Human Resource Manager at Wisen HR Services

Location: Kahawa West, Nairobi.

Job Summary: Under minimal supervision is responsible for coordinating, and performing a variety of technical, administrative and supervisory duties related to personnel operations, employment, employee relations, employee benefits and educational service functions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Advises administrative team on developing regulatory requirements and evaluation on implication of such regulations in a Hospital operation.
• Manages the employment policies of the hospital to assure compliance of all labor regulations.  Provides counsel to management team on hospital policies and practices regarding employment issues.
• Manages the hospital benefit plans, including medical insurance, life insurance, pension, workers’ compensation, paid time off and leave policies, and makes policy recommendations designed to meet organizational objectives
• Prepares reports, and communication activities including newsletters, booklets, and brochures intended to educate staff regarding personnel policies and features of benefit programs
• Completes and files applicable for labor regulation, NSSF, NHIF and  reports on employment and benefit plans
• Facilitates the employment process and acquisition of personnel.  Directs the organizations recruitment and retention efforts.  Develops strategy for recruitment of new employees.
• Processes pertinent employee documents and files including personnel action forms, employment requisitions, leaves of absence and termination notices.
• Provides information to employees regarding interpretation and explanation of hospital regulations, labor contracts, and personnel policies and procedures
• Develops and administers a job evaluation program to include continuous review of existing and new positions for appropriate classification
• Provides administrative direction for the development and delivery of education and training programs
• Conducts the monthly General Hospital Orientation program
• Evaluates and recommends systems that would increase the operating efficiency of the education, personnel and benefit functions of the hospital
• Plans and develops personnel programs to include the activities of labor relations, employment, wage and hour benefits and compensation
• Investigates causes of disputes and grievances and recommends correction action
• Hires, orients and evaluates personnel in assigned area
• Ensures that all Accreditation and Licensing Regulations are compiled with and enforced
• Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships among hospital departments and employee
• Responsible for the preparation and compliance of the annual (HR) budget
• Performs other job related duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Key Skills and Competencies: 

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Business or Personnel Administration or related field, required
• Master’s Degree preferred 
• Management experience in personnel administration and labor relation
• Previous health care management experience, preferred
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of legal and operational aspects of personnel administration and labor relations
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of information systems and personal computers
• Employee must demonstrate competency computer skills (Word, Excel, PPT etc.)