Human Resource Manager at Flexi-Personnel

Job purpose: The Human Resource Manager is responsible for managing the human resources functions at the Nairobi Office and field offices.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or other related field
• MBA in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field is preferred.
• Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in Kenya is an added advantage
• A minimum of 7 years working experience in a senior HR management role
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience

Skills and Attributes:

• Personal integrity and transparency with direct supervisor(s)
• Experience in managing large staff using a HR management software
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and networking skills
• Strong analytical, planning, negotiation and communications skills
• Strong supervisory and managerial skills
• Must be a team player and motivator
• Good training facilitation and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Kenyan labour laws as well as immigration processes
• Proficient in computer usage for business including Microsoft Office Suite, email and electronic HR systems, recruitment via social media platforms e.g. LinkedIn
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Human resource planning and budgeting based on the Country Office strategic plan.
• Ensure compliance to organisational HR policies.
• Advise organisational management on any recommendations to modify organisational HR policy
• Ensure compliance to labour law and stay up to date on its development in Kenya.
• Managing staff recruitment for Kenya offices, including development of job descriptions, posting job openings, interviewing and on-boarding.
• Work with department heads in preparing job descriptions.
• Design, make evidence-based recommendations and implement compensation and benefit plans.
• Negotiate with insurance companies to ensure the most economical premium rates and the best value for staff.
• Work with management and supervisors to create and foster staff development opportunities. Develop and maintain performance evaluation system for all employees; create materials, conduct trainings, advise staff and supervisors on HR processes
• Develop and maintain performance management systems including policies for addressing employee relations, grievances and discipline.
• Develop a whistle-blower policy and orient staff.
• Conduct appropriate staff training and orientation of staff.
• Maintain staff records in confidential filing system
• Review monthly payroll list.
• Keeps the Director of Finance and Operations informed of problems, issues and concerns on a regular basis.
• Any other duty allocated by the Director of Finance and Operations.