{"id":99817,"date":"2026-07-03T12:39:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T12:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/junior-specialist-people-function\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T12:39:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T12:39:42","slug":"junior-specialist-people-function","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/junior-specialist-people-function\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior Specialist: People Function"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Junior Specialist: People Function\", \"description\": \"Job Summary\\nThe job holder is responsible for implementing the HR Business Partnering agenda in ALAK, working closely with Exco .\\nThe jobholder is required to support the MD, and the People Managers in providing HR \u2018best practice\u2019 solutions to the business below;.\\nRecruitment, Performance Management, HR Service delivery, Policy Administration, Learning and Development, HR Governance Execution, Employee Engagement and Administrative duties like exits, transfers, payroll changes, amendments, transfers and relocations of employees.\\nWorking closely with the People Managers to deliver HR agenda\\nJob Description\\nAccountability\\n:\\nTalent Acquisition\\nTime split%: 15%\\nAssess staffing needs for the business\\nSupport preparation of role profiles for job evaluation where required\\nProgress recruitment administration Seeking RPC Approval and preparing business case\\nSupport in shortlisting for internal \/ external job applications as agreed with the MD and Managers within the HR governance requirements\\nLiaise with People Managers to carry out end to end recruitment process\\nPrepare Offers & Generating contracts for successful candidates\\nOnboarding of new joiners\\nAccountability:\\nTalent Management, Succession, Learning & Development\\nTime split%: 15%\\nCollate and maintain functional People Plans support with any interventions\\nCollate and maintain functional succession plans data base\\nDrive Talent Review process\\nObtain functional talent nominations from the Line Managers for inclusion on the Country Talent Pool\\nEnsure timely execution of all talent management actions and transitions\\nDrive learning and development initiatives\/programs\\nWork closely with managers to ensure learning interventions are signed off and completed\\nAccountability: Performance Management\\nTime split%: 15%\\nDrive Performance Management process end to end\\nRun Quarterly Performance reviews, consistency and end year assessments\\nStaff awareness sessions on reward process and guiding principles, run PD campaigns\\nConsequence management for poor performers\\nPrepare and maintain the required Performance reports with trends and insights\\nAccountability:\\nHR Advisory and HR Operations\\nTime split%: 15%\\nOnboarding of new joiners\\nFirst point of contact for the relevant functional line managers in relation to HR support needed to meet business objectives\\nDeal and respond to queries from staff on HR issues\\nInterpret and advise on local HR policies on staff related matters\\nCommunicate any HR policy changes and updates\\nPayroll Management\\nHR Analytics \u2013 Preparing reports and generating insights ; 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Generating contracts for successful candidates<br \/>Onboarding of new joiners<br \/>Accountability:<br \/>Talent Management, Succession, Learning &#038; Development<br \/>Time split%: 15%<br \/>Collate and maintain functional People Plans support with any interventions<br \/>Collate and maintain functional succession plans data base<br \/>Drive Talent Review process<br \/>Obtain functional talent nominations from the Line Managers for inclusion on the Country Talent Pool<br \/>Ensure timely execution of all talent management actions and transitions<br \/>Drive learning and development initiatives\/programs<br \/>Work closely with managers to ensure learning interventions are signed off and completed<br \/>Accountability: Performance Management<br \/>Time split%: 15%<br \/>Drive Performance Management process end to end<br \/>Run Quarterly Performance reviews, consistency and end year assessments<br \/>Staff awareness sessions on reward process and guiding principles, run PD campaigns<br \/>Consequence management for poor performers<br \/>Prepare and maintain the required Performance reports with trends and insights<br \/>Accountability:<br \/>HR Advisory and HR Operations<br \/>Time split%: 15%<br \/>Onboarding of new joiners<br \/>First point of contact for the relevant functional line managers in relation to HR support needed to meet business objectives<br \/>Deal and respond to queries from staff on HR issues<br \/>Interpret and advise on local HR policies on staff related matters<br \/>Communicate any HR policy changes and updates<br \/>Payroll Management<br \/>HR Analytics \u2013 Preparing reports and generating insights ; Headcount, Leave, Talent, Performance and Ad hoc reports<br \/>Accountability: People Systems:<br \/>Time Split 15%<br \/>Lead end-to-end recruitment processes using Workday, ensuring timely, high-quality hiring aligned to business needs<br \/>Provide expert guidance on Workday processes, data insights, and HR best practices<br \/>Coach and train managers on talent and team management processes on Workday<br \/>Deliver responsive, high-quality HR support to colleagues through Workday\/SNOW Service Now platforms<br \/>Support onboarding and employee lifecycle processes on Workday<br \/>Manage and maintain HR data within Workday, ensuring accuracy and completeness<br \/>Accountability:<br \/>People Engagement and Culture<br \/>Time split%: 10%<br \/>Maintain effective communication channels with all teams<br \/>Ensure all employee relations issues raised are reviewed and actioned, in conjunction with the Employee Relations manager as required<br \/>Plan, communicate and coordinate the cascade of the Colleague Experience Survey CES<br \/>Work with team managers to develop action plans<br \/>Track CEI Action plans, provide regular updates to leadership<br \/>Accountability: Control &#038; Governance<br \/>Time split%: 15%<br \/>Ensure adherence to the required HR controls in role e.g. all activities relating to recruitment, PD, Talent management, employee engagement, Transfers etc.<br \/>Maintains HR standards and best practice within business unit<br \/>Education<br \/>Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Industrial and Organisational Psychology Required, Master&#8217;s Degree: Industrial and Organisational Psychology<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Absa Bank Limited on absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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