Jobs at Corporate Staffing

• Our client in the Advertising industry is looking to hire a Legal and Compliance Officer to provide legal support to the company in preparing, vetting and reviewing legal contracts, legal instruments, and all legal documents relating to the organisation’s activities among other related duties.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with the county government to keep track of county outdoor regulations.
• Monitor outdoor advertising regulations and carry out functions for the Outdoor Advertising Association of Kenya.
• Advising the company and ensuring that they cater to the company’s best interest.
• Supervision of legal claims including but not limited to claims reported at various police stations;
• Drafting of pleadings required in small claims court and any arbitration proceedings that may be required;
• Liaison with company lawyers in preparation for case hearings.
• Provision of requisite legal services to the company.
• Drafting and revision of legal documents and conveyance.
• Custodian of securities and other contracts.
• Drafting and vetting legal instruments including but not limited to licenses, marketing contracts, Joint venture Agreements.
• Drafting memorandum and intervening on legislative proposals and policies for the Company and its agencies on legislative and other legal matters.
• Negotiating, drafting, vetting and interpreting local and international contracts for and of behalf of the Company and its agencies.
• Representing and interacting with panel advocates in court in all legal proceedings arising from any matter to which the Company or its entities is a party or has interest.
• Coordinating with other departments in advising and handling legal issues arising from or relating to County entities, government and any other entities.
• Conducting research and offering legal opinions on legislation, policy and any legal issue for which the Company has interests.
• Advising the Company on matters relating to the Constitution, National legislation county legislations, international law, human rights, consumer protection and legal aid.
• Assessing risk and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law degree (LLB) from a recognised University
• Postgraduate Diploma (ATP) from the Kenya School of Law.
• Certificate of admission to roll of advocates of the High Court of Kenya.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a corporate environment or busy and reputable law firm (litigation experience is an added advantage).
• Knowledge in providing legal services, managing claims, administrative hearings, court rules and procedures and conveyancing. Litigation experience is highly desirable
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent research skills in the field of law and related fields.
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Good judgement and decision-making
• Results-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• High standards of personal integrity.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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They seek to hire a Human Resource Manager who will provide advice and support to managers on the HR aspect within the business and also support the administrative functions as well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a HR strategy in consultation with the Managing Director.
• Advice management and employees on HR issues and policies; mandatory procedures, staff handbook and local laws Take lead in the review and development of HR.
• Provide leadership and manage the HR business processes (recruitment; orientation; performance management; staff leave and medical; staff reward; benefits etc.) while ensuring that HR systems are up to date and functioning
• Prepare Human Resource Forecasts in consultation with Departmental heads or managers, scoping and justification of proposed and existing roles in the business strategy by recommending optimal staff establishment.
• Design Human Resources plans to bridge staffing gaps and deal with surplus capacity through coordination of recruitment, selection and placement of staff as per the approved work force plans.
• Administer the implementation of health and safety policies and processes and ensure continuous staff education on health and safety activities to ensure security and safety of the company and its employees.
• Advice departmental heads or managers on the staff turnover and propose measures for talent retention.
• Advice staff and managers on application of performance management system, refresher trainings, advise on managing poor performance and linking performance review to annual increments and learning and development initiatives
• Support in establishing the skill gaps within Business and facilitate training needs analysis.
• Facilitate the preparation of job descriptions for new roles; ensure that the job roles and KPIs are well defined.
• With the senior management team and line managers ensure that performance management is implemented effectively.
• Drive the organizational culture initiatives.
• Supporting and advising the Business Units on the opportunities for improvement of employee relations.
• Compensation management and manage the annual pay and benefits review process in compliance with legal requirements and human resource policy.
• In liaison with the Departmental heads, ensure that leave plans are in place and are adhered to.
• Legal responsibility relating to areas of Labour Law, Tax Laws, Social Insurance Law, etc.
• Champion and enforce Labour laws as constituted within the country and the company’s Policies.
• Support with creation, implementation and interpretation of the policies and procedures and assess compliance by all employees within the organization.
• Take lead and play advisory roles in disciplinary procedures and grievances including conducting investigations
• Work on Staff Welfare Program
• Support line managers through change management and restructuring processes
• Provide HR monthly and annual reports plus any that may be required by the Managing Director.
• Frequently support and advise on Human Resources challenges and issues facing the managers or departmental heads.
• Support in administrative function.
• Manage special HR projects initiated by HQ as and when need arise.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a business related field.
• A postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management is an added advantage.
• Professional membership (IHRMK Membership) and CHRP Certification is a must.
• At least 7 years of experience in a busy HR environment with 5 years in management.
• Experience in security, manufacturing or horticulture industry will be desirable.
• Must be well conversant with the labor laws and ethical HR practices.
• Strong leadership, managerial skills and ability to influence decisions at an executive level.
• Relationship management and strong communications skills.
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with people at all levels who represent a variety of diverse backgrounds.
• Problem Solving skills.
• Excellent time management
• People Management skills
• Report writing, presentation Skills
• Analytical skills, detail oriented and swift in action
• Male candidates encouraged to apply