HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) – Kenya Office
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: HR Manager
Reports To: Head of Finance and Operations
Liases With: Country Director
Job Summary
The job holder is expected to develop and lead Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
· Developing, reviewing and revising HR policies in compliance with changing or new legislation.
· Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts, and providing pragmatic and consistent guidance and advice to managers on performance and other human resource issues.
· Manage the procurement process including prequalification of suppliers as per the procurement policy.
· Manage service delivery by third-party service providers including Consultants and outsourced services by monitoring contracts and service level agreements, taking corrective action where necessary.
· Perform human resources management work relating to recruitment, hiring, orientation, compensation and benefits, performance management, capacity building, and transitions (i.e., promotion, transfer or separation).
· Plan and conduct new employee orientation in coordination with the heads of department to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. Arrange and monitor induction for all staff and ensure that meetings are arranged, objectives met and that feedback is obtained. Ensure that the induction pack is maintained and kept up to date.
· Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates, disciplinary reports, Leaves forms etc.
· Payroll administration, liaising with Finance team on salaries for existing and prospective staff consistent with approved budgets as well as administer and keep information on benefits and compensation packages up-to-date.
· Oversee integrity of performance management process, including utilization of relevant forms, and ensure appraisals are conducted as per policy and completed in timely manner.
· Liaise with the Country Director on employee grievances, interpretation and compliance of labor laws, disputed vendor contracts, etc. Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
· Analyze reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and turnover and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.
Job Specifications
· Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related social sciences
· Master’s Degree would be an added advantage
· Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management
· Member of the Institute of Human Resource Kenya
Skills & Competencies
· Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience
· Working knowledge of and experience in local labor and employment laws and legal resources.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Strong writing and presentation skills with ability to communicate well within and across diverse groups and perspectives.
Closing date
15th April 2016
HOW TO APPLY:
How to apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@hiasafrica.org.
Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/HR/2016 in the subject line. State your current and expected salary. Applications not bearing this information will not be considered
Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered
