HR Officer at Lake Basin Development Authority

The position reports to the Chief Manager – Human Resources and Administration in performing the following duties and responsibilities:

• Formulation and continuous review of appropriate Human Resource management policies, procedures and strategies ensuring they are aligned to the legal framework that governs the Authority.
• Development of guidelines for the implementation of human resource strategies and policies and building the capacity of line officers to implement.
• Management of the performance management process including facilitating the setting and reviewing of performance objectives, training and development, succession planning and career development.
• Implementation of terms and conditions of service including salary administration, reward and recognition, pension management and all other staff welfare matters.
• Management of employee relations within the Authority including dispute handling and discipline management.
• Ensure Implementation of the terms and conditions of service including salary administration, reward and recognition, pension management and all other staff welfare matters.
• Maintain up-to-date staff records including leave, assessments, contracts etc as required by the Employment Act.
• Prepare and submit periodic statutory reports to the various stakeholders as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or relevant social sciences from a recognized University
• Post graduate qualifications in HR, CPS (K) Final or equivalent would be an added advantage
• Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management
• At least 5 years relevant experience with in a senior management position.
• Knowledge of Kenya labour laws governing employee matters.
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be computer literate.
• Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010