Group HR Manager Careers In Kenya

Human Resources Jobs Kenya 2014. 
Job Title:Group Human Resources Manager    
Job Code:GHRM/R/140318
Number Of Positions Open:1
Reports To:Directors
Location:  Nairobi,Kenya
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Summary:
Our client is a leading learning institution looking for a Group Human Resources Manager

Job Objective

• Provides overall strategic HR leadership by planning, developing and implementing strategies and policies of HR management.
• The job holder also fosters a workplace environment consistent with the organisation’s values and mission, and leads the HR team in the provision of proactive, result oriented services.
• Reporting to the Directors, the Group Human Resources Manager is in-charge of all operations of the Human Resources Department.
• As such, he/she takes full responsibility of developing and managing the department so as to ensure that the department provides the best services to the Group.

Primary Responsibilities:
HR Planning and Recruitment:

• Conduct and advice on staff recruitment, manpower and succession planning.  Exercise a proactive control over temporary staffing and ensure optimal utilisation of manpower resources.
• Identifies and meets the company’s human resourcing needs by applying the best methods to source for staff in order to ensure continued business success.
• In liaison with the Departmental and School Heads, compiling and ensuring that all Job Descriptions are up to date at all times.

Training and Development:

• Identify the core business skills and develop appropriate strategies to ensure that employees are adequately equipped by training and experience to match these skill requirements.
• Ensure that induction, orientation and on the job training are carried out on all staff.
• Assessing the training needs of all employees and arrange/facilitate present and future training or development requirements.
• Conduct follow ups of employee performance after training to assess whether the training objectives have been achieved.

Performance Management

• Recommend and implement company and departmental structural reviews by developing and implementing effective appraisal systems, grading, and compensation.
• Ensure that formal and quality Performance Appraisal reviews are undertaken biannually for all employees, and ensure that appropriate action is taken on all matters arising from the reviews.
• Reports on measurable productivity at school and departmental level on a monthly basis or as required, facilitating implementation of appropriate headcount/establishment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Review and develop a formalised job evaluation system throughout the group and related job designations, benefits and remuneration as well as criteria for promotions.
• Carry out periodical Salaries and Benefits surveys in order to determine market values for similar jobs in similar organisations and recommend competitive remuneration structure aimed at retaining and talented job holders highly motivated, and maintaining acceptable levels of staff turnover.

Employee Relations

• Maintain proper employee relations ensuring adherence to all requirements statutory and otherwise and represent the company in the necessary forums that relate to the regulation of labour relations such the Federation of Kenya Employers, Ministry of Labour and the Industrial Court.
• Ensure mutuality and congruence between the group and employees through staff motivation so that they see themselves more of partners in the business
• Promote productive working relations by handling disputes and grievances.
• Conduct research and surveys in best HR practices locally and internationally and make recommendations based on the findings.
• Direct and control staff in HR department to ensure that they undertake their responsibilities effectively.
• Conduct exit interviews and make appropriate recommendations to the Directors on issues arising there from.

Employee Welfare

• Ensures appropriate uniforms are provided to staff and that working conditions are safe.
• Manage the company medical and other welfare schemes in line with company guidelines and policies.

Experience:

• Five (5) years relevant experience in a similar

Skills and Certification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or other relevant field;
• Experience in a learning institution is preferred;
• Possess effective communication, presentation, leadership and relationship building skills;
• Superior employee relations skills -an active listener, compassionate and very understanding; and
• Demonstrate the passion for service delivery

How to Apply:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on: Group Human Resources Manager