A leading multi-national company in the wholesale
Telecommunications infrastructure provision market, who provide a focused range
of services, in the East and Central African region, delivering sustainable
value to customers, is looking to fill the role of Head of Human
Resource.
Job Purpose/Summary
The Head of Human Resource will initiate activities aimed at
enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the work performance results and the
development of human resource in the company
Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulate
& implement HR policies & procedures within the legal framework
- Develop
and implement HR strategies in line with company’s strategic plan
- Participate
in the training needs identification process in consultation with line
managers and coordinate the implementation of the training plan
- Coordinate
and monitor employee appraisals and performance evaluation
- Develop
good rapport and relationship with HR agencies and other support service
providers
- Develop
Human Resource management strategies and comprehensive action plans
- Develop
HR management plans to ensure effective succession management in the
company
- Liaise
with line managers to understand their business strategy and develop HR
plans accordingly
- Implement
and manage the performance management system and ensure its effective
execution through the line managers
- Handle
administration of staff contracts and translation of terms of service
- Manage
Industrial Relations within the organization and ensure the company
adheres to the labour laws
- Advise
management on grievances and appeals, adverse actions, employee discipline
and related matters within the framework of the Labour laws
- Investigate
and resolve complaints, appeals, and oversee employees disputes
settlements and legal issues of workforce
- Enforce
safety regulations within the company
- Participate
in the recruitment and selection and placement process of staff
- Handle
staff correspondences related to enquiries and promotions
- Participation
in the preparation of annual budget for staff salaries and wages
- Management
of the staff medical scheme
- Management
of confidential and employee records, effective leave, benefits and
payroll administration
- Supervise
HR & Administration staff in the department
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Social Science or Human Resource Management
- Higher
diploma in Human Resource Management
- A
Master’s degree will be an advantage
- Experience
in Telecommunication or ICT firms
- Excellent
skills and familiarity in HR soft ware
- Minimum
of 10 years’ experience in Human Resources Management five of which must
have been at senior management level with a direct functional reporting to
the head of the business
- Generalist
HR practitioner with a sound knowledge in the Employment laws, labour
relations and driving employee performance
- Good
negotiation, interpersonal and analytical skills
Personal Attribute
- Thorough
Knowledge of the Kenya labour laws
- Tact
and diplomacy: Ability to lead and instil sense of general discipline
- Strong
level of influence and negotiation skills.
- Ability
and initiative to work in a dynamic, high profile environment
- Well-developed
communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability
to manage established processes and systems
- Has
a keen eye for details
- Ability
to present information in forms, tables, and spread sheets
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, and your current
salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business
14th March 2013.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
