Polycarp Onyango
About me
A result-oriented HR Officer with over 2 years progressive experience in people management and HR practices.
Skilled at talent management and acquisition, employee relations and welfare, payroll and benefits management,
performance management, training and development, labour laws and legal compliance, Employee Safety and
Health as key areas in HR management. A reliable and organized team member with the ability to communicate
effectively, handle office and organizational changes. Proficient in Kenyan labour laws, Microsoft office, HRM
systems and formulation of internal functional skills
Education
Bachelors of Management and Leadership
Degree
January 8, 2024
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Present
Ongoing
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma
January 4, 2021
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December 30, 2022
Upper Credit
KCSE
Secondary school
February 10, 2014
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November 30, 2017
B+ (72 points)
KCPE
Primary School
January 2, 2006
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November 22, 2013
375 out of 500 marks
Work Experience
HR Assistant
Ladnan Hospital Ltd
May 2, 2023
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Present
Duties and Responsibilities i. Addressing employee grievances, workplace conflicts, and disciplinary procedures, aiming to resolve issues in accordance with company policy and legal requirements. ii. Administering or assisting with the administration of performance review programs to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the organization. iii. Assisting with payroll processing by providing relevant employee information, like absences, bonus and raises. iv. Assisting with the development and implementation of human resource policies and procedures, often through employee handbooks, corporate directives, and other communications. v. Conducting exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination and to gather feedback for organizational improvement. vi. Conducting new employee orientations and employee relations counselling, ensuring that new hires are seamlessly integrated into the organization. vii. Engaging in training and development initiatives for employees, including identifying training needs, designing training programs, and helping to implement and evaluate these programs. viii. Ensuring compliance with government and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies. ix. Maintaining employee records and paperwork, ensuring compliance with both internal policies and legal standards. x. Overseeing employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other companyprovided benefits, and communicating benefits information to employees. xi. Recruiting and staffing logistics, including posting job openings, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and coordinating hiring efforts with managers responsible for making final selection of candidates. Achievements • Successfully covered the department when the HRO is on annual leave or sick off. • Successfully resolved employee relations issues, resulting in a 60% decrease in reported complaints. • Developed and facilitated training programs on diversity and inclusion, resulting in a more inclusive and harmonious work environment. • Implemented cost-effective employee benefits programs, resulting in a significant reduction in overall benefit expenses. • Designed and executed strategies to improve workplace safety, reducing accidents by 80%. • Developed and maintained HR policies and procedures in compliance with Kenyan labour laws and regulations. • Achieved 100% compliance with Hospital License, Staff License and 80% on Doctors License and PI. • Successfully filled all vacant positions within the set time frame
HR & Admin Intern
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
September 12, 2022
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March 3, 2023
Duties and Responsibilities i. Organize, manage employee records and maintain compliance-related documentation ii. Assists in the recruitment process iii. Addressing employee questions or concerns related to HR policies during onboarding iv. Assist in conducting employee surveys v. Schedule training sessions and maintaining employee training records vi. Assist in the collection, organization, and analysis of HR data like employee demographics, turnover rates, and training KPIs to generate HR reports vii. Help the Administration department with compliance and licenses renewals. viii. Ensure employee data is handled and protected under applicable compliance laws. . Achievements • Achieved 90% proper filing compliance • Designed a job description for a position that was newly created. • Designed a criterion for awarding the department and employees of the month • Achieved 100% compliance or renewal of expired licenses. • Achieved an error free capturing and updating of staff information in the HRMS system.