Human Resources Director: G4S Jobs in Kenya

G4S is the global leader in the service industry providing Integrated Security Solutions, Secure logistics and Cash Services to a vast customer base internationally.

G4S Kenya is part of the G4S Plc and the Regional Head Office for the East African Region.

The company is the market leader in each key service line, a global player that has over 600,000 employees globally, of which 15,000 are in Kenya.

Human Resources Director

As a result of internal promotion, we seek to fill the position of Human Resource Director. Reporting to the Managing Director and functionally to the Regional Human Resources Manager for East Africa, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing Human Resource strategies and policies, with the aim of delivering real and

sustained business value.

Key Accountabilities
  • To formulate and implement human resources strategies in line with the company business objectives
  • To develop plans and implement the strategies to ensue that the right people with the right skiffs and competences are available to enable the company to achieve its business strategies and goals
  • Advise on the development of organizational structures and processes and on the management of change in order to maximize organizational effectiveness
  • From a functional perspective to oversee and coordinate the activities of HR teams across the various divisions
  • To recruit and retain best people and manage a large talent pool
  • To implement an effective succession planning process
  • To develop reward management and remuneration policies, processes and procedures which attract, retain and motivate employees, are internally equitable as well as externally competitive, and operate cost effectively
  • To oversee the implementation of Human Resources programs in Kenya in collaboration with line management
  • Entrench Human Resource best practices Forster a conducive Industrial Relations climate
Person Profile and Attributes
  • The successful candidate should be a university graduate with a extensive HR experience ideally gained within a large private sector environment
  • Solid talent management experience with a proven track record in Senior role
  • Proven change manager
  • He/She should be a strategic thinker
  • Possess excellent communication and organizational skills
  • A completer mentality, conscientious in respect to meeting deadlines
  • Knowledge of the Kenyan labour laws and able to manage industrial and union relationships
  • Post graduate qualification in Human Resources or Business Administration will be a definite added advantage
Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a stringent vetting exercise that includes integrity testing.

Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Managing Director, to reach us on or before 13th April 2010, by email to: career.move @ ke.g4s.com

G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing is highly discouraged.

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