Human Resource and Administration Manager at Kenya Film Commission

Job Ref No: KFC/HRAM/2018

Kenya Film Commission seeks to recruit a dynamic, visionary and innovative person to fill the position of Human Resource and Administration Manager.

Responsible for the management of Human Resources Function; including formulation, periodic review and implementation of HR policies, compensation and benefits administration, staff training and development; employee relations and performance management.

Formulation and implementation of Human Resources & Administration strategies and policies for optimum development and utilization of KFC resources.

Reporting: The job holder reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Human Resource Functions

• Ensure that all employment practices, compensation, employee benefits, and human resources programs are within established standards, procedures, guidelines, and policies of KFC and local labour laws.
• Maintain contact with the labour industry, other organizations and government departments to keep abreast and updated on developments that are relevant to the human resources process in KFC.
• Facilitate periodic review and update of Human Resources policies and procedures in line with changes in the regulatory and labour environment.
• Coordinate the performance management process to ensure that it is effective and that it is linked to the staff development programmes.
• Coordinate staff training and development programmes. This includes training needs analysis, evaluation of training, feedback to management, and coordination of special programmes.
• Coordinates the human resources planning process including staff recruitment and selection process for the organization.
• Manages the process of staff appointments, which includes issuance, renewal and termination of contracts.
• Ensures that the organization maintains a compensation and benefits package that is internally equitable and externally competitive within its ability to pay.
• Ensures provision of administrative support, which includes maintenance of personnel records, payroll administration, processing of staff benefits and management of retirement benefits scheme.
• Ensures that KFC maintains good employee and industrial relations through well managed staff welfare schemes, a healthy and safe working environment, effective management of disciplinary and grievance issues, and effective communication processes.
• Coordinates employee related legal issues and advise management on appropriate course of action.
• Coordinates work related counseling and stress management services for staff.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Commission’s strategic plan and ensure effective contribution of the Human Resource function towards achievement of the plans.
• Preparation and control of Human Resource budgets.
• Act as a change management catalyst within the Commission; include career development, and succession management.
• Formulation and implementation of annual work plan.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO from time to time.

Administration and Risk Management

• Ensures adequate insurance cover for staff, premises, property and equipment of the organization are in place.
• Facilitates the management of the premises and staff security including the design, implementation and periodic review of security systems.
• Ensures that adequate fire equipment and appliances are in place for all the organization’s facilities.
• Supervise the maintenance of KFC premises, furniture and equipment to ensure that they are in good working good condition.
• Provide the Management and the Board with necessary information and advice on asset maintenance.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (Human Resource Management or Strategic Management or Organizational Development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Human Resource Management or Business Administration (Human Resource Management option) from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Development.
• At least eight (8) years professional experience in Human Resource Management and Senior level management;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

Professional Training / Qualifications:

• Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Leadership or any related field
• Be a registered Member of a reputable Professional Body such as Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) and must be in good standing.
• Proficiency in Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS)