Job Purpose
The job holder is responsible for planning, developing and driving the HR Strategies, policies and procedures in order to attract, retain and enhance capacity that optimizes employee productivity in line with the Corporate Strategy.
Responsibilities
Provides leadership to the HR Core Team in preparing, implementing and reviewing the HR Strategy, Policies and Procedures.
Provides and implements an effective recruitment and selection process identifying quality candidates
Develops and supervises the implementation of the organization-wide performance management system that is aligned to Strategy
Develops and implements a competitive compensation and benefits system that enables the organization to attract and retain high caliber employees.
Identifies and addresses strategic remuneration and benefit issues
Implements a Job Evaluation System with an appropriate level of organization accountability
Guides the implementation of the Industrial Relations Policy by interpreting impact of changes in labour Laws on strategic business decisions
Ensures fair and equitable application of policies and procedures consistent with labour related legislations affecting conditions of employment and recommend appropriate changes
Participates in the CBA negotiations and advise management on implementation
Ensures performance measures are designed to evaluate performance against the strategic plan;
Ensures reporting on work done into the reporting structures in the Authority on a monthly; quarterly or annual basis
Plays a senior leadership role in bringing the Authority’s internal community along to support the outputs delivered by developing effective and strategic relationships
Plays a senior leadership role in bringing external stakeholders along with the Authority through open, professional and proactive engagement and with enforcement partners in relation to specific cases.
Builds a highly effective team, by leading, managing and motivating staff and by directing and coaching them where appropriate, so that they achieve excellence in delivery.
Develops and supervises the implementation of an effective employee relations program that enhances a good employer/employee relationship
Effectively represents the organization on the Pension Board as a Trustee
Develops a robust internal communications medium for staff
Develops and guides in the implementation of human capital programs, training and development, career and succession planning, staff promotions etc.
Develops and implements organization wide change management programs that are aligned to the Authority’s Vision and Mission
Ensures good maintenance and improvement of KAA Quality Management System (QMS)
Any other role as may be assigned and/or designed.
Qualifications
Professional Certification as Human Resource Professional (CHRP (K)
Relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning
Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management and a current Practicing Certificate
Masters Level qualification is desirable
Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
Member of Trustee Certification under Trust Development Program Kenya (TDPK)
Computer literacy with working experience gained in a highly automated ERP environment
A minimum of 12 years relevant working experience with at least 10 years in a senior management /leadership position with hands on experience
Experience working with or interacting with a Board
