Director of Human Resource Management and Development – Busia County at County Government of Busia

ADVERT NO: CPSB/6/2025

Duties and responsibilities

The Director of Human Resource Management and Development will be responsible for:

• Innovating and design of Human Resource Policies and Strategies.
• Introducing systems/Management practices that will facilitate effective and efficient management of Human Resource.
• Development and Review of the Human Resource Policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and advisory on Human Resource Policy Matters.
• Developing a regulatory framework and standards which promote understanding and commitment to National values and principles of Governance.
• Analyzing staffing levels for various cadres of staff and career progression plan.
• Identifying training needs, designing, planning and ensuring implementation of training.
• Managing the training and development functions.
• Advising the management on labor and industrial relations and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Coordinating of performance management in the County
• Supervision of the HRIS, payroll management and employee emoluments.
• Ensure compliance of statutory obligations.
• Manage Occupational safety and Health and WIBA.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and advise the management on compliance issues.
• Ensure proper maintenance of employee records.

Requirements for appointment

• Must have served in a Senior Human Resource position for at least seven (7) years
• Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Human Resource Management or in a comparable and relevant position in Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Must be a member of the relevant professional body in good standing.
• Bachelor Degree in any of the following fields: - Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Political Science/Government, Anthropology or any other relevant social science from a recognized institution
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP).
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Education, Public Administration, Counselling Psychology or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme, senior management course or its' equivalent lasting not less than 4(four) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Senior Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer applications.
• Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.