Human Resources Manager Job Vacancy

Job Title: HR Manager

Main Purpose of the Job:
 

Reporting to the Director, the Job Holder will manage the entire Human Resource function e.g. compensation management; industrial relations/ union management; recruitment and selection; internal and external human relations; training and development; workers' compensation; and benefits administration.
 

Main Responsibilities and Key Performance Indicators
  • Sending monthly reports to HO in terms of employee turnover, recruitment, legal matters, any welfare activities etc.
  • Manage all human resource activities to include employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, and training and development.
  • Manage personnel files for unionized employees and ensure adherence to the collective bargaining agreement

  • Manage the recruitment process: Interview job applicants; review applications/CVs; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant's qualifications.
  • Develop and maintain relationship with employment agencies, universities and other recruitment sources.
  • Prepare and maintain company salary structure, job documentation, and job evaluation systems. Complete salary survey questionnaires.
  • Conduct new employee orientations.
  • Implement and regulate the appraisal and evaluation systems.
  • Administer benefits to employees; serve as liaison between employees and insurance carriers.
  • Gain updated information on labor laws in order to resolve labor relation issues.
  • Recommend training and development courses.
  • Maintain human resource data bases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems.
  • Liaise with the local and govt. authorities.
  • Ensure timely labour licenses renewals and Workers Compensation Policy review.
  • Ensure the statutory compliances on time.
  • Maintaining & sending manpower status to HO for the on roll staff on daily basis.
  • Statutory Compliances Checking of labour status NSSF deposits, Monthly NSSF return
  • To maintain and send the attendance sheet/OD forms every month to HO by 1st week of every month.
  • Provide training to all staff at plant level with coordination from HO.
  • To handle the grievances at site.
  • Preparing and updating Vehicle and Muster roll reports.
  • Maintain the register under Contract Labour Act.
  • Effective execution of HR strategy determined by management.
  • Ensure excellent relations with management and employees.
  • Ensure the efficient and effective use of implemented HR policies and procedures.
  • Ensure complete understanding of Company practices and knowledge of external industry best practices with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Implementation of personnel policies.
  • Day to day administration functions.
  • Maintain personnel files of Employees.
  • To ensure proper house keeping & discipline in the company.
  • Preparing reports for payment of salaries within time.
  • Preparation and submission of statement of NSSF and NHIF and other statutory acts.
  • Conduct Recruitment, Induction and Training programs for new employee.
  • Conducting the monthly meetings with Operators or their representatives to discuss the issues of absenteeism, attitude, rejection and their problem and take corrective actions to solve the problems.
  • Managing Medical Claims and GPA policy for welfare of the employees.
  • Preparation of full & final settlement of resigned employees.
  • Handling total Industrial relation independently.
  • Ensuring timely confirmation and probation of the employees.
  • Leading, mentoring & monitoring the workforce to ensure efficiency and sustaining a dynamic environment that motivates the personnel.
  • Ensuring prompt resolution of employee grievances to maintain cordial management-employee relations and achieve dedication by workers.
  • Negotiating and amicably settling disputes with the Union and maintaining discipline & harmonious working environment across all employee levels.
  • Monitoring statutory compliance at all levels involving liaison with external agencies, Govt. authorities & offices like PF/ESI and Labour Office, etc.
Preferred Educational and Skills. 
  • Masters in Business Administration with HR Option preferred
  • Bachelors with a Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management
  • A member of Institute of Human Resource Management.
  • IT knowledge required
  • Minimum of 8 Years experience, 5 of which should be in senior management
  • Previous work experience in Horticulture Industry will be an added advantage.
Occupational Skills
  • Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
  • Effective problem-solving and mediation skills.
  • Excellent analytical, planning, management and reporting skills.
Personality Traits
  • Flexible, outgoing, mature, personable, vibrant, professional, calm and collected and must be able to handle challenges.
Please send your current C.V to mycv@myjobseye.com

Indicate the position applied for on the Email subject line.

Closing Date of the Application:
 3rd September 2010 at 5.00PM

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