Assistant Director Human Resource Management
Job type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience
12 years
Location
Nairobi
Deadline
Oct 14
Job description & requirements
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation and review of human resource management policies, legislation, regulations, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with government and institutional requirements
- Oversee workforce planning by analysing staffing levels and making recommendations on establishment, succession planning, and optimal staffing structures
- Monitor and evaluate human resource utilization and advise management on staff deployment, redeployment, and workforce optimization
- Coordinate career progression initiatives by analysing staff development needs and recommending promotions, career growth, and succession management strategies
- Oversee the implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS), risk management frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Human Resource Directorate
- Provide technical guidance on human resource management matters and coordinate the implementation of approved recommendations, policies, and management decisions
- Supervise payroll administration to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee remuneration and statutory deductions
- Coordinate staff induction, orientation, and onboarding programmes to facilitate effective integration of new employees into the Institute
- Coordinate training needs assessments, develop annual training plans, and monitor the implementation of staff capacity-building programmes
- Oversee the development, review, and delivery of training materials and in-house learning programmes to enhance staff competencies
- Coordinate the implementation of human resource planning and succession management programmes to ensure business continuity and leadership development
- Oversee the implementation of employee relations, performance management, discipline, communication, remuneration, staff welfare, and other human resource management programmes
- Prepare and present periodic human resource management reports, briefs, and performance updates for management, the Board, and other stakeholders
- Identify emerging trends and best practices in human resource management and recommend appropriate interventions to improve institutional effectiveness
- Coordinate the design, administration, and analysis of employee satisfaction and engagement surveys and recommend improvement initiatives
- Oversee the maintenance, integrity, confidentiality, and regular updating of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and employee records
- Supervise, mentor, and appraise officers within the Human Resource Directorate to promote high performance and professional development
- Perform any other human resource management duties
Qualifications / Work Experience
- Professional Twelve (12) years work experience as a Principal Human Resource Management Officer
- Academic Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management/Administration
- Academic Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Strategic Planning
- Professional Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution
- Professional Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
- Professional Practicing License not less than 4 weeks old
- Professional Proficiency in computer applications
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