Human Resource Manager at Kisii University

Ref. No: KSU/RA/05/2018

The Human Resource Manager shall be answerable to the Registrar (Administration, Human Resource and Central Services) and responsible for general human resource matters in the University.

Job Requirements:

• At least a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent.
• Must possess a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences (Human Resource Option) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Must have at least ten (10) years relevant working experience as Human Resource Manager with three (3) years at Grade XIII OR comparable position preferably in a University setting.
• Must possess Certificate of Human Resource Professional III (CHRP III).
• Must be a registered member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) with a valid Practicing License.
• Must be Computer literate and possess skills and competencies on HRIS, Pay Roll management and Employee Resourcing.
• Be a CPS (K) or have equivalent professional qualification.

Main Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and implementing effective human resources strategy, policies, processes and procedures in line with University objectives.
• Ensuring alignment of HR Policies and procedures to the labour laws and other appropriate legislations
• Play an advisory role in recruitment and interview processes.
• Ensuring employee personal data is captured in the Human Resource Management Information System.
• Pay roll Administration.
• Development of training programs for short capacity building courses and seminars.
• Preparation of Management counter proposals of Collective Bargaining Agreements for negotiations
• Monitoring the University establishment, cost, productivity and advising remedial actions.
• Leading the reward and recognition policies, processes and their implementation
• Leading in developing a performance culture through elaborate policies, processes and procedures to achieve the University strategy
• Responsible for talent management in the department including coaching, mentoring, developing, motivating, training and evaluating staff to achieve highest levels of performance.
• Managing and implementing change initiatives to achieve desired university plans and culture.

Terms and Conditions of service

• The appointment will be on permanent and pensionable terms
• The successful candidate will be offered competitive remuneration package including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Government of Kenya public service guidelines.

General Requirements

All applicants must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 by obtaining clearance from the following Government agencies:

• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• National Police Service (NPS) for current certificate of good conduct

Applicants who possess academic certificates from foreign universities are advised to get and attach equation from the Commission for University Education.