Wednesday, March 28, 2012

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER JOB IN KENYA - IMAGINE IMC LIMITED

Our client, Imagine IMC Limited, is an agency that exists to create inspiring relationships between brands and customers, whether through traditional advertising media like TV, radio, and print, or other channels like events which give people the chance to experience brands directly.

They are looking for a high caliber individual to fill the position of Human Resource Manager.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the role holder will develop and deliver people management strategies which support the Agency’s overall strategic aims and objectives.

The incumbent will be expected to contribute at both strategic and operational levels in order to identify HR priorities and recommend appropriate people management solutions which support business aims while providing a customer-focused HR service.

The jobholder will provide expert professional advice and support to managers and staff on all aspects of people management, which fully reflects the Agency’s desire to be an employer of choice, current employment legislation and best practice.

The Principal Accountabilities include:

Strategic HR Management

In consultation with the Executive, prepare and implement the annual HR plan to support the overall strategic aims and objectives of the Agency
Identify, design and implement strategic HR projects, as and when required

Resourcing

Participate in the recruitment and selection of all staff
Conduct orientation for all new staff

Employee Relations

Work closely with senior and line managers, providing them with expert guidance, coaching and support on the full range of HR activities (including policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, absence management, restructuring of services, performance management, redundancy planning etc.), in order to ensure a consistent and fair approach to people management throughout the Agency
Keep up to date with legal developments and advise management on compliance and risk factors
Manage investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters in conjunction with the Executive
Provide advice and guidance on individual employee relations cases, ensuring that these are well managed and meet the requirements of the Agency’s policies, best practice and employment legislation
Ensure that managers and staff are aware of all the HR policies and procedures and are able to operate them effectively
Provide support to staff on HR issues, as and when required
Monitor and review the system of performance appraisal and continually develop as necessary, ensuring that quarterly appraisals are carried out in a timely manner and followed up
Ensure that staff are informed and updated on key business and organisational issues

Learning and Development

In consultation with line managers, follow up individual development needs and source external training provision as and when required, monitoring training costs against budget
Administer the evaluation of all learning and development activities
Make recommendations on a cost-effective management development programme to support the Agency’s people management strategies
Maintain training records for all staff and assist with any training initiatives, as required

Compensation and Benefits

Gather and analyse market data to measure the competitiveness of the Agency’s compensation and benefits package, and make recommendations as appropriate
Assist with the annual salary review process, as and when required

Other

Monitor sickness and absence levels and provide monthly management reports
Review and manage new starter and leaver processes, including conducting exit interviews for all staff
Manage all types of leave within the Agency
Monitor HR trends throughout the organisation and provide management information on Key Performance Indicators

Education, Skills & Experience

Bachelors Degree in Commerce
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
At least five (5) years experience in Human Resource Management
Proven generalist experience including the ability to work at both strategic and operational levels
Fully conversant and up-to-date with all aspects of Labour Laws and HR best practice
Ability to work autonomously and flexibly
Excellent computer skills
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Influencing, persuading, coaching and negotiating skills

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualifications, please send your CV and letter of application indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role and details of your current and expected salary to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 4th April 2012.