Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Group Human Resource Manager job in Kenya

Our client, whose purpose is to transform African Businesses into Global Brands through innovation, strategy and business alignment, is in need of a Group Human Resource Manager.

Key Responsibilities
 
1. HR Strategy
  • Organization/group structuring and re-structuring
  • Resource forecasting and planning across the group
  • Identifying and applying best practices and tools to help the group improve its performance
  • Manage the HRIS system
  • Design, implement and manage internal communication strategies and engagements
  • Develop succession planning strategies
2. Talent Pool Development & Management
  • Manage the recruitment function
  • Orientation and on boarding of new employees
  • Career development planning
  • Design and implement coaching and mentoring programs
  • Develop training programs and contribute to the design of company learning/training management system
  • Internal customer satisfaction survey and review
3. Performance Management & Evaluation
  • Spearhead the design, implementation and monitoring of performance management systems including KPI’s and SOP’s
  • Perform job analysis and design
  • Custodian of job evaluation process in accordance to changes in the group
  • Remuneration and Reward system management (salary structure, grading system, bonus/incentive scheme)
  • Provide advice to staff and managers with respect to performance management issues
4. HR Policy & HR Administration
  • Remuneration and leave administration
  • Employee relations’ management
  • Design Code of Conduct, Disciplinary procedure and Grievance resolution processes
  • Develop and implement compensation and benefits policy
  • Implement and review the group benefits scheme (medical, pension, life cover, other cash and non-cash benefits)
  • Manage and evaluate the staff exit programme (retirement, exit interviews etc)
  • Interpret and apply human resources policies, rules and regulations
  • Identify needs for new or modified human resources policies, practices and reviews, and recommend amendments or actions accordingly as required
  • Manage HR activities within the group
  • Perform other related duties as required 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

The right candidate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
  • University degree in Human Resource Management 
  • 5 years HR Management experience with at least 3 years as a Group Human Resource Manager
  • Fluency in both oral and written communication.
  • Good knowledge of HR policies, rules and procedures.
  • Good interviewing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and a fast paced environment 
  • Excellent inter-personal relations and problem solving skills
  • Flexible, empathetic individual who can maintain confidentiality
  • Good supervisory and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of internal engagement activities
Professional Qualifications
  • Post graduate Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
  • Certificate of workplace counseling from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
Competences
  • Ability to keep abreast with current industry practices 
  • Ability to clearly articulate how organizations can/should harness human resources as a strategic tool
If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.