IPOA Senior Human Resource Officer - Jobs in Kenya

IPOA Senior Human Resource Officer - Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose
To implement human resource strategies, plans, programmes, policies and procedures for compliance and improved employee engagement.


Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
1) Provide support in implementation of human resource strategies, policies and procedures in with the organizational strategic objective;
2) Provide support in implementation of human resource business processes;
3) Provide support in implementation of competitive remuneration, grading and benefits structure;
4) Provide support in implementation of staff welfare, safety and health schemes;
5) Coach and mentor direct reports.


Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
1) Implement departmental annual budget, procurement plan and work plans;
2) Prepare human resource management plans;
3) Prepare reports on human resource management business processes;
4) Administer salaries, allowances, gratuity and other benefits;
5) Coordinate staff events;
6) Review human resource information system, employee and general records;
7) Undertake training needs assessment and review training evaluation reports;
8) Compile data on corporate annual staff performance appraisal;
9) Coordinate periodic staff awareness on human resource policies, procedures and programmes;
10)Coordinate orientation and induction of new staff to familiarize with the organization;
11)Provide HR administrative support to line functions;
12)Administer staff pension, medical and other insurance schemes;
13)Provide secretariat services to various HR committees;
14)Register staff complaints and grievances;
15)Supervise and appraise direct reports.


Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility

Administer staff payroll.


Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for human resource physical assets (ICT, office furniture and equipment, Records, data, general employee information and confidential information).


Decision Making / Job Influence

Operational decisions.


Working Conditions

Predominantly in an office setting.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
1) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
OR
2) 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
1) Completed Certified Human Resource Professionals Part II (CHRP II)
2) Registered as a professional full member with Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
3) Certificate in computer application skills


Previous relevant work experience required.

Served in the grade of Human Resource Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or six (6) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector.


Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills:
1) Supervisory Skills
2) Organization and Planning Skills
3) Problem solving Skills
4) Dispute

Resolution Skills
5) Counseling Skills
6) Decision Making Skills
7) Interpersonal Skills
8) Communication Skills
9) Negotiation Skills
10)Analytical Skills


Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
1) Transparency and accountability
2) Ethics and Integrity
3) Team player
4) Creativity and innovation
5) Resilience
6) Independence



How to apply

Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and job reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with IPOA Employment form, a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Authority by Tuesday, 13th September, 2022 to:


Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 23035 – 00100, NAIROBI.
Email: recruitment@ipoa.go.ke


Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in our website www.ipoa.go.ke/careers
Upon offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;

A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);

A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)and

A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health
or social status. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview. IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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