Human Resources Manager at CFAO Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

This assertive individual will be tasked with providing an effective and efficient HR service within CFAO AGRI, which includes but is not limited to:

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

• Actively initiating and participating in the recruitment, screening & interview process of the entire team.
• Managing the on-boarding process to ensure that every staff member employed are properly inducted into the business and have the best possible on-boarding experience. Give all newcomers and current employees the best chances to succeed.
• Initiates and develops comprehensive HR – policies in consultation with the management team ensuring that they meet the staff needs, country regulations and Group requirements.
• Develop and implement HR Strategies for CFAO AGRI
• Use proactive talent acquisition strategies to attract talent and thus creating a talent pool as well as university talent pool for future talent and managing it efficiently.
• Monitor the implementation of performance management policies and systems by ensuring effective compliance and the performance management process for the entire business.
• Ensures good union relationships as well as a good industrial relations environment.
• Responsible for managing and monitoring employee costs through proper budgeting, analyzing of costs and reporting on variances
• Promotes employee wellness by supporting wellness activities and ensuring adherence to Environment Health and safety measures at the workplace
• Effectively and accurately perform and control HR administrative functions such as Exco reports, disciplinary functions, spearheading psychometric tests & fertilizer sales tests for Sales Divisions.
• Build and maintain effective business relationships with partners/or potential candidates through Farmers Days & Expos (networking).
• Collaborating with relevant employees to create training material for the commercial team.
• Extensive travel and field visits will be required. HR has to ensure the monitoring of performance and checking up on staff in the relevant areas.
• Well-being: be proactive to improve employee’s experience and satisfaction, you are proactive and lead your initiatives by example. You remain available for communication with all employees and are able to advise and guide them on work related issues and queries.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

(Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role)

• A Bachelors degree in Human Resources/Social Sciences
• CHRP (K) Certification Desirable
• IHRM Practicing Certificate
• A minimum of 5 years Human Resources Management experience
• Knowledge of HR related legislation. Knowledge on HR theories, principles and practices.
• Proven track record in Diversity and Relationship Management.
• Advanced Computer Literacy.
• Strong Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
• Must be fair and levelheaded with high level of emotional intelligence
• Must be willing to travel regularly. This is not a fully office-based position
• Good knowledge of Remuneration, Talent Management, Transformation, Recruitment and Selection, Training & Induction, Organizational Design and Reengineering, IR and Performance Management