Human Resource Manager Job Vacancy at Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited

Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited is a leading provider of dynamic and innovative life insurance products in Kenya and has the largest network of branches in the country.

It is a subsidiary of Pan Africa Insurance Holdings Limited which is listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange and is part of the Sanlam Group, a leader in financial services listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange with the largest insurance footprint in Africa.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who will be
based in our head office in Nairobi reporting to the Group Chief Executive.

The successful candidate will be part of the Executive Management team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • Ensuring that the Group adheres to the labour laws and the wider Group’s HR policies
  • Co-ordinating the manpower of the Group in accordance with the requirements of the Group’s long-term strategic plans
  • Formulating and applying the Group’s terms and conditions of service and the HR policies and procedures
  • Developing the Group’s long-term retention and succession plans
  • Establishing and implementing appropriate HR systems
  • Preparing board papers and leading the discussions in the Group’s HR committee meetings
  • Recruiting, orienting, developing and training staff as well as assisting with the recruitment, development and retention of field agents
  • Administering staff and agents remuneration
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
  • A postgraduate degree or equivalent in Human resources or business
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience as Human Resources Manager in a similarly sized organisation
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
  • Executive level presentation and communication skills
  • Candidates with specialised training in employee benefits, organisation planning & development and employee relations will have an added advantage
Strong preference will be given to Kenyan citizens with the requisite qualifications, skills and experience.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send an application letter and CV with the names of referees preferably by e-mail or hand delivery to:

The Chief Executive
Pan Africa Life Assurance Ltd
Pan Africa Life House
Kenyatta Avenue
Nairobi
hr @ pan-africa.com

Applications should reach the above address by Friday 19 March 2010.

“Pan Africa Life Assurance Ltd. is an equal Opportunities Employer and does not discriminate on grounds of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability where such disability does not impact upon the employee’s ability to discharge his/her duties”