A leading multi-national company in the wholesale
Telecommunications infrastructure provision market, who provide a focused range
of services, in the East and Central African region, delivering sustainable
value to customers, is looking to fill the role of Head of Human
Resource.
Job Purpose/Summary
The Head of Human Resource will initiate activities aimed at
enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the work performance results and the
development of human resource in the company
Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulate &
implement HR policies & procedures within the legal framework
- Develop and
implement HR strategies in line with company’s strategic plan
- Participate in
the training needs identification process in consultation with line
managers and coordinate the implementation of the training plan
- Coordinate and
monitor employee appraisals and performance evaluation
- Develop good
rapport and relationship with HR agencies and other support service
providers
- Develop Human
Resource management strategies and comprehensive action plans
- Develop HR
management plans to ensure effective succession management in the company
- Liaise with line
managers to understand their business strategy and develop HR plans
accordingly
- Implement and
manage the performance management system and ensure its effective
execution through the line managers
- Handle
administration of staff contracts and translation of terms of service
- Manage
Industrial Relations within the organization and ensure the company
adheres to the labour laws
- Advise
management on grievances and appeals, adverse actions, employee discipline
and related matters within the framework of the Labour laws
- Investigate and
resolve complaints, appeals, and oversee employees disputes settlements
and legal issues of workforce
- Enforce safety
regulations within the company
- Participate in
the recruitment and selection and placement process of staff
- Handle staff
correspondences related to enquiries and promotions
- Participation in
the preparation of annual budget for staff salaries and wages
- Management of
the staff medical scheme
- Management of
confidential and employee records, effective leave, benefits and payroll
administration
- Supervise HR
& Administration staff in the department
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Social Science or Human Resource Management
- Higher diploma
in Human Resource Management
- A Master’s
degree will be an advantage
- Experience in
Telecommunication or ICT firms
- Excellent skills
and familiarity in HR soft ware
- Minimum of 10
years’ experience in Human Resources Management five of which must have
been at senior management level with a direct functional reporting to the
head of the business
- Generalist HR
practitioner with a sound knowledge in the Employment laws, labour
relations and driving employee performance
- Good negotiation,
interpersonal and analytical skills
Personal Attribute
- Thorough
Knowledge of the Kenya labour laws
- Tact and
diplomacy: Ability to lead and instil sense of general discipline
- Strong level of
influence and negotiation skills.
- Ability and
initiative to work in a dynamic, high profile environment
- Well-developed
communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to
manage established processes and systems
- Has a keen eye
for details
- Ability to
present information in forms, tables, and spread sheets
How to apply: If you are interested in the position and have the skills and
talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current
salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business
14th March 2013.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
