Country Human Resources Manager at SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

The person

The selected candidate will be:

• Committed to talent management through planning, managing and executing sourcing strategies. S/he will be experienced in managing and executing a full end-to-end recruitment cycle.
• Solutions oriented for complex HR questions including compensation and benefits. S/he is thorough and pays attention to detail to ensure flawless execution of HR processes. 
• Able to effectively build working relationships across a spectrum of SNV managers and employees for support and coaching, external HR (recruitment agencies, health institutions, and labour organisations and INGO networks.
• Well versed in relevant Kenya and Burundi laws and regulations to inform decisions and provide advice to the Country Management Team (CMT).
• Experienced in developing external and internal pools of talent to quickly meet current and future workforce needs.
• Result-driven and able to source and win the best talent in a competitive market. S/he will continuously invest in building and maintaining potential talent through ongoing relationship, performance and professional development management.
• Committed to Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) at all levels.

Essential job responsibilities/ functions:

• Advise CMT and Project Managers (PMs) on organisational changes and policies, and Kenya and Burundi labour laws and legal and regulatory requirement(s).
• Ensure timely pay roll and pension administration.
• Analyse data on HR indicators, including trends and metrics, and providing regular information to the CMT and Global Office (GO) for informed decision making and planning.
• Advise CMT on optimal talent management strategies, including performance management, professional development, recruitment, and promotions.
• Implement job structures and maintaining job profiles.
• Regularly analyse staff composition and costing levels and advise management on organisational design including strategic staff forecasting and adherence to SNV’s GESI commitments.
• Formulate, maintain, and implement the human resource manual for national staff, ensuring alignment to global frameworks and local labour law.
• Implement and support line managers in staff performance management.
• Review and advise on recruitment and staffing requirements, ensuring GESI commitments. 
• Implement the health & safety workplace policies and perform country employee satisfaction surveys according to corporate guidelines.
• Build awareness and advise management on health and safety, including those required by local laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree being in Human resources or related field.
• A minimum of at least 8 years’ experience in HR, with at least 4 in a senior capacity.
• Professional certificate in HR/Organisation Development/Management is added advantage.
• Accreditation in employee investigations, employee relations and grievances.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Working knowledge of French is a definite advantage.
• Computer literate, proficient with MS Word, Excel, and financial applications.
• Strong work ethics, high level of confidentiality and Integrity.
• Sensitive and committed to gender equity and diversity.

Additional requirements:

• Good report writing skills with proven ability to compile HR data and analytics.
• Proficient in coaching, mediating, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, analysis, and problem solving.
• Computer skills and software applications (email, word processing, spreadsheets, statistical programs).
• Must have extensive knowledge & applicability of Kenyan labour laws and legal.