HR Manager at Dorbe-Leit Solutions Limited

Company Description

An NGO is looking for an HR Manager to be based in Nairobi with oversight over its HR function in the organization’s operations across the country.

Job Description

Role Purpose:
Provide effective and efficient Human Resource Management and support services to the
organization on line with the human resource policy and procedures and in compliance with
legal and organizational good practice.

Qualifications

Responsibilities include:

a) Human resources policies –

• Update and implement HR management policies and procedures and monitor all HR activities and practices to ensure compliance.
• Manage industrial and employment relation matters and offer training, advice and general guidance to managers and supervisors on labour laws and related market practices so as to ensure a harmonious work environment.
• Develop and implement a HR Strategic Plan.
• Train managers and supervisors on basic staff management and disciplinary skills and provide counseling support to staff as needed.
• Review departmental budgets.
• Ensure HR staff addresses employees’ requests and grievances in a timely manner.

b) Performance Management 

• Co-ordinate the performance management process to drive a high performance culture and all related functions including staff appraisal, training planning and implementation and incentive schemes.

c) Recruitment and Selection 

• Manage the recruitment and selection process, and train line managers in interviewing and assessment procedures.
• Support and suggest improvements to the entire recruitment process.
• Host in-house recruitment events.

d) Learning and Development 

• In liaison with the line managers, identify and implement staff development programs, promotions and career progression.
• Discuss employees’ career development paths with managers.

e) Reporting and Management of Human Resources Metrics 

• Identify cost effective areas and drive process changes through effective communication and enforcement of new ways of working.
• Monitor HR metrics (e.g. turnover rates and cost-per-hire)
• Develop compensation and benefits plans.

f) Leadership 

• Provide direction, leadership, capacity building and coaching interventions to members of HR team.
• Set objectives for the HR team and track progress.

g) Administration 

• Oversee proper running and maintenance of the office ensuring all appropriate services and office equipment are maintained properly ensuring legal

compliance in areas covered by the Administration team.

Qualifications

•  A first degree in HR management, business administration or the social sciences
• A Diploma in HR Management
• 5 - 7 years’ experience in a similar or higher position

Additional Information

Skills and Competence

• Sound expertise in Human Resources management
• Demonstrated Performance Management and monitoring skills
• Knowledge of labour laws and employment legislations
• Ability to engage with and win the respect of leaders to successfully influence them on key change initiatives.
• Superior interpersonal, coaching, communication, negotiation and consultative skills at all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to produce creative solutions to HR problems
• Strong industrial and employee relations skills
• Training planning/ management skills
• Strong leadership skills with ability to provide innovative solutions to problems
• Proven ability to plan, organize and prioritize work, together with the ability to remain calm under pressure often in difficult circumstances and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
• Computer literate, with high degree of proficiency and productivity.
• Experience working with HR information systems an added advantage.
• Commitment to the organizational values of the NGO.

Remuneration

Gross salary of KSH 500,000 + benefits