Human Resource Manager at Adept Systems

Job Purpose

This position will ensure the Human Resource department’s operations are running smoothly and effectively to deliver maximum value to the organization. The jobholder will be instrumental in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, ensuring the organization gets value from its human assets, foster a positive work culture as well as ascertain complete statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership to the day-to-day operations of the HR department, ensuring compliance while maintaining focus and alignment to the Company’s strategic goals. Prepare the annual HR plans to support the overall strategic aims and objectives of the Company.
2. Develop and prepare a departmental budget plan and maintain all expenses within the approved HR budget level.
3. Work with functional heads to understand the business strategy vis a vis departmental objective, workforce requirements and staff development plans; accordingly, analyze staff levels and plan accordingly for recruitment, promotions, and succession as applicable.
4. Manage recruitment process and oversee the onboarding process to ascertain the successful induction and placement of new staff.
5. Implement, monitor and facilitate performance management programs; lead the implementation of the Company’s performance management system based on agreed objectives and agreed key performance indicators.
6. Provide oversight over the Learning and Development Function and ensuring that the Company’s training and development plans are prepared in time and appropriate training initiatives are deployed in line with the training calendar.
7. Enhance positive employee relations through design and sensitization to employees of policies and procedures that advocates for a culture that reflects the Company’s core values.
8. Implement and/or support the Company’s staff related change management initiatives and acting as the internal human resources consultant on various matters as may be required from time to time by functional heads.
9. Manage the Company’s compensation and benefits structure including payroll administration, staff medical scheme, WIBA etc. 
10. Promote staff welfare and wellness and be responsible for continuous employee engagement, motivation, retention initiatives – coaching, mentoring, etc.
11. Manage the disciplinary and grievance processes in accordance with approved policy and in compliance with the legal requirements. Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and supervisors on first line discipline management processes and procedures.
12. Monitor to ensure the safe custody of relevant service contracts; timely renewals or terminations as applicable; lead the negotiation of rates to meet budget objectives.
13. Develop the skills and capabilities of the HR team to achieve optimal performance – Strive to build and maintain an energetic, cohesive team by demonstrating versatility in training and coaching team contributors; leads according to cultural principles.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, social sciences or equivalent business-related field.
• 10+ years human resource management experience in a labour-intensive environment, with at least 5 years at a management level.
• Diverse experience in human resource management; adequate exposure to the Kenyan Labour Laws.
• Specialist knowledge in change and conflict management.
• Specialist knowledge in both talent management and industrial relations.
• Knowledge of HR systems and integrations.
• IHRM membership and a practicing certificate is required.

Key Competencies

• Excellent leadership, strategic, analytical thinking, people-management, problem-solving, presentation, project management and planning skills.
• Self-starter, high energy level with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work, set targets and make decisions.
• Commercial acumen and financial awareness.
• Demonstrates commitment to results delivery while exceeding expectations.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity.