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HR Jobs in Kenya
Position title: Head of Human Resource
Reporting to: The Head of HR reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the CEO, the Head of HR maintains and enhances the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.
The Head of HR has overall responsibility for the HR function as it relates to all AGF’s team members, including employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, development, implementation and administration of AGF’s human resources programs and employment policies, personnel record keeping, staff compensation and team member safety issues, training and workforce development, and compliance with HR laws and regulations.
The Head of HR performs advanced professional work advising AGF team leaders and team members on the application of employment, benefits and workers compensation laws and regulations and AGF’s employment policies in the contexts of hiring, discipline, employment termination, training, compensation, benefits, leave, equal opportunity and other human resources issues.
The Head of HR must be open and available to discuss human resources matters with the entire staff.
The Head of HR works, in relation with the CFO, administers AGF’s benefits program, address employee safety issues, and oversee AGF’s third party administrator and outside counsel in the handling of workers compensation matters.
The Head of HR supervises the Organizational Development & Training function.
The Head of HR also performs such other functions as may be assigned by the General CEO.
Major Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the CEO, the Head of HR
Lead and direct the Human Resource team to deliver a comprehensive HR service to the business
Employee Relations: Managing absence, disciplinary, grievances, sickness etc.
Measure employee satisfaction and identify areas that require improvement
Performance Management: Coaching managers on performance management issues and processes
Learning & Development : Providing guidance on development for managers and their teams;
Training – Implementing: The training and development agenda; identify areas that need attention and improvement;
Recruitment & retention: Managing talent and succession planning; taking overall responsibility for recruitment activity and campaigns;
Reward advise and support employees on company benefits;
Policy & procedures: Implementation of new HR policies, procedures and processes;
Ensure all company policies and procedures are up to date in line with current employment law.
Ensure line managers are up to date with changes to any policies;
Working with senior managers, coaching them and advising on all people issues;
Deal with complex disciplinary/grievance and HR issues, using HR and company knowledge evidencing appropriate decision making skills;
Crafting of business and people solutions;
Managing priorities between casework and projects;
Managing HR budgets.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experiences: Hiring, Human Resources Management, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Communication Processes, Compensation and Wage Structure, Supports Diversity, Classifying Employees, Employment Law, Laws Against Sexual Harassment, Organization
Professional skills:
Superb communication skills honed in business partnering/advisory roles;
Examples of adding value as both an individual contributor and active team member;
Experience of dealing with senior and sometimes challenging individuals;
Ability to build rapport quickly with key members of the executive team;
Ability to represent the Human Resource function as part of the bigger business picture;
Confident directing HR and advising managers on all aspects of people management and development;
Demonstrable experience in managing redundancy or other relevant HR projects;
Strong understanding of employment law;
A professional and commercial approach to HR, with the ability to deliver high employee satisfaction, appropriate development and reward for individuals.
General competencies:
Demonstrated ability to relate to the field of responsibility in a strategic and analytic manner and with a long-term development perspective;
Proved ability to combine strategic thinking with day-to-day operational management;
Cultural sensitivity and proven ability to collaborate closely and respectfully within a culturally and professionally diverse setting;
Qualifications:
Master degree in finance, business administration or related field;
Strong academic background in labour law;
A minimum of 10 years’ managerial and leadership experience in Human Resource
Management or advisory;
Fluency in English and a sound working knowledge of French
Eligibility: The position is open only to Kenyan nationals.
Location: Nairobi with possible travels.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae to recruitment@africanguaranteefund.com, quoting the position title.
Provide detailed of your current and expected remuneration.
Application deadline is Tuesday, 3rd June, 2014.
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