Chief Human Resource Management at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Job Group CPSB 07 `M’ (Internal Position) Number of Posts           : One (1)

Terms of Service    : Permanent & Pensionable

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 47,780 – Kshs. 63,900 per month

Other Allowances: As provided for by the Salaries and Remunerations Commission

Job description

An officer at this level will be deployed at the payroll unit within the county department in-charge of public service and shall be responsible to the Assistant Director of Human Resource Management in performing the following specific duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Management of the County Payroll and Registry Sections
• Management and control of the Integrated Payroll and Payroll Database (IPPD)
• Oversee and direct payroll procedures
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations
• Supervise and coach payroll team
• Develop systems to process payroll account transaction (e.g. salaries, benefits, deductions, taxes and third-party payments).
• Coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems
• Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations) and system
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal
• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audit
• Maintain accurate records and prepare
• Resolve issues and answer payroll related questions
• planning, controlling and coordinating all human resource management activities in such areas as recruitment, appointment, employee relations, discipline, remuneration and staff welfare within the framework of existing human resource management objectives, policies and regulations;
• General supervision, training and development of officers under him/her.
• Any other responsibility as may be

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have the following qualification:

• served as a Senior Human Resource Management Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years, or its equivalent;
• a bachelor’s degree in social sciences and Part II of CPS or Diploma in Personnel Management/ Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations from a recognized university/institution;
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• be a member of IHRM Professional body;
• a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• satisfy chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Certified Human Resource Management Professionals (CHRP) Certificate will be an added advantage;
• Must be Proficient in Integrated Payroll and Personnel Database (IPPD)