Driven HR practitioner (CHRP-K) bringing 10 years of experience in human resources leadership and organizational development. Persuasive communicator and decisive team manager. Demonstrated strong business acumen with in-depth knowledge of employment law, compensation, recruitment and employee relations. Strives to maintain a strong stakeholder focus and service-oriented attitude with excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
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Valentine Korir
Certified Human Resource Professional
Nairobi
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
Education Development Trust
SSA Global Resourcer
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Lead a team of HR Managers across the SSA in creating and implementing transparent recruitment policies that support diverse and inclusive workforce
- Provide expert advice to the senior management team on implementation of HR policies and trends in the region
- Audited regional SSA policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits structures for alignment with global HR strategies including safeguarding, Diversity and Inclusion etc.
- Met with HR Managers for refresher training on annual performance assessments and progress reviews.
- Served as a focal point for Global Hub, and any regional HR issues
- Successfully mentored HR Managers in the region on daily management issues like feedback provision, benefits administration among others
- Guided plans for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of HR budgets (recruitment, welfare, professional development etc)
- Participated in strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen global resource services and relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to staff ensuring compliance with country laws.
- Wrote SSA employee handbook to cover updated organization policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits.
- Established critical strategic partnerships between the global team based in the UK and the regional HR teams in SSA by acting as a link.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
RefugePoint International
Senior Programme Officer, UNCP
01.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- General management of the deployment scheme
- Served as the organizational champion for wellbeing, facilitating momentum across teams to ensure wellbeing is prioritized
- Administered payroll and monitored programme budget by approving monthly expense reports in line with internal policies
- Supervised all audit and internal control processes
- Proactively recruited for the talent pool in anticipation of UNHCR hiring needs
- Facilitated onboarding to ensure the team followed legal norms for respective countries of deployment
- Developed a dashboard displaying programme statistics which was circulated with the board and included in the annual newsletter
- Configured a record-keeping database that adhered to auditing standards and enhanced process efficiency.
RefugePoint International
HR and Admin Officer
06.2016 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Identified training opportunities to contribute towards staff development needs
- First responder for staff grievances and acted as a liaison between staff and the management
- Overseeing HR admin operations including payroll, leave tracking, work permits and travel
- Overseeing the implementation of staff handbook and disciplinary procedures
- Chairing welfare committees and advocating for team cohesion, prioritizing inclusivity and encouraging engagement among staff members
- Successfully represented the organization in partner forums
- Developed an online leave management system to facilitate employee needs at the onset of remote working in 2021.
Wylde International
Trainer and Human Capital Development Coordinator
01.2014 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Deployable resource to key partners as needed for the function on Human Resource Management
- Supported utilization of HRIS to ensure that HR analytics were accurate
- Successfully established a Human Capital Development Department that offered training services to address the diverse needs of clients.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Tracked attendance and evaluated progress for assigned trainees.
Judicial Service Commission
Consultant Trainer (Culture Change)
12.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Monitored participant behaviors throughout the training session and implemented team bonding activities for the teams, optimizing culture change
Education
College of Human Resource Management
Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K)
01.2021 - 09.2022
University Overview
College of Human Resource Management
Higher Diploma, Human Resource Management
01.2017 - 01.2017
University Overview
JKUAT
Bachelor of Science from Food Sciences And Technology
01.2010 - 06.2014
University Overview
Skills
Organizational Development
undefinedCountries Of Work Experience
Countries Of Work Experience
- Rwanda
- Kenya
- Ethiopia
- Zimbabwe
- Sierra Leone
Key Areas Of Expertise
Key Areas Of Expertise
- Managing Geographically Dispersed Teams
- Policy Development and Review
- Benefits Administration
- Budgeting and Auditing
- ATS Building and Staff Training
- Recruitment
- Employment Legislations and Compliance
Publications
Publications
Korir Valentine, and Kiriinya 2016. Applying “Impact Units” to assess the feasibility of social impact opportunities and interventions in Kenya. Ideas4Action Competition funded by World Bank.Timeline
SSA Global Resourcer
Education Development Trust
03.2022 - Current
Senior Programme Officer, UNCP
RefugePoint International
01.2021 - 03.2022
College of Human Resource Management
Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K)
01.2021 - 09.2022
College of Human Resource Management
Higher Diploma, Human Resource Management
01.2017 - 01.2017
HR and Admin Officer
RefugePoint International
06.2016 - 12.2020
Consultant Trainer (Culture Change)
Judicial Service Commission
12.2015 - 12.2015
Trainer and Human Capital Development Coordinator
Wylde International
01.2014 - 04.2016
JKUAT
Bachelor of Science from Food Sciences And Technology
01.2010 - 06.2014
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