Manager Human Resource

Title: Manager Human Resource

Statement of Purpose: Reporting to the General Manager HR and Administration, the Manager Human Resource will be responsible for various HR and administration duties throughout including recruitment, mobilisation, welfare, strategic planning and training. 

Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the HR and administrative functions.


Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Recruitment, Mobilisation and induction of new employees, Terminations and resignations, Promotions and transfers
• Salary, compensation and benefits (comparison including research)
• Performance issues, Staff welfare and counselling, solve conflicts
• Advise unit heads on HR issues and local labour laws
• Arrange training and monitor training data, Writing job descriptions, Policies and procedures, Strategic personnel planning
• HR Systems
• Organising staff events (annual party, team building etc)
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory.
• Partners with legal department and as needed/required.
• Provides day to day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).

Administrative Responsibilities

• Monitor all office and administration activities including maintenance and insurance
• Work closely with other managers and assist in achieving the company’s strategic goals
• Initiate and implement, in consultation with the General Manager Finance and Administration, activities that benefit the company, staff and clients in terms of culture, working environment, staff relations and job skills among others.
• Insurance packages and rates (health, fleet, building, workers comp etc.)
• Policies and procedures
• Company leases
• Management events and meetings
• Maintenance/administrative suppliers and rates
• Administration activities including housekeeping and maintenance, security
• Travel and ticketing including accommodation for external guests – Board and others
• overseeing day to day office activities
• Record attendance and checking attendance register
• Preparing/generating various MIS reports

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
• Keen interest in how the company operates so as to create value by enabling you to link your actions more effectively to the organisation’s strategy.
• Good knowledge of “Best Practices” in HR Delivery.
• Must have sound change management skills - problem solving, innovation, process improvement, influence, consultation, Conflict resolution, communication and leadership.
• Leadership: An experienced team leader
• Influencing, leading and delegating abilities
• Ability to initiate/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Planning and organizing – Organisational abilities
• Result oriented: Ability to achieve the target within given time
• Negotiating skills
• Adaptability – Efficient under pressure, always meet deadlines
• Personal Credibility: demonstrate behaviours that convey competence, integrity, accountability, confidentiality and related ethical qualities to earn the trust and respect of all
• IT competency

Key Performance Indicators

• Staff retention
• Staff performance
• Punctuality
• Reduced turnaround time
• Resources utilisation
• Documentation of all departmental and institutional procedures
• Cost containment
• Retention of qualified and satisfactory departmental staff
• Staff training and continuous education

Academic / Professional Qualifications

• Degree in business management/Administration – HR Option
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource  will be an added advantage
• At least 4-7 years experience in a similar position.

Interested candidates who adequately possess the stated qualifications and skills should apply by sending their updated CV to hr@asteriskkenya.com

Categories: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT