STEPHEN GUTO
Spokane
Summary
Dynamic Human Resource Operations Officer at Kenya Trade Network Agency with expertise in data analysis and strategic HR initiatives. Proven ability to enhance workforce alignment and generate impactful HR analytics using Power BI and Excel. Strong communicator skilled in fostering collaboration and driving organizational success through effective staffing and compliance strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Operations Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated comprehensive HR operations encompassing employee onboarding, records management, and ensuring compliance documentation.
- Coordinated strategic HR efforts to enhance workforce alignment with organizational aims.
- Generated comprehensive HR analytics reports with Excel, SPSS, and Power BI.
- Ensured department needs were met by integrating staffing schedules with operational budgets.
- Maintained accuracy of employee data within internal systems.
- Supported the monitoring of compensation planning through structured dashboards and reports.
- Conducted internal audits with a focus on HR operations.
- Analyzed exit trends for strategic development of retention strategies.
Administrative Coordinator
Rone Insurance Agency
Nairobi
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensured efficient data access by maintaining comprehensive business records.
- Supported development of operational strategies through efficient administrative processes.
- Compiled and organized market trends and business insights, ensuring reports were timely and accurate.
- Oversaw the execution of administrative risk management processes to tackle foreseeable obstacles.
- Generated comprehensive reports, analyses, and presentations for stakeholders to aid project proposals.
- Facilitated budget creation and monitoring to align with organizational goals.
Research Assistant
Nairobi County Department of Social Services
Nairobi
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Researched thoroughly and analyzed data to facilitate evidence-based policymaking.
- Collaborated on formulating strategies to tackle major social challenges.
- Utilized advanced research techniques to assess community requirements.
- Created risk assessment models identifying vulnerable populations.
- Generated comprehensive policy briefs to enhance stakeholder engagement.
- Contributed to crafting program budgets consistent with departmental priorities.
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya09.2022
Skills
- Proficient in Python
- Experienced in STATA
- Data management in SPSS
- Experienced in Power BI analysis
- Data analysis using R
- SQL data management expertise
- Proficient in Tableau
- Experience with Kobo platforms
- ODK proficiency
- Advanced Excel proficiency
Certification
- Kenya Trade Network Agency, Certificate in Project Management Methodology (PMD Pro), Certificate in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, Certificate in Proposal Development and Report Writing
- Rone Insurance Agency, Nairobi, Nairobi, Certificate in Data Analysis using SPSS and Advanced Excel, Certificate in Data Analysis using Statistical Package STATA
- University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Nairobi, Certificate in Leadership Development and Mentorship
Projects
University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Nairobi, Research Project: The impact of organizational structures and workplace cultures on productivity and operational outcomes., 12/22, Investigated the influence of organizational structures and workplace cultures on productivity., Analyzed the impact of hierarchical and flat organizational structures., Examined how workplace culture factors affect employee retention., Utilized qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate trends., Provided actionable recommendations for business leaders.
Timeline
Human Resource Operations Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
01.2023 - 12.2023
Administrative Coordinator
Rone Insurance Agency
01.2022 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
Nairobi County Department of Social Services
07.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Business Analytics
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Nairobi
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