Position: Human Resource Manager
Reporting to: Director
of Finance and Operations
Location: Nairobi
Our Client, Global Programs for
Research & Training, is an international NGO wholly owned and controlled
affiliate of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
UCSF Global Programs is seeking to
recruit a highly competent Human Resource Manager
Qualifications and Experience Required:
·
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource
Management or other related field
·
MBA in Human Resource Management,
Business Administration or related field is preferred.
·
Member of the Institute of Human
Resource Management (IHRM) in Kenya is an added advantage
·
A minimum of 7 years working
experience in a senior HR management role
·
3-5 years of supervisory experience
Skills and Attributes:
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Personal integrity and transparency
with direct supervisor(s)
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Experience in managing large staff
using a HR management software
·
Strong leadership, interpersonal and
networking skills
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Strong analytical, planning,
negotiation and communications skills
·
Strong supervisory and managerial
skills
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Must be a team player and motivator
·
Good training facilitation and
presentation skills
·
Working knowledge of Kenyan labour
laws as well as immigration processes
·
Proficient in computer usage for
business including Microsoft Office Suite, email and electronic HR systems,
recruitment via social media platforms e.g. LinkedIn
·
Fluency in written and spoken
English.
Roles and Responsibilities:
·
Human resource planning and budgeting
based on the Country Office strategic plan.
·
Ensure compliance to organisational
HR policies.
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Advise organisational management on
any recommendations to modify organisational HR policy
·
Ensure compliance to labour law and
stay up to date on its development in Kenya.
·
Managing staff recruitment for Kenya
offices, including development of job descriptions, posting job openings,
interviewing and on-boarding.
·
Work with department heads in
preparing job descriptions.
·
Design, make evidence-based
recommendations and implement compensation and benefit plans.
·
Negotiate with insurance companies to
ensure the most economical premium rates and the best value for staff.
·
Work with management and supervisors
to create and foster staff development opportunities. Develop and maintain
performance evaluation system for all employees; create materials, conduct
trainings, advise staff and supervisors on HR processes
·
Develop and maintain performance
management systems including policies for addressing employee relations,
grievances and discipline.
·
Develop a whistle-blower policy and
orient staff.
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Conduct appropriate staff training
and orientation of staff.
·
Maintain staff records in
confidential filing system
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Review monthly payroll list.
·
Keeps the Director of Finance and
Operations informed of problems, issues and concerns on a regular basis.
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Any other duty allocated by the
Director of Finance and Operations.
To apply for this position, send a
detailed CV and cover letter, stating your current position, current
remuneration and contact details to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com by
Wednesday, November 23, 2016.
NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge
candidates for job placement.