DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose of the job is to coordinate and implement human resource management functions, ensuring effective staffing, staff welfare, and compliance with labour laws and institutional HR policies in support of the College's strategic mandate. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Advise the council/BOG on matters relating to Human Resource policies so as to make informed decisions
Act as the link between the management and the union through negotiations formulation of agreements such as collective bargaining agreements to ensure smooth Labour relations in the institution
Oversee the human resource trainings and development through liaison with other departments to establish human resource needs
Oversee the administration of the staff appraisal process and review the staff annual appraisals reports to monitor staff performance in the institution
Oversee recruitment, appointment and promotions of staff to ensure the institution has the right staffing
Manage and update the payroll to ensure compliance with the payroll process and government regulations
Handle the staff discipline and grievances issues to ensure that best practice in the management of discipline is instilled in the institution.
Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance requirements
Provide counselling and guidance services to the staff to promote staff welfare and wellness
Monitor the working environment of the staff to ensure health and safety measures are observed
Analyse the requirement of the institution to identify gaps and ensure consistent provision of requisite manpower in the institution.
Monitor the implementation of the training programmes to ensure timeliness, cost efficiency and high-quality standards
Maintain the Human Resource Information system and ensure confidentiality of staffs' personal information
Any other duties as may be assigned by authority from time to time.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Human Resource Management Option), Social Sciences with a Diploma in Human Resource Management, Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or an equivalent from a recognized institution
Membership with IHRM (Institute of Human Resource Management, Kenya)
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant post-qualification work experience in a human resource management role, preferably in a public institution, educational establishment, or a comparable organisation
Proficiency in computer applications including MS Office Suite, ERP software etc