Parker Randall Eastern Africa is a
member firm of Parker Randall International. We offer professional services in
Audit, Tax and Advisory across Africa. The firm is committed to deliver quality services through highly integrated global
methodologies and adherence to professional standards.
The Eastern Africa Practice has its
regional office in Nairobi, Kenya.
We seek to recruit for the position
of an HR and Administration Manager, based at our Nairobi office.
Key
Responsibilities:
Effectively manage the Human Resource
and Administration function in the firm:
·
In liaison with the Executives,
develop a HR Strategy for the firm;
·
Developing, reviewing and revising HR
policies in compliance with changing or new legislation;
·
Serve as a link between management
and employees by handling queries, interpreting and administering contracts,
and providing pragmatic and consistent
guidance and advice to managers on performance and other human resource issues;
guidance and advice to managers on performance and other human resource issues;
·
Perform human resources management
work relating to recruitment, hiring, orientation, compensation and benefits,
performance management, capacity
building, and transitions (i.e., promotion, transfer or separation);
building, and transitions (i.e., promotion, transfer or separation);
·
Plan and conduct new employee
orientation in coordination with the heads of department to foster positive
attitude toward organizational objectives;
·
Arrange and monitor induction for all
staff and ensure that meetings are arranged, objectives met and that feedback
is obtained. Ensure that the induction pack is maintained and kept up to date;
·
Maintain records and compile
statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers,
performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates,
disciplinary reports, Leaves forms etc.
disciplinary reports, Leaves forms etc.
·
Payroll administration in liaison
with the finance team on salaries for existing and prospective staff, ensuring
consistency with approved budgets as well as
administration of benefits and other compensation packages;
administration of benefits and other compensation packages;
·
Oversee integrity of performance
management process, including utilization of relevant forms, and ensure
appraisals are conducted as per policy and completed in timely manner;
·
Liaise with the Chief Executive
Officer and other Directors on employee grievances, interpretation and
compliance of labor laws, disputed vendor contracts, etc.
·
Represent organization at
personnel-related hearings and investigations;
·
Analyse reports to identify and
determine causes of personnel problems and turnover and develop recommendations
for improvement of organization’s personnel policies and practices;
·
Support in management of the
procurement process including prequalification of suppliers as per the
procurement policy;
·
Manage service delivery by
third-party service providers including consultants and outsourced services by
monitoring contracts and service level agreements, taking corrective action
where necessary;
·
Submit monthly reports to the Chief
Executive Officer as per the approved reporting templates and framework.
Qualifications
and Experience:
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource
Management or related social sciences;
·
Master’s Degree would be an added
advantage;
·
Higher National Diploma in Human
Resources Management;
·
Member of the Institute of Human Resource
Management of Kenya with a valid
·
Practicing Certificate;
·
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a
senior HR role.
Skills and
Competencies:
·
Working knowledge of and experience
in local labor and employment laws and legal resources;
·
Excellent oral and written
communication skills;
·
Strong writing and presentation
skills with ability to communicate well within and across diverse groups;
·
Team player with good interpersonal
skills;
·
Strong business awareness and good
analytical skills;
·
Ability to make key decisions and
solve problems;
·
Excellent organization and time
management skills;
·
Integrity within a professional
environment;
·
Fluency in English.
·
Working knowledge of French will be
an added advantage.
Send application and resume to careers@parkerrandall-ea.com
by 6th March 2019.