Human Resources Manager Jobs in kenya

Job Title: HR Manager

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Director, the Job Holder will manage the entire Human Resource function e.g. compensation management; industrial relations/ union management; recruitment and selection; internal and external human relations; training and development; workers' compensation; and benefits administration.

Main Responsibilities and Key Performance Indicators

* Sending monthly reports to HO in terms of employee turnover, recruitment, legal matters, any welfare activities etc.
* Manage all human resource activities to include employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, and training and development.
* Manage personnel files for unionized employees and ensure adherence to the collective bargaining agreement
* Manage the recruitment process: Interview job applicants; review applications/CVs; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant's qualifications.
* Develop and maintain relationship with employment agencies, universities and other recruitment sources.
* Prepare and maintain company salary structure, job documentation, and job evaluation systems. Complete salary survey questionnaires.
* Conduct new employee orientations.
* Implement and regulate the appraisal and evaluation systems.
* Administer benefits to employees; serve as liaison between employees and insurance carriers.
* Gain updated information on labor laws in order to resolve labor relation issues.
* Recommend training and development courses.
* Maintain human resource data bases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems.
* Liaise with the local and govt. authorities.
* Ensure timely labour licenses renewals and Workers Compensation Policy review.
* Ensure the statutory compliances on time.
* Maintaining & sending manpower status to HO for the on roll staff on daily basis.
* Statutory Compliances Checking of labour status NSSF deposits, Monthly NSSF return
* To maintain and send the attendance sheet/OD forms every month to HO by 1st week of every month.
* Provide training to all staff at plant level with coordination from HO.
* To handle the grievances at site.
* Preparing and updating Vehicle and Muster roll reports.
* Maintain the register under Contract Labour Act.
* Effective execution of HR strategy determined by management.
* Ensure excellent relations with management and employees.
* Ensure the efficient and effective use of implemented HR policies and procedures.
* Ensure complete understanding of Company practices and knowledge of external industry best practices with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Implementation of personnel policies.
* Day to day administration functions.
* Maintain personnel files of Employees.
* To ensure proper house keeping & discipline in the company.
* Preparing reports for payment of salaries within time.
* Preparation and submission of statement of NSSF and NHIF and other statutory acts.
* Conduct Recruitment, Induction and Training programs for new employee.
* Conducting the monthly meetings with Operators or their representatives to discuss the issues of absenteeism, attitude, rejection and their problem and take corrective actions to solve the problems.
* Managing Medical Claims and GPA policy for welfare of the employees.
* Preparation of full & final settlement of resigned employees.
* Handling total Industrial relation independently.
* Ensuring timely confirmation and probation of the employees.
* Leading, mentoring & monitoring the workforce to ensure efficiency and sustaining a dynamic environment that motivates the personnel.
* Ensuring prompt resolution of employee grievances to maintain cordial management-employee relations and achieve dedication by workers.
* Negotiating and amicably settling disputes with the Union and maintaining discipline & harmonious working environment across all employee levels.
* Monitoring statutory compliance at all levels involving liaison with external agencies, Govt. authorities & offices like PF/ESI and Labour Office, etc.

Preferred Educational and Skills.

* Masters in Business Administration with HR Option preferred
* Bachelors with a Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management
* A member of Institute of Human Resource Management.
* IT knowledge required
* Minimum of 8 Years experience, 5 of which should be in senior management
* Previous work experience in Horticulture Industry will be an added advantage.

Occupational Skills

* Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
* Effective problem-solving and mediation skills.
* Excellent analytical, planning, management and reporting skills.

Personality Traits

* Flexible, outgoing, mature, personable, vibrant, professional, calm and collected and must be able to handle challenges.

Please send your current C.V to mycv@myjobseye.com

Indicate the position applied for on the Email subject line.

Closing Date of the Application: 3rd September 2010 at 5.00PM