Responsibilities
General Human Resources:
Determine and prioritize the country’s HR needs and establish specific HR objectives for country office to ensure that HR policy/procedures and standards are met
Develop and revise HR policies as required to support the business
Lead resolution of compliance issues as it relates to HR best practice and organizational policies
Ensure country level management team members are well versed on country-related HR policies and that policies are implemented consistently
Advise Country Director on all HR related issues
Lead, in coordination with the Steering Committee, the development of a career progression path for all job categories in Kenya office.
Facilitate the staff separation/exit processes
Liaise with Global Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer as required
Review all HR service contracts, i.e. Medical Insurance, training, pension scheme, GPA/GL/WIBA, etc. for guidance and due diligence
Manage the performance management processes including appraisals after probation period, performance improvement plan (PIP) and annual appraisals
Compensation And Benefits
Review salary and benefits policies for local nationals to ensure that organization is able to attract and retain highly skilled staff
In collaboration with the HQ HRBP, conduct salary survey to ensure competitiveness of salaries against the market and make recommendations on the necessary changes
Evaluate jobs and individuals’ pay for internal equity and make recommendations in liaison with HROs and EMT
Provide oversight to performance and annual merit increments
Talent Acquisition/Recruitment
Partner with Hiring managers and HR Officer(s) to evaluate staffing/business needs and determine specific position responsibilities and requirements to ensure accurate candidate sourcing
Draft, review and/or approve job descriptions
Oversee placement of job adverts via appropriate channels in Kenya
Oversee the screening, testing, interviews and selection of candidates, reference checks and analysis and guide the hiring managers as appropriate.
Orientation And Onboarding/ Learning And Development
Oversee the on-boarding process and ensure the that the process is vibrant and comprehensive to ensure enjoyable and all-round orientation of new staff
Ensure systems are in place for new staff undertake the on-line orientation programs
Provide guidance and oversight to HROs in collecting, recording and sharing information for learning purposes and investing in people centred knowledge management activities.
Use HR data for decision making and for operational efficiency
Liaise with HROs on training needs analysis
Train new supervisors/managers on supervisor and management skills
Employee Relations
Work closely with Supervisors to address issues affecting new staff
Develop and maintain a healthy employee relations environment providing staff a venue to discuss their work-related problems and concerns.
Advise and assist staff with disciplinary and grievance issues
Mediate in staff conflict situations
Regular visit to field project office
Supervision
Provide coaching, guidance and mentorship to direct report(s) where needed
Set targets and objectives for assigned area and delivers results
Grow team expertise to align with program and organizational direction while continually looking for ways to provide / enhance the value delivered
Lead a high-performing team and provides ongoing feedback and performance reviews
Track, monitor and effectively addresses and / or rewards performance of team members
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Human Resources or Business-related field
Professional Certification in Human Resources Management
HR professional membership with an active practicing certificate by IHRM.
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources Management
At least 3 years in senior management advisory
HR practices Knowledge – In depth knowledge of country labour Laws and trends
Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures
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