Job purpose
The position is responsible for planning, advising, directing human resources
programs such as staff training and development, recruitment and selection,
onboarding, reward management, performance management and employee health and
safety.
Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage strategies, policies and
procedures on Human Resource Management and General Administration and provide
leadership in their implementation for effective and efficient service
delivery;
Guide line managers and staff in the implementation
of Human Resource strategies, policies and procedures;
Provide secretariat services to the Human Resource
Management Advisory Committee;
Coordinate the preparation and absorption of Human Resource Management budgets;
Coordinate recruitment, selection, placement,
succession planning, and career progression policy and procedure guidelines;
Manage and coordinate training and development
activities through the identification of staff training needs assessment and
recommend relevant courses to develop staff capacity in conjunction with the
Head of Departments and/or other external training bodies as required to
facilitate capacity building;
Manage and coordinate performance and career
management programmes to improve individual and the organization’s performance;
Coordinate the development and implementation of
reward management and remuneration policies and strategies that attract,
retain, and motivate employees to higher productivity;
Coordinate and supervise the development, management,
and maintenance of contracts, staff files, and other employee records;
Approve staff leave and office attendance management;
Coordinate the preparation of accurate and timely HR
monthly and annual reporting;
Ensure accurate and timely performance of payroll
functions by supervising the input of payroll data, maintaining payroll records
in compliance with legal requirements and policies and procedures;
Manage and coordinate the implementation of HRM
policies and guidelines and programs such as employee welfare, wellness, health
and safety, staff incentive programmes, and resolving industrial relations and
discipline matters;
Coordinate staff and work performance in the Human
Resource management to ensure efficient and effective service delivery;
Ex officio to the Pensions Scheme;
Authorize payroll and staff-related expenditures to
ensure timely payments of salaries and other benefits to employees;
Coordinate leave processing to create work-life
balance for all employees through a scheduled time roster;
Process pensions for retiring employees based on
operating legislation to ensure continuity of lifestyle after retirement;
Seek authority to recruit and select staff to match
workload requirements with human capital;
Perform orientation of staff, interns, and students
on attachment to familiarize them with the day-to-day operations of the school;
Process staff training requests to facilitate the
acquisition of the right skills for the right job, build capacity, and embrace
the changing trends in technology;
Procure medical benefits and insurance to ensure the
well-being of employees for continuity in productivity through good health; and
Execute compliance with statutory deductions in
accordance with the laid down labour laws to avoid penalties.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
Undertake staff recruitment plans that ensure
availability of requisite numbers and competencies to enable the organization
to achieve its organizational objectives;
Undertake job analysis and advise on the review of
job descriptions;
Monitor formulation and maintenance of service
contracts;
Monitor human resources management budget;
Resolve staff grievances and disciplinary matters and
maintain harmonious labour relations;
Manage payroll and staff-related expenditures to
ensure timely payments of salaries and other benefits to employees;
Monitor leave to create work-life balance for all
employees through a scheduled time roster;
Process pensions for retiring employees based on
operating legislation to ensure continuity of lifestyle after retirement;
Undertake recruitment and selection of staff to match
workload requirements with human capital;
Undertake orientation of staff, interns, and students
on attachment to familiarize them with the day-to-day operations of the school;
Process staff training requests to facilitate the
acquisition of the right skills for the right job, build capacity, and embrace
the changing trends in technology;
Procure medical benefits and insurance to ensure the
well-being of employees for continuity in productivity through good health; and
Monitor compliance with statutory deductions in
accordance with the laid down labour laws to avoid penalties.
Persons Specifications
Master’s degree in Human Resource Management,
Business Administration, or its equivalent;
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a
business-related field/social sciences;
Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management OR
Certified Human Resource Management Professional (CHRMPK);
Minimum KCSE B or its equivalent;
Membership to the Institute of Human Resources
Management with a current practicing certificate;
At least nine (9) years of relevant work experience;
Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks; and
Meets the requirements of chapter six of the
Constitution.
Competencies and skills
Strong communication and presentation skills;
Good mentorship and coaching skills;
Good analytical skills;
Problem solving;
Professionalism;
Strong negotiation skills;
Leadership and supervision skills.
How To Apply
Terms of Offer:
The Authority offers an attractive remuneration
package commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of each position.
Successful candidates for positions in Job Grade IRA
4 to IRA 10 shall be appointed on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.
Application:
Interested applicants MUST adhere to
the application instructions provided below:
The applicants MUST submit their
biodata online by filling in the form provided in the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/L8fWqDZ1r1
In addition, the applicants MUST send
their hard copy applications enclosing their Curriculum Vitae and copies of
relevant academic and professional certificates and copy of National
Identification Card. The applicant MUST also include telephone
number, e-mail address and names and addresses of three (3) referees familiar
with the applicant’s professional background and experience.
Hard Copy Applications addressed to the undersigned,
to be sent by post or delivered to the Insurance Regulatory Authority at Zep Re
Place, 2nd Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill. Please note that these should be
sealed, marked “Confidential” and indicate the job reference (e.g. “REF: MF/05”
for Manager Finance).
Commissioner of Insurance & Chief Executive
Officer
Insurance Regulatory Authority
Zep-Re Place
P.O Box 43505-00100
Nairobi
Applications must be received by close of business
at 5pm on Friday 28th June 2024.
Compliance Requirement:
In accordance with The Employment (Amendment) Act,
2022, the Authority will require candidates it wishes to enter into a written
contract of service with to comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution by
submitting mandatory compliance and clearance certificates from the relevant
entities.
Important:
IRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Canvasing in any manner shall lead to automatic
disqualification.
