New Human Resources Manager

Main Duties and responsibilities

Contribute to formulation of the Company strategy from a HR perspective and ensure its proper implementation

Formulate the human resources strategy, translate it into annual plans and ensure implementation

Recruitment and selection of new employees, in line with Company guidelines

Implement, adapt and improve people-development programs in line with Company needs

Set up and implement proper staff information management processes and systems and ensure related data collation, checking, entry and maintenance

Develop and implement compensation and benefits policy for the Group of Companies in line with Company policy

Direct and execute the company’s performance management process

Build relationships with government, regulatory bodies, business partners and suppliers in line with Company guidelines and with applicable laws and regulations

Organize staff, manage, motivate and develop the personnel within the HR department in line with the HR strategy of

Company and the region.
Qualifications:

University Degree in social sciences or equivalent with a minimum of 9 years experience in HR function

MBA or related Masters Degree

Member of professional body.
Essential Knowledge

Excellent knowledge of labour laws

Fluent in English and Kiswahili Languages.
Competencies

Excellent interpersonal skills

Sets high personal standards and is goal oriented

Strong coaching skills

Excellent communication skills, both oral and in written

Business awareness.
Others

In-depth knowledge of HR/Personnel practices and principles, labour, C&B, health and safety laws and regulations

Able to handle high level of confidentiality and exercise common sense regarding employee information and in unforeseen emergencies

Supervisory experience

Experienced with change management and implementing change programmes

Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations

Experienced in project management and running multiple projects

Able to operate in a performance driven organization

Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies.

Interested candidates are invited to send an application letter, CVs and copies of relevant certificates (including KCSE certificate) to careers@ciafrica.com to be received on or before Friday, 31st January 2014.