Deputy Director Employee Relations & Welfare at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirement

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management/Industrial relations/ Business Administration/Public Policy and Administration or any relevant field
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences such as Government, Sociology, Public/Business Administration, Human Resource/Personnel Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university/institution

Professional Qualifications/Membership to Professional Bodies

• Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) or Equivalent
• Registered (Licensed) Member of Institute of Human Resource Management

Previous relevant work experience required

• 10 years’ experience in Human Resource Management of which 3 years should be at the level of Assistant Director, Human Resource Management in the public or private sector

Job Description

Managerial/Supervisory

• Preparation of Employee Relations & Welfare brief for policy decision
• Plan, organize, coordinate and administer all Employee Relations & Welfare activities within the county sectors and departments in accordance with the delegated instrument of the Nairobi County Public Service Board.
• Develop and execute Employee Relations & Welfare strategy in support of the overall CID plan and strategic direction of the organization;
• Managing Employee Relations & Welfare records
• Supervision of staff in the department for effective work performance
• Assist the Director, Employee Relations & Welfare in oversight management of the Employee Relations & Welfare unit
• Assist Director, Employee Relations & Welfare in Oversight preparation of Employee Relations & Welfare programmes in the county

Operational Responsibilities

• Ensuring operationalizing and monitoring of County Employee Relations & Welfare policies on day-to-day basis e.g. disciplinary
• Analyzing effectiveness of Employee Relations & Welfare policies, rules and regulations in the county
• Carrying out Employee Relations & Welfare audit, identifying gaps and proposing recommendations
• Communicating any changes to prevailing Employee Relations & Welfare in the county
• Facilitating maintenance of good industrial relations among employees and various trade unions
• Representing the department in senior management meetings as required.
• Performing all Employee Relations & Welfare related duties and responsibilities in liaison with the Director Employee Relations & Welfare and the County Public Service Board
• Preparing agendas for deliberation to County Human Resource Management Advisory Committee and submission of recommendations to the County Public Service Board.
• Ensuring proper application and interpretation of Employee Relations & Welfare policies, procedures, systems and regulations including labour laws and statutes that impact on Employee Relations & Welfare;
•  Implementing recommendations of various Baseline Surveys: - employee satisfaction, work environment, drug and substance abuse
• Ensuring maintenance of Employee Relations & Welfare records.