NICHOLAS OCHIENG

HR Executive - PrideInn Hotels, Resorts Camps
Nairobi, Kenya

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ABOUT

I have over 11years broad-based experience in human resources and training & development and an active Member of institute of human resource management. I have the ability to work with diverse staff to integrate the HR function within the overall organization objectives; experienced in performance management, employee relations, staff training and development, organizational reviews and change management initiatives. Currently in full-time employment with Pride Inn Hotels and Investments as Group Human Resources Manager, where I am responsible for HR Planning, Recruitment & Selection, Training & Development, Employee Relations, Salary & Benefits Administration, HR & Administration Policy Design and implementation, labour laws & Regulatory Compliance, Occupational Health & Safety, HIV/AIDS at the Workplace, Discipline and Grievance Resolution, Change Management, Strategic Planning, performance contracting and organizational developmentI have over 11years broad-based experience in human resources and training & development and an active Member of institute of human resource management. I have the ability to work with diverse staff to integrate the HR function within the overall organization objectives; experienced in performance management, employee relations, staff training and development, organizational reviews and change management initiatives.

Basic Info

Industry: Hotels & Resorts

Department: Human Resources

Job Level: Management

Nationality: Kenya

Current City: Nairobi

Current Country: Kenya

NICHOLAS OCHIENG's Activity

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Education

Education Not Mentioned.

Certifications & Awards

LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

Skills

HR&AdministrationPolicyDesignandimplementation Salary&BenefitsAdministration EmployeeRelations Training&Development Recruitment&Selection whereIamresponsibleforHRPlanning organizationalreviewsandchangemanagementinitiatives.Currentlyinfull-timeemploymentwithPrideInnHotels stafftraininganddevelopment employeerelations IhavetheabilitytoworkwithdiversestafftointegratetheHRfunctionwithintheoverallorganizationobjectives;

Experience

HR Executive
2013 - Present (12 Years)

PrideInn Hotels, Resorts Camps, Kenya
• Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan.
• Writes directives advising department managers of Company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits.
• Consults legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law.
• Develops and maintains a human resource system that meets top management information needs.
• Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization.
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reports are in compliance. Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
• Writes and delivers presentations to corporate officers or government officials regarding human resource policies and practices.
• Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward Company goals.
• Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as leave records, hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Coordinates management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
• Facilitate Business Continuity/strategies e.g. seminars and new implementations that ensure the company’s survival.
• Develop and maintain effective internal & external communication methods.
• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administer effective delegation in all branches and departments.
• Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity within organization. Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.
• Administers benefits programs such as life and health insurance, pension plans, vacation, annual leave, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
• Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate.
• Prepares budget of human resource operations.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Prepares reports and recommends procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Contracts with outside suppliers to provide employee services, such as temporary employees, search firms, or relocation services.
• Maintenance of office premises and ensuring renewal of necessary licenses.
HR audits
HR compliance