Job Profile:
The Assistant Manager will support the Head of Human Resource and Administration to oversee departmental functions and manage employees. The candidate shall implement and conduct on a timely basis HR processes and practices including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, orientation and training. Other responsibilities will include HR data management and reporting, supervision of staff in the department, co-ordination of HR activities, development of HR staff annual KPIs and performance appraisal.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare HR strategy including manpower planning and succession plans.
Resourcing; co-ordinate and support all aspects of the recruitment and selection process of staff through Job Description development, recruitment planning, advertising, shortlisting, selection and deployment.
Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop skills and capabilities of staff; analyze training needs in conjunction with line managers, plan and deliver training
Prepare annual HR budgets and procurement plans
Process HR data and payroll entries in a timely manner
Provide guidance to employees and management in regard to HR policies, practices and relevant employment law.
Rewards management, compensation and benefits administration
Implementation of Staff welfare, health and safety programmes
Enterprise Risk Management; undertake departmental HR audits, protect assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.
Person Specifications/ Qualifications:
For appointment as the Assistant Manager - Human Resource and Administration, a person must possess the following qualifications:
Be a citizen of Kenya.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Bachelor's degree in human resource management or relevant field with Postgraduate Diploma in HR
Master's degree in human resource management or relevant field will be an added advantage.
Professional qualifications: CHRP certification
Member of IHRM in good standing
5 years working experience with at least 4 years in a similar position.
Key Competencies and Personal attributes
The following key attributes will be required for the position.
Strong people skills
Human resource management
Performance review methods and techniques
Ability to work independently and effectively use time
An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
Be a self-driven team player.
Be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality.
Proven a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness and good temperament.
Be a result-oriented leader.
Ability to work under pressure.