Assistant Manager, Human Resource & Administration “Re-advertised” at Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager will support the Head of Human Resource and Administration to oversee departmental functions and manage employees. The candidate shall implement and conduct on a timely basis HR processes and practices including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, orientation and training. Other responsibilities will include HR data management and reporting, supervision of staff in the department, co-ordination of HR activities, development of HR staff annual KPIs and performance appraisal.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare HR strategy including manpower planning and succession plans.
• Resourcing; co-ordinate and support all aspects of the recruitment and selection process of staff through job description development, recruitment planning, advertising, shortlisting, selection and deployment.
• Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop skills and capabilities of staff; analyze training needs in conjunction with line managers, plan and deliver training
• Prepare annual HR budgets and procurement plans
• Process HR data and payroll entries in a timely manner
• Provide guidance to employees and management in regard to HR policies, practices and relevant employment law.
• Rewards management, compensation and benefits administration
• Implementation of Staff welfare, health and safety programmes
• Enterprise Risk Management: undertake departmental HR audits, protect assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.

Person Specifications:

• For appointment as the Assistant Manager – Human Resource and Administration, a person must possess the following qualifications:
• Be a citizen of Kenya.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or relevant field with
• Postgraduate Diploma in HR
• Master’s degree in human resource management or relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications: CHRP certification
• Member of IHRM in good standing
• 5 years working experience with at least 4 years in a similar position.