Human Resource Manager at The Kisumu National Polytechnic

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Ensure efficient operational management of the human resource function in the Polytechnic;
• Initiate, develop and implement appropriate human resource policies.
• Enhance the polytechnics human resources by planning, implementing and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs and practices;
• Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions;
• Develop and implement HR and people strategies aligned to the polytechnic’s Strategic objectives;
• Support and coach the management team on all people leadership matters including change and transformation forming strong relationships with the management team;
• Be responsible for all HR management and development (including recruitment, and selection policy, discipline, grievance, mentoring, contracts of employment, training and development, talent management, succession planning and driving performance appraisals.

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer I or in a equivalent position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Or Bachelor’s degree with diploma/Higher Diploma/Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized Institution,
• Or Diploma or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management with at least three (3) years’ experience in a comparable institution or wider public service
• Must be a registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less three (3) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Shown merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Personal Attributes and Core Competences

• Have mentorship and coaching skills;
• Be versed with modern performance-based evaluation tools;
• Have excellent innovative and strong analytical skills;
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Have demonstrated excellent qualities of a team player;
• People management Skills;
• Ability to undertake policy implementation;
• Planning and coordination skills; and
• Guidance and Counselling.