Assistant Director Human Resource Management at Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)

Description

• Coordinate the implementation and review of human resource management policies, legislation, regulations, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with government and institutional requirements
• Oversee workforce planning by analysing staffing levels and making recommendations on establishment, succession planning, and optimal staffing structures
• Monitor and evaluate human resource utilization and advise management on staff deployment, redeployment, and workforce optimization
• Coordinate career progression initiatives by analysing staff development needs and recommending promotions, career growth, and succession management strategies
• Oversee the implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS), risk management frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Human Resource Directorate
• Provide technical guidance on human resource management matters and coordinate the implementation of approved recommendations, policies, and management decisions
• Supervise payroll administration to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee remuneration and statutory deductions
• Coordinate staff induction, orientation, and onboarding programmes to facilitate effective integration of new employees into the Institute
• Coordinate training needs assessments, develop annual training plans, and monitor the implementation of staff capacity-building programmes
• Oversee the development, review, and delivery of training materials and in-house learning programmes to enhance staff competencies
• Coordinate the implementation of human resource planning and succession management programmes to ensure business continuity and leadership development
• Oversee the implementation of employee relations, performance management, discipline, communication, remuneration, staff welfare, and other human resource management programmes
• Prepare and present periodic human resource management reports, briefs, and performance updates for management, the Board, and other stakeholders
• Identify emerging trends and best practices in human resource management and recommend appropriate interventions to improve institutional effectiveness
• Coordinate the design, administration, and analysis of employee satisfaction and engagement surveys and recommend improvement initiatives
• Oversee the maintenance, integrity, confidentiality, and regular updating of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and employee records
• Supervise, mentor, and appraise officers within the Human Resource Directorate to promote high performance and professional development
• Perform any other human resource management duties

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Twelve (12) years work experience as a Principal Human Resource Management Officer    
• Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management/Administration  
• Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Strategic Planning    
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution    
• Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)    
• Practicing License not less than 4 weeks old