IPOA Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource Management Jobs in Kenya

IPOA Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource Management Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

Responsible for providing strategic leadership in Human Resource management and Capacity building to enable delivery of the Authority’s overall mandate.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Spearhead development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on human resource management while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes, regulations and circulars;

Lead staff training and development in the Authority;

Steer employee relations and welfare programs in the Authority;

Guide staff discipline and grievance handling mechanisms;

Spearhead management of staff remuneration, benefits and rewards;

Lead in staff performance management in the Authority;

Direct staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development programs in the Authority;

Lead in development of internal and external reports in the department;

Steer management of records and information systems in the department;

Spearhead provision of advisory services on matters related to human resource in the Authority;

Oversee establishment and/or mainstreaming of structures and systems on workplace safety, health and other cross cutting issues;

Spearhead the development, implementation and/or review of organizational change and diversity management initiatives;

Oversee management of outsourced human resource service providers;

Lead in identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the department;

Direct the utilization of financial and material resources allocated to the department;

Spearhead orientation and induction of new staff to familiarize with the organization;

Oversee recruitment, appointments, promotions, placement/ deployment, leave, disciplinary and staff welfare;

Coach, mentor, supervise and facilitate capacity development activities in the department.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Collaborate with other stakeholders, directorates and departments for effective human resource management;

Collaborate with the Directorate of Finance and Planning in preparation of annual personnel emolument budget in the Authority;

Communicate Management decisions to departmental staff;

Chair departmental meetings;

Provide secretariat services to various HR Committees;

Develop and implement Individual annual work plan;

Develop periodic individual performance reports and

Implement risk mitigation measures.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic qualifications

Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development, organizational development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Certified Human Resource Professional – Kenya (CHRP-K);

Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);

Valid IHRM Practicing certificate;

Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution

Previous relevant work experience required

Served in the position of Assistant Director Human Resource Management for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA grade 5 or for a period of twelve (12) years in human resource, three (3) of which must have been in a management level in the Public or private sector

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IPOA Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource Management Jobs in Kenya

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