Human Resources Consultant at Alive and Kicking Kenya

The HR Consultant will provide professional expertise in developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and frameworks to align the organization's workforce with its mission, vision, and objectives. The consultant will work closely with leadership to address HR challenges, enhance employee engagement, and optimise organisational efficiency.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Employee management:

• Ensure all personnel files are up-to-date with relevant personal information, including NSSF, SHIF, KRA details, next of kin forms, identification cards, and photos.
• Track and manage employee leave, attendance, absenteeism, and sick leave.
• Handle all disciplinary procedures per company policy, approved Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and Kenyan labor laws, ensuring accurate documentation and filing.
• Lead staff recruitment, including onboarding of employees and trainees in collaboration with relevant managers.
• Develop internship and training programs tailored to company needs and departmental goals.
• Conduct induction and orientation for new staff, facilitate exit interviews, and assist with handovers.

Health and Safety:

• Oversee health and safety compliance for all staff.
• Lead the identification and annual training of first aiders, fire marshals, and the health and safety committee.
• Facilitate annual fire drills and ensure implementation of lessons learned.
• Guide the process for obtaining annual work permits.
• Promote positive mental wellness in the workplace.

 HR Policies and Procedures:

• Review and update existing HR policies to ensure compliance with labor laws and organizational values.
• Develop new policies to address identified gaps.
• Train and support staff on HR policies and best practices.

Recruitment and Staffing:

• Design and implement innovative recruitment strategies.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention processes.
• Create frameworks for career progression and succession planning.

Performance Management:

• Refine the performance management and appraisal system.
• Train managers and staff on conducting performance evaluations and implementing improvement plans.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure full compliance with Kenyan labor laws and employment regulations.
• Identify HR risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

 Capacity Building:

• Develop user-friendly HR manuals and toolkits to improve operational efficiency.
• Represent the organization in relevant HR forums and external meetings.

Policy Review and Implementation

• Collaboratively review and update the Alive and Kicking Human Resource Policy.
• Lead CBA negotiations and ensure effective implementation in collaboration with management, shop stewards, and supervisors.
• Recommend continuous process and policy improvements to enhance productivity, learning, and staff growth.

Any other adhoc

• Perform additional HR-related tasks as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 5 years of professional HR consulting or management experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in collective bargaining and union management.
• Member of Institute of Human Resource Management - IHRM.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labor laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in HR management systems and tools.