Our client, Rift Valley Railways (RVR) is a
private company, which provides both rail and marine services on Lake Victoria
in the transportation of imports and exports cargo.
The company seeks to recruit a Chief Human Resource Officer.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and indirectly to the Board of Directors, you will oversee the Human Resources function for Rift Valley Railways, Kenya and Uganda offices.
The main purpose of the job will be development and implementation of HR strategy that is focused on assisting the business to meet its corporate objectives.
You will also be expected to:The company seeks to recruit a Chief Human Resource Officer.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and indirectly to the Board of Directors, you will oversee the Human Resources function for Rift Valley Railways, Kenya and Uganda offices.
The main purpose of the job will be development and implementation of HR strategy that is focused on assisting the business to meet its corporate objectives.
- Develop
and implement the Human Resources strategy that is aligned to the
corporate strategy;
- Develop
and implement manpower planning, recruitment and selection policies
procedures that position RVR as a preferred employer and support the attraction
and retention high caliber staff;
- Put
in place an optimal remuneration strategy, ensuring that RVR’s
remuneration policies and standards and competitive and in line with
market standards.
- Provide
leadership and guidance to the performance and talent management process,
by ensuring the application of best practice standards in respect to
performance management, skills development and succession planning, across
the region;
- Manage
the staff training and development function including the execution of the
training needs assessment process, the development of appropriate training
interventions, career development plans, etc.
- Cultivate
sound Employee Relations by undertaking all necessary consultations and
negotiations with employee representatives and ensuring effective
communication of company policies;
- Provide
sound advice to Senior Managers on HR policies and procedures, ensuring
the optimization of employee engagement and productivity and compliance
with legal requirements of the respective countries;
- Develop
and oversee the implementation of a Human Resources Information System
(HRTS) to guide resource planning, management and ensure regulatory
compliance;
- Lead
the preparation of the HR budget and ensure optimum utilization of
resources.
Requirements
- Degree
in Business Studies, Human Resources Management or Social Sciences; a
Masters degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management
will be an advantage;
- Higher
Diploma in Human Resources Management;
- Minimum
of 10 years experience relevant and highly progressive Human Resources
experience, with minimum 5 years experience in Senior Management;
- Broad
understanding of the Transport Industry will be an advantage;
- Sound
knowledge of each of the Strategic Human Resources functional areas;
- Proven
Strategic Business Partner — expertise in strategic planning and execution
and ability to apply a total company perspective in the design of Human
Resources programs and systems;
- Proven
management skills including planning, supervision, mentoring and coaching;
- Superior
communication skills.
It should include an up-to-date CV, the names and addresses of three referees, current remuneration package, valid email address and daytime contact telephone number.
Closing date: 4th November 2011
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P.O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
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