About the Role
The Chambers Federation is a family-run, impact investment and entrepreneurial incubation firm that invests in talented entrepreneurs working to drive social change and innovation, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa. We are seeking a dedicated HR Consultant for a 3-month in-office engagement to review, refine, and professionalize our Human Resources functions. This role is ideal for a structured, execution-focused individual with experience in SME environments.
Key Responsibilities
Review & Refine HR Materials
- Review current HR policies, contracts, templates, and procedures.
- Identify missing clauses, outdated information, or incomplete documentation.
- Revise and update materials to ensure clarity, completeness, and compliance.
- Organize HR files and documentation into a structured system.
- Ensure employee records are accurate and properly maintained.
- Implement and enforce consistent application of updated documentation across the organization.
HR Administration
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes from start to finish.
- Maintain employee records and personnel files.
- Administer leave tracking and routine HR processes.
- Prepare contracts, letters, and standard HR documentation.
- Address routine HR queries from staff professionally and efficiently.
Recruitment Coordination
- Review and refine job descriptions where required.
- Post vacancies and screen applications.
- Coordinate interviews and candidate communication.
- Maintain recruitment trackers and documentation.
- Prepare onboarding materials for new hires.
Accountability & Incentivization Mechanisms
- Assess current levels of role clarity, performance tracking, and accountability.
- Identify practical gaps in performance expectations or consequences.
- Propose and implement simple, measurable accountability mechanisms (e.g., performance check-ins, documented targets, probation reviews).
- Recommend and implement practical incentivization approaches aligned with organizational capacity.
Workplace Organization & Culture
- Observe current workplace practices and employee interactions.
- Identify and implement practical improvements in communication, coordination, and clarity.
- Strengthen accountability, structure, and professionalism within the workplace culture.
Expected Outcomes by End of 3 Months
- Updated and organized HR policies, contracts, and templates.
- Corrected documentation gaps and well-maintained employee records.
- Standardized onboarding and offboarding processes.
- A structured recruitment tracking system.
- Clear accountability and incentivization mechanisms implemented and documented.
- Improved consistency, discipline, and performance clarity across the organization.
Qualifications and Experience
- BA/BSc/HND degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- 2–5 years’ experience in HR administration or HR generalist roles.
- Proven experience working in SMEs or growing organizations.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to review documents critically and identify gaps.
- Comfortable implementing structured performance or accountability processes.
- Detail-oriented, structured, and execution-focused.
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Nairobi.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Chambers Federation portal at https://chambersfederation.odoo.com.
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