General Manager - Human Resource and Administration at National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Formulate and ensure implementation of leading Human Resource, Administration and Security strategies and policies in line with Fund’s core values and Kenyan Labour laws;
•  Set divisional goals and provide necessary direction to managers within own purview based on the Fund’s aspirations;
•  Ensure continuous review and assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Fund’s HR policies, procedures and processes and identifying improvement opportunities;
•  Advise on appropriate organizational structure, aligned to the Fund’s talent management, HR operations and administration strategy; to maximize organizational effectiveness; 
•  Contribute to and advise on change management, especially with regards to the development and shaping of the workforce in line with business needs and considering current HR trends;
•  Sett and continuously review employee engagement benchmarks and KPI’s based on best practice to align with the Fund’s strategy and advice on changes as appropriate;
•  Ensure the Fund acquires, trains, develops and retains high calibre, skilled and wellmotivated employees capable of matching present and future operational and business requirements in line with the Fund’s Strategy;
•  Oversee the Fund’s performance management system and advising senior management on appropriate benchmarks for staff; Continuously reviewing, managing and putting forward proposals with regard to compensation and benefits to ensure that the Fund remains a competitive employer;
•  Manage the Fund’s Human Resource Information Systems to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of service provision to internal customers and timely provision of reports;
•  Ensure the provisions of the Data Protection law are implemented to the letter;
•  Monitor negotiations of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and ensuring the implementation of agreed recommendations e.g. salary increases, leave, allowances etc.;
•  Regularly update the office procedures manual and ensure that the provisions havebeen fully implemented; and Managing administration services staff to ensure effective management of office premises including utilities and facilities, travel and accommodation and ensure these are secure and efficiently utilized.
•  Oversee facility management and protection of the Fund’s property, office premises and assets, both developed and undeveloped;
•  Ensure records in the custody of the Division are managed according to laid down policies: and
•  Gather intelligence on potential security threats to the Fund’s assets and personnel and devise mitigation strategies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS:

•  Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field from a recognized institution.
•  Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field from a recognized Institution;
•  Certified Human Resource Professional qualification, CHRP (K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
•  At least twelve (12) years’ relevant cumulative, work experience, five (5) of which should be in a senior management position;
•  Membership in a relevant and accredited professional body and in good standing/practicing certificate;
•  Leadership Course from a recognized institution or a certificate in Corporate Governance;
•  Proficiency in computer applications; and
•  Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

COMPETENCIES:

•  Broad knowledge and experience in compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, health and safety, and learning and development;
•  Technical experience in human resources and/or business administration with Knowledge and understanding of Kenyan Employment and Labour Relations Law;
•  Industrial disputes resolution skills, counselling and arbitration skills for Conflict management;
•  Knowledge of leading practice strategies, tools and processes in organization design;
•  Strong expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management, strategy implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation;
•  Risk awareness and focus;
•  Analytical and problem-solving skills;
•  Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to build alliances and relationships with the right level of sensitivity to diversity; and
•  Strong communication and presentation skills
•  Strong Leadership skills.