Our client is a leading legal firm in Kenya and is seeking to
fill the position of Human Resource and Administration Manager who will be based in Nairobi.
Reporting to the Managing Partner the key responsibilities of
this function are:
- Managing
the recruitment and selection functions to ensure acquisition of
appropriate human resource skills and competencies for the Firm
- Developing
and monitoring implementation of Staff performance management process
- Developing
and implementing human resource plans, career plans to ensure that the
Firm has the requisite skills and competencies to achieve its objectives
- Planning,
organization, administration and control of activities in the Firm
- Guiding,
mentoring and supervising all staff under him/her
- Development,
interpretation and implementation of human resource policies, rules &
regulations, including those relating to pensions, salaries, labour laws
and other related statutes;
- Managing
the payroll to ensure it is in conformity with the staff complement
- Conducting
training needs analysis as necessary and developing training programmes to
meet performance gaps.
- Source
for trainers, training programmes and develop a continuous development
plan for staff to provide a competitive edge to the Firm and ensure
adequate current skills set
- Planning,
directing and coordinating the administrative functions and support
services of the Firm including Security, transport management, Cleaning
services and varied Insurances
- Advising
the Managing Partner and other partners on human resource management,
employee relations and general management responsibilities with a view to
ensuring statutory compliance and upholding corporate values and
fulfilling social responsibilities
- Utilization
of the Firms’ human resources and advising management on proper
deployment, staff performance, career progression; and making appropriate
recommendations and proposals on human resource planning and succession
management.
- Developing
and constantly reviewing the Firm’s terms and conditions of service to
ensure that they comply to existing policies and guidelines, provide
competitive employment practice and motivate staff
- Coordinating
the Firms’ development and job reviews with a view to developing job
requirements to support the Firms’ development and personal development of
staff
- Carrying
out any other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Partner
Minimum qualifications, skills and competencies
- First
degree preferably in Human Resource Management
- Higher
Diploma in Human Resource Management or other equivalent postgraduate
qualifications
- Minimum
of 7 years’ relevant work experience, 3 of which must be in a similar or
comparable position
- Training
in Kenyan Labour Laws
- Membership
in the Institute of Human Resource Management (Kenya)
- Previous
experience in training, talent management and development is preferable
- Competence
in use of ICT and a HRIS. ERP use experience will be an added advantage.
- Excellent
team player with good people management and networking skills.
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills
How to apply:
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and
talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward a copy of your updated resume, your current
salary and benefits package and HR and Admin Manager as the subject to
info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 11thMay, 2012.
Only
successful candidates will be contacted