Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in Kenya. The Society is seeking a qualified professional in the following position:
Position
Title:
Senior
Human Resource Business Partner
Reporting
to:
Head of Human Resources
Job
location:
Nairobi
Overall Purpose
The role is responsible for ensuring that programs and processes delivered are aligned with business strategies and HR priorities in designated Departments, Regions and business units. The position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues and is the Deputy to the Head of the department and has a supervisory role embedded into their responsibilities.
The responsibilities
include delivering/managing the annual processes (e.g. Manpower Planning,
Performance Management, compensation cycle, Employee Relations) and managing
career events and initiatives in the employee employment cycle. The position is
also responsible for advising and coaching line managers on HR core programs,
processes and policies and ensure that all are implemented in a consistent
manner across the Society.
The selected candidate
will be required to assess and anticipate HR-related needs and have the
capacity to proactively communicate and seek to develop integrated solutions
together with the respective internal business units and the HR Office. The
position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added
service to management and employees that reflects the society’s and business
objectives.
Scope of the role
- Internal
advisor, technical expert, strategic partner on human resources issues
- Interpretation
and enforcement of human capital policies and employment regulations
- A
member of the management team of the internal client i.e Assigned business
unit
- Support
discussions and transfer best practices from different functions in the
organization
- Provide
leadership in the people management and employee relations issues
Key responsibilities
- Ensure
HR programs are delivered and aligned with Business strategies along with
HR priorities
- Support
the annual performance management and compensation processes in alignment
with Society practices
- Coach
leadership on standard talent management process and ensure development
and implementation of talent practices ie succession planning, training
and performance management
- Work
toward standardization and consistency of approach to HR across the
Society on issues relating to employee management and relations
- Keep
HR processes in full compliance with the legal, regulatory and internal
frameworks
- Provide
HR reports and analysis for management decision including turnover,
development, discipline, manpower planning e.t.c.
- Analyse
trends and metrics in partnership with the HR Team to develop solutions,
programs and policies.
- Manage
and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective,
thorough and objective investigations.
- Maintain
in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management
of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Partner with the legal department as needed/required.
- Provide
day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g.,
coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Work
closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build
morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Provide
guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and
succession planning.
- Work
with teams to Identify training needs for business units and individual
executive coaching needs.
- Participate
in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.
Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
- Involved
on the strategy for assimilation of HR processes such as performance
review, employee engagement survey, development review, merit increase etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s
Degree preferably in Human Resources
- Seven
years’ experience as a HR generalist
- Certified
member of IHRM or a professional HR body & possess Certification to
Practice
- Demonstrated
working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including
compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union
relations, diversity, performance management, and employment laws.
Key Competencies
- Good
knowledge of employment laws in Kenya
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and
interface with Senior Members and Executives of KRCS and its Business
Entities
- A
strong sense of business ethics and literacy including the ability to
appropriately handle confidential information and demonstrate an
understanding of Project Management, financial Management, strategic
Management, Culture and Performance Management.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position Supervises
HR Officers, and also serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the
department.
Work Environment
This job operates in a
professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office
equipment such as laptop/computers.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who
meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/careers to reach us not later than 25th November
2022; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
