Victor ojwando
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented Human Resource Officer with over 7 years of experience in HR operations, recruitment management, and temporary/locum staff life cycle processes. Demonstrated expertise in administering temporary contracts, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and organizational policies. Proficient in HRIS systems, data reporting, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and delivering exceptional service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Officer
CIHEB Kenya
10.2021 - Current
- Administered the end-to-end operations of consultant management processes, including reviewing scopes of work (SOWs), negotiating rates, and ensuring compliance with government contracting and labor law guidelines
- Created and updated consultant records in HRIS, tracking contract details, payment rates, and agreement modifications; ensured timely termination of contracts as needed
- Conducted regular audits of consultant data and generated reports to proactively notify business units and HR regarding relevant updates
- Managed temporary worker processes, from job description review to maintaining records and engagement terms in HRIS
- Supported cross-functional teams with labor law insights and escalated compliance risks to senior management
- Facilitated process improvement initiatives, including stakeholder engagement and feedback surveys, to enhance consultant and temporary worker experiences
- Supported HR operations by handling employee records, coordinating recruitment processes, and managing onboarding for temporary and permanent staff
- Assisted in the development and implementation of HR policies ensuring alignment with local labor laws and organizational goals
- Conducted data analysis and generated reports to support decision-making for workforce planning
- Provided administrative support in the negotiation and documentation of consultant contracts
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality and discretion when managing sensitive employee information
- Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
- Managed employee benefits programs, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate recordkeeping.
- Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
- Advised department managers on best practices in regard to labor relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
- Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current HR systems; identified areas requiring enhancement or replacement.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive human resources policies and procedures in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations through diligent review of company practices and policies.
- Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency in hiring top talent.
- Conducted job analysis, salary surveys and market analysis to deliver competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
- Conducted thorough performance evaluations to identify areas of improvement and provide constructive feedback to employees.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective HR policies and procedures.
- Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
- Coordinated annual open enrollment activities; communicated changes/updates regarding benefit offerings.
- Fostered an inclusive workplace culture by promoting diversity initiatives and awareness programs.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Human Resources Officer
University of Maryland Bltimore PACT TIMIZA
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Designed and led training sessions for hiring managers on interview techniques and bias awareness to improve interview processes.
- Coordinated with HR team to ensure seamless transition from candidate acceptance to employee onboarding.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
Education
BBA - Human Resource Management (or related field)
Technical University of Mombasa
Mombasa, Kenya11-2016
Skills
- Locum Staff Lifecycle Management
- HRIS Administration
- Labor Law Compliance and Risk Assessment
- Data Auditing and Reporting
- Advanced MS Office Suite Proficiency
- HR policies and procedures
- Onboarding
- Employee relations
- Records maintenance
- Payroll administration
- Talent management
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee retention
- Conflict mediation
Certification
Kenya Labor Laws IHRM Kenya
Leadership and Management in Health University of Washington
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Affiliations
- Institute of Human Resource Management Kenya
Timeline
Human Resources Officer
CIHEB Kenya
10.2021 - Current
Human Resources Officer
University of Maryland Bltimore PACT TIMIZA
05.2017 - 10.2021
BBA - Human Resource Management (or related field)
Technical University of Mombasa
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