Federation of Kenya Employers Industrial Relations Officers Vacancy

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is the national umbrella organization for employers in Kenya and its key mandate is to promote the interests of employers. 

FKE seeks to ensure that national labour and social policy provides an environment favourable to enterprise sustainability and job creation. 

We are seeking to engage a dynamic and results driven professionals to fill the following position.

Industrial Relations Officers

Reporting to the Manager, Industrial Relations, the successful candidates will be responsible for advising employers on all employee relations issues, labour laws and regulations and mediation with a view to maintaining industrial harmony for enhanced productivity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations process between employers and unions; 
• Advise on all labour and employee relations issues; 
• Represent employers in conciliation meetings/ trade disputes and other Forums; 
• Prepare training materials and deliver training; 

Caritas Microfinance Bank HR and Administration Officer Vacancy

Caritas MFB Microfinance Bank: We are a newly found Faith Based Microfinance Bank in Kenya whose vision is to empower all economically and socially. 

We are seeking to fill the following position with a competent, able and committed individual who will translate and actualize the vision of the shareholders.

Job Title: HR and Administration Officer
 

Job Ref: CB/HRR/008
 

Reporting To: CEO
 

Job Summary: The officer shall provide overall support to other staff: He/she will be in-charge of designing, organizing and overseeing implementation of office policies and procedures. 

She will ensure a clean and safe working environment, filing of personnel files, leave administration, management of correspondences etc.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Duties

• Ensure that all systems and equipment in the office are in good working condition
• Supervise the administrative staff to ensure a well running and clean office
• Handling the CEOs diary and scheduling of meetings with external persons
• Make travel arrangements for the Senior Management and any member of staff
• In charge of event organization and correspondences
• Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders and address complaints.

Faulu Microfinance Bank Relationship Manager - Human Resources- Job

Faulu Microfinance Bank, a subsidiary of the Old Mutual Group is one of Kenya’s fastest growing Banks with a network of over 80 outlets.
 

In line with business demands driven by our rapid growth, we are looking for qualified, highly competent, talented and results oriented individuals to fill the following position:

Position: Relationship Manager - Human Resources

Job Ref: HR: 037/10/2014
 

Working closely with the Senior HR Manager, this position is responsible for recruitment, employee performance management and engagement, relationship management, and support of branch and business teams. 

The role holder is also responsible for coaching, development of career paths and succession plans in line with HR best practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate recruitment and deployment of competent staff ¡n line with business needs.
• Act as a catalyst, stimulating high engagement through ensuring great branch leadership behavior.
• Build a strong performance culture through SMART target setting, continuous monitoring and evaluation.
• Ensure a healthy talent pipeline to meet the future needs of functions through identification and development of line managers.
• Capture staff training and development needs and at times administer training.

KCB Head, Reward and Policy Vacancy

KCB continues to focus on the attraction and development of key talent and in this regard, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, proactive, passionate and results-oriented Senior HR Professional, to fill the following key position which will all report to the Group Human Resource Director.

Vacancy: Head, Reward and Policy

Ref: KCB-4

Function / Division: Group Human Resource Function

Job Level: MLE

Job Purpose: Manages staff remuneration/pay and benefit schemes and programs (salary administration, remuneration surveys, Group ESOP Scheme, Group Bonus Scheme, Pension Schemes Liaison & Administration), the Job Evaluation Secretariat, the HR MIS System and Records, maintenance of HR Policies, HR Business Continuity Management Planning. 

This role Provide expert advisory and analysis support for HR programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages the department team of Staff (Performance, Learning and Development, Recognition, Disciplinary and Grievance Handling)
• Formulates input to the Group HR Strategy relating to own HR Area.
• Develop and execute the annual Department Strategy, Business Plans within approved Group HR Strategy.
• Develop and manage the department Staff Cost, CAPEX, OPEX and Projectsbudgets within approved Group HR Budget.
• Leads and or manages projects relating to own HR Area.
• Is accountable for the departmental risk and governance, develops and maintains risk and compliance controls, processes, documents and registers.

KCB Head, Risk and Governance Vacancy

KCB continues to focus on the attraction and development of key talent and in this regard, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, proactive, passionate and results-oriented Senior HR Professional, to fill the following key position which will all report to the Group Human Resource Director.

Vacancy: Head, Risk and Governance 
Ref: KCB-3

Function / Division: Group Human Resource Function

Job Level: MLE

Job Purpose: Is responsible for the risk and governance management of the Group Human Resources Function. 

It provides functional oversight in ensuring that applicable labour and employment laws, regulatory requirements, HR policies, procedures and processes are adhered to. 

In liaison with the Heads of HR Departments, Country Heads of HR, Compliance Risk Managers, Audit Managers and line managers, it identifies or takes cognisance of identified people risks and develops strategies and plans to mitigate them. 

It prioritize plans and interventions to identify, manage, eliminate or mitigate people risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulates input to the Group HR Strategy relating to own HR Area.
• Develop and execute the annual Department Strategy, Business Plans within approved Group HR Strategy.
• Develop and manage the department Staff Cost, CAPEX, OPEX and Projects budgets within approved Group HR Budget.
• Leads and or manages projects relating to own HR Area.

KCB HR Business Partner Vacancy

KCB continues to focus on the attraction and development of key talent and in this regard, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, proactive, passionate and results-oriented Senior HR Professional, to fill the following key position which will all report to the Group Human Resource Director.

Vacancy: HR Business Partner

Ref: KCB-2

Function / Division: Group Human Resource Function

Job Level: MLE

Job Purpose: Leads and manages the organization’s HR strategies and agenda in partnership with line management. 

Leads the change management projects and manages the HR related internal  and external communication. 

Shares the responsibility for the delivery of the organization’s strategies and plans. 

Identifies key, high performing and high potential staff and collaborates to develop value proposition strategies and plans for them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct a staff team of Senior HR Advisors OR work as a standalone HR professional for own HR area.
• Acts as the primary HR reference contact for staff  and line management and proactively support the delivery of HR Processes.
• Spearhead and champion organisation design and change in liaison with line management, develop win-win and business aligned structural /staff changes.
• Lead, manage and execute the performance management framework for own HR area (annual performance cycle and activities, reviews, appraisal, moderation, performance improvement programs, managing non- performance).
• In liaison with the Resourcing Department, develop and execute manpower plans, recruitment and selection.

KCB Head, Learning, Development and Talent Vacancy

KCB continues to focus on the attraction and development of key talent and in this regard, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, proactive, passionate and results-oriented Senior HR Professional, to fill the following key position which will all report to the Group Human Resource Director.

Vacancy: Head, Learning, Development and Talent

Ref: KCB-1

Function / Division: Group Human Resource Function

Job Level: MLE

Job Purpose: To provide a framework for  identifying learning options / curriculum / programs to meet business and staff needs, skill gaps and competency acquisition or development. 

This role also assesses the staff talent and skills level in the organization, identifies, manages and develops  high  potentials and talent through accelerated development, retraining, internal resourcing and external recruitment as may apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages the department team of Staff (Performance, Learning and Development, Recognition, Disciplinary and Grievance Handling)
• Formulates input to the Group HR Strategy relating to own HR Area.
• Develop  and  execute  the  annual  Department  Strategy, Business Plans within approved Group HR Strategy.
• Develop and manage the department Staff Cost, CAPEX, OPEX and Projects budgets within approved Group HR Budget.
• Leads and or manages projects relating to own HR Area.
• Is accountable for the departmental risk and governance, develops and maintains risk and compliance controls, processes, documents and registers.

Human Resource Manager Job

Human Resource Manager

Category: Human Capital Level Manager 

Location: Nairobi (Kenya) 

Pay Competitive
 

Our client, a global consulting firm, is looking to hire Human Resource Manager on a 6 month contract.

Job Purpose: The Human Resource Manager will be responsible for closely working with the international head office HR team to establish the firm’s operations in Kenya. 

They will be an advisor to the Country Manager on the full spectrum of HR issues more so on industrial and employee relations. 

The Human Resource Manager will support the transition, resourcing and mobilisation of employees and ensure HR compliance with Kenyan employment laws.

Key Requirements

• Available to start immediately and able to travel up to 60% of the time within Kenya.
• Have 5 years’ experience in Human Resources Management in a fast paced environment
• Have a university Degree in Business preferably with a bias in HR. Having an MBA will be an added advantage.
• Have a diploma in Human Resource Management
• Knowledge and experience of Kenyan labour laws is essential.
• Proficient in use of MS Office suite.
• Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• User knowledge of relevant HRMIS is an added advantage.
• Have confidentiality, tact, be a creative thinker, self-motivated, dynamic, proactive and charismatic.
• Be a team player with excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Have effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.

Oloolaiser Water and Sewerage Company Human Resource and Administration Manager

Oloolaiser Water and Sewerage Company is a water service provider mandated to provide efficient and effective water and sewerage services within Kajiado North and West Sub-Counties.

The Company wishes to recruit a dynamic, self motivated, suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the position of a Human Resource and Administration Manager.

The main role of the position will be to develop, implement and effectively manage human capital and administration policies, strategies, systems and processes and ensure that these are aligned to the corporate strategic objectives and increase productivity and enhance organizational effectiveness. 

Coordinate the implementation of administrative support services such as transport, security and estate management.
 

Qualifications and Experience:

• MUST have a Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline
• MUST have at least five years relevant experience in managerial position
• MUST have excellent written and spoken English and good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Be a self-motivated, disciplined and effective team player

ICRC Human Resource Responsible (Somali Speaking) Job

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. 

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.

The ICRC’s Somalia Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution’s humanitarian activities in Somalia.
 

Human Resource Responsible (Somali Speaking)
 

The successful candidate will be reporting to the HR Manager. 

The HR Responsible will be required to have a clear understanding of ICRC HR strategies both at HQ level and SOK Delegation level and support it actively.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource department in collaboration with the HR Manager and with the help of the HR Assistant, including hiring processes, performance management, employee orientation, development and training, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations and communication through implementation of procedures, processes, programs and policies.
• Manage and supervise directly the Human Resource Assistant and eventually the HR relays in the field offices.
• Work closely with Managers and Coordinators in a consultancy role, assisting them to understand and implement policies and procedures and advising them on HR issues.
• Contribute actively to the formulation of HR strategies/processes/policies/systems and tools as per identified in the HR assessment and ensure standardization of HR documents for the whole Delegation (both in Somalia and Kenya).

Davis & Shirtliff HR & Administration Manager Job

Davis & Shirtliff is a regional engineering services provider with its Head Office in Nairobi and is seeking to recruit an HR & Administration Manager.
 

The main role of the position will be to manage and coordinate all areas of the Human Resource function including payroll processing, staff selection, recruitment and retention, employee welfare, training and development, benefits and general administration.

Candidates most likely to succeed will:

• Have a second upper university degree in a relevant discipline.
• Have at least 5 years’ relevant experience at senior positions and aged below 45 years.
• Have excellent written and spoken English and good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Be a self-motivated, disciplined and effective team player.
• Be a member of or affiliated to relevant professional organisations.
• Have good computer skills and be familiar with an ERP or HR software.

The job is a senior role in the company and a competitive salary with usual large company benefits including medical and pension schemes are offered.

Assistant Management Representative Job

Assistant Management Representative
 

Industry: Service
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: Kshs 70,000
 

Our client who is one of the top security solutions provider in East Africa seeks to hire an assistant Management Representative whose main responsibility is to assist the Chief Administration Officer in the Effective installation, implementation and maintenance of the Integrated Quality Management System and requirements of the ISO 9001:20008 and the ISO 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard.

Job Description

• Ensure processes needed for the quality management system are established, implemented and maintained via departmental schedules and keeping the manager updated on daily scheduled commitments.
• Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of the organization’s mission specifically,  support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning. Reporting on the performance of the quality management system and any need for improvement.
• Follow up on Audit reports with complete information, if required help in typing on the report and compiling the data analysis. Ensure the closing of the audits take place as scheduled and the closing reports are submitted on time.
• Assist the M.R. in following up on the Corrective actions and Preventive actions to be implemented by the Head of Departments as required.
• Follow up on Project reports with the team leaders; communicate the Project Action plans and progress results to the required parties.
• Ensure efficient communication and follow up on QMS issues that require interdepartmental coordination by engaging actively with the various heads of departments. Receive External/Internal Correspondences for the department, dispatch to appropriate personnel, highlight urgent correspondences and ensure follow up as required.
• Maintain the Master List of Documents / Records. Ensure all Files and Documents are labelled as defined in the QMS. Ensure effective and timely update, issue and retrieval of any new Document introduced in the System.

Senior HR Officer Vacancy in a Manufacturing Company

Vacancy: Senior HR Officer
 

Industry: Manufacturing
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: Kshs 100,000 - 150,000 Gross

Our client is an up and coming beverage manufacturing company seeking to hire a Male Senior HR officer to be the head and responsible for the general running and management of the HR department. 

Preferred candidates should be currently or previously working in a manufacturing set up.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a HR strategy based on the overall Company strategy to ensure that business needs are met
• Develop a HR budget based on the strategy and effectively manage it to ensure cost management goals are achieved
• Develop and implement HR management policies and procedures and monitor all HR activities and practices to ensure compliance.
• Manage the recruitment process in a manner that ensures that right calibre of employees is hired and that new employees receive proper instructions regarding their duties and terms of employment.
• Generate policies and procedures for performance management process and all related functions including staff appraisal, training planning and implementation and incentive schemes. 
• Advice and lead the management team during CBA agreements with the union.
• Manage industrial relations matters and offer training, advice and general guidance to managers and supervisors on labour laws and related market practices so as to ensure a harmonious work environment.
• Handle staff grievances in a prompt, conscientious manner while paying heed to the company’s business needs and policies.
• Train managers and supervisors on basic staff management and disciplinary skills.
• Continually review and update the terms and conditions of service of employees to ensure that the Company remains within common market practice and communicate to the staff appropriately.
• Monitor and ensures that compliance issues are adequately addressed and maintained in all factories and plays Preparation of Manpower audit reports to facilitate manpower planning and succession planning
• Facilitate processes for recruitment, promotions and acting appointments.
• Management of staff and other departmental records
• Coordination and implementation of Human Resource Projects (Job Evaluation, Review of Scheme of Service, Review of HR policies, Review of HR processes and documentation)
• Facilitate processing and running of Payroll system
• Maintenance of Salary Structures

Wandu Engineers Office Administrator Job

Wandu Engineers is a medium-sized civil and structural engineering firm. 

The firm wishes to recruit a highly motivated and results - oriented individual to fill the position of Office Administrator.
 

The position will undertake a range of functions to make sure the administration activities within the organisation run smoothly. 

The role holder will be responsible for the management of human resources and accounts of the firm. 
 

Key Responsibilities
 

Human resources

• Coordinate all the recruitment and selection of the firm.
• Interview job applicants and recommend appropriate candidates in conjunction with the management.
• Conduct orientation programmes for new employees.
• Review staff weekly performance and provide weekly reports to the Partner.
• Administer salaries and work out leave entitlements. 
• Be involved in staff training, development and promotions.
• Assist in the preparation of job descriptions. 
• Assist and support the management with the annual performance management process.
• Work with the management to administer corporate human resource policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update employee data and ensure data integrity of the human resource information systems.

Altima Africa Human Resource Analyst Job

Altima Africa is a strategy execution firm that seamlessly integrates its Consulting, Training and Recruitment services to effectively support the implementation of organisational strategies focusing on medium sized enterprises and public sector organisations in the region. 

Our focus is on the delivery of: Change management, Performance management, Strategy facilitation and implementation, Business process re-engineering and Recruitment solutions.

Altima is seeking to recruit a self driven and ambitious individual to the position of Human Resource Analyst in its Recruitment Division.

The Position: The position holder will be reporting to the Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Division.

They will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Recruitment Consultant in the entire recruitment process and in HR consulting assignments;
• Preparing client recruitment briefs, interview reports, reference checks and recruitment follow ups;
• Personnel administration duties on behalf of clients including staff contracting, payroll management and HR administration;
• Conducting background research on clients and markets including compilation of market intelligence reports;
• Undertaking preliminary business development work including lead identification and sales follow ups;
• Preparing marketing documentation including Expression of Interest documents and Client Proposals;
• Coordinating tasks undertaken with HR consultants and HR Consulting projects;
• General office administration

Key responsibilities will be:
 

The Ideal candidate should:

• Hold a University Degree in a business related field with an emphasis in HR

Human Resource Officer Job

Our client is a Manufacturing Company currently recruiting a Human Resource Officer.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and update human resource policies, procedures and programs
• Prepare inputs for the HR budget and monitor expenditure against budget
• Deploy performance management and follow through on performance outcomes
• In collaboration with line managers develop the training calendar, source for trainers and ensure training programs are deployed and effectiveness is measured
• Implement innovative strategies for timely acquisition of talent to support service delivery
• In collaboration with line managers ensure new employees are on boarded smoothly into the organization
• Manage benefits and compensation including medical, insurance and pension
• Work with line managers to implement innovative retention strategies
• Be a change agent and specifically coordinate the implementation of the company’s happiness culture initiative
• Monitor and ensure statutory compliance of all applicable labour laws and other regulatory requirements
• Supervise team to ensure that the leave administration is compliant with policy and proper management of HR data including staff files
• Deploy appropriate communication tools throughout the organization, including communication with external parties and enhance the company’s brand
• Generate accurate and timely HR reports in the required format
• Assists in documenting policies and procedures, Creates and maintains the HR process workflow and handles the coordination of all HR driven events.
• Creates personnel folders including benefit files, maintains the filing of all HR documents for the personnel folders in compliance with government regulations.
• Compile payroll data records for approval from Group HR.

METL Group Recruitment Team Leader Job

Vacancy: Team Leader - Recruitment

The incumbent should fulfill the following criteria:

• Should be a recruitment specialist / head hunter / recruitment consultant having serviced mostly manufacturing industry for not less than 5 years
• Should have managed a team of recruiters
• Should have exposure to social media recruitment (viz. Facebook and LinkedIn)
• Should be good in communication skills (spoken and written)
• Knowledge or certification in psychometrics is preferred
• Candidate should be able to hire for all levels
• Very good knowledge of Tanzanian and International markets
• Should be an MBA or Post Graduate in HR

Job Description

• Work with Unit Heads and HROs to get Manpower Requisitions
• Partner with the Organization Development team to ensure proper fitment of the position in the Organisational charts
• Source candidates and organize interviews with the Unit Heads within the given timelines
• Liaise with Branch Managers to conduct up-country interviews.
• Invite candidates for interviews at Dar es Salaam for senior positions
• Ensure complete and accurate Interview Assessment Forms from HROs
• Develop a pool of candidates in advance for future needs

Human Resource Internship Opportunity in Nairobi

Human Resource Internship

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

This position consists of short listing, scheduling of interviews and assisting in administrative duties related to HR.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the recruitment needs of various clients
• Supporting in the short listing of candidates for various roles
• Responding to incoming telephone enquiries
• Assist in conducting of interviews over the phone and face to face
• Any other HR duty assigned

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human resource from recognized institution
• Strictly fresh graduate
• Computer literate

GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) Jobs in Nairobi

Request for Consultancy Services

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is implementing Technical cooperation measures on behalf of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany.

The GIZ Office Nairobi requests for proposals, free of charge and without obligation on the part of GIZ, from individuals for the three consultancy services mentioned below.

1. Human Resources Specialist 83183118
 

2. ICT and Media Resource Specialist 83183119
 

3. Agri-Business Specialist 83183122

SACCO Human Resources Manager Vacancy

Our client, a rapidly growing deposit taking SACCO with operations in Eastern and Nairobi regions of Kenya, as part of its business growth strategy, seeks to strengthen its human capital structure by recruiting dynamic and result oriented management team to fill the following positions:
 

Human Resources Manager

Ref: HRM/10

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the person shall be responsible for:

Job Description

• Working closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting heads of departments to understand and implement policies and procedures.
• Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation.
• Liaising with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety.
• Recruiting staff
• Developing and implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.
• Preparing staff handbooks.
• Developing and implementing a practical and result oriented staff performance appraisal tool to plan, manage, review and reward/remedy staff performance.
• Advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits;
• Undertaking regular salary reviews.
• Negotiating with staff and their representatives ( trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and conditions;
• Administering payroll and maintaining employee records.
• Interpreting and advising on employment law and any amendments.