Human Resource Officer at Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Purpose of the job is to coordinate and implement human resource management functions, ensuring effective staffing, staff welfare, and compliance with labour laws and institutional HR policies in support of the College's strategic mandate. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Advise the council/BOG on matters relating to Human Resource policies so as to make informed decisions
• Act as the link between the management and the union through negotiations formulation of agreements such as collective bargaining agreements to ensure smooth Labour relations in the institution
• Oversee the human resource trainings and development through liaison with other departments to establish human resource needs
• Oversee the administration of the staff appraisal process and review the staff annual appraisals reports to monitor staff performance in the institution
• Oversee recruitment, appointment and promotions of staff to ensure the institution has the right staffing
• Manage and update the payroll to ensure compliance with the payroll process and government regulations
• Handle the staff discipline and grievances issues to ensure that best practice in the management of discipline is instilled in the institution.
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance requirements
• Provide counselling and guidance services to the staff to promote staff welfare and wellness
• Monitor the working environment of the staff to ensure health and safety measures are observed
• Analyse the requirement of the institution to identify gaps and ensure consistent provision of requisite manpower in the institution.
• Monitor the implementation of the training programmes to ensure timeliness, cost efficiency and high-quality standards
• Maintain the Human Resource Information system and ensure confidentiality of staffs’ personal information
• Any other duties as may be assigned by authority from time to time.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Human Resource Management Option), Social Sciences with a Diploma in Human Resource Management, Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or an equivalent from a recognized institution
• Membership with IHRM (Institute of Human Resource Management, Kenya)
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant post-qualification work experience in a human resource management role, preferably in a public institution, educational establishment, or a comparable organisation
• Proficiency in computer applications including MS Office Suite, ERP software etc