Reporting Tools Microsoft Excel (advanced — pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) Power BI Tableau 5 Communication & Collaboration Microsoft Teams Slack Zoom 6 Office Productivity Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) 7 Other Tools LinkedIn Recruiter HR Chatbots or AI tools (if any exposure) Survey tools (eg, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms)
Websites
Interests
Traveling
Writing
Playing chess
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 50 in the development of AI Whalekeypoint Data annotations.
- Introduced internal recruitment and selection which saved on costs based on outsourcing the HR function externally in Royal Mabati Factory Ltd
Timeline
Human Resource Assistant
Royal Mabati Ltd
09.2023 - Current
Human Resource Intern
Royal Mabati Ltd
06.2023 - 09.2023
HR Industrial Attachment
Ubongo Africa Limited
10.2022 - 12.2022
Team Leader (HR Admin)
Africa AI
07.2022 - 08.2023
Freelance Recruitment Consultant
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - undefined
St Gabriel's Mission Secondary School
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