Head of Human Resource at NFT Consult

Reporting To: Group Managing Director

This role is responsible for all aspects of the human resource function within Kenya; primarily for staffing, recruiting, retention, performance, employee relations, compensation, compliance, individual development, general employee welfare and succession planning.

The incumbent ensures that HR initiatives are aligned with ORGANISATION’s mission, values and long-term business strategy, and that they support the evolving HR needs of the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a HR strategy based on the overall Company Strategy to ensure that business needs are met; prepare and implement the annual o Plan to support the overall strategic aims and objectives of the Board
• Developing, Reviewing & Sustaining a ROBUST performance management process and all related functions including staff appraisal, training planning and incentive schemes
• Building a culture of continuous improvement in all operational areas & ensuring succession planning is in place at all levels.
• Working closely with senior and line managers, providing them with expert guidance, coaching and support on the full range of HR activities (including policies and procedures, performance management, on-boarding and exits planning etc.), in order to ensure a consistent and fair approach to people management throughout the Company.
• Developing a HR budget based on the strategy and effectively manage it to ensure cost management goals are achieved.
• Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures and monitor all HR activities and practices to ensure compliance.
• Advising and leading the management team in talent management including managing the recruitment process in a manner that ensures that right calibre and of employees is hired and retained
• Managing industrial relations matters and offer training, advice and general guidance to managers and supervisors on labour laws and related market practices so as to ensure a harmonious work environment
• Leading in handling staff grievances in a prompt, conscientious manner while paying heed to the company’s business needs and policies.
• Continually reviewing and updating the terms and conditions of service of employees to ensure that the Company becomes and remains the Employer of Choice in the industry and communicate to the staff appropriately.
• Coordinating and implementing of Human Resource Projects (Job Evaluation, Review of Scheme of Service, Review of HR policies, Review of HR processes and documentation, manpower audits et
• Managing all insurance matters
• Liaising with the line managers regarding training of new employees in HR roles and Offering HR support to all company staff
• Leading in man power planning, ensuring appropriate matches between employees and the job to be done.
• Maintaining the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.

Relationship Roles

• Work closely with the MD to ensure strategy is cascaded
• Liaise with all Heads and other stakeholders to drive the HR agenda
• Work closely with Exco and the Board on policy matters relating to Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field with a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior HR management position.
• Proven experience in developing & implementing Talent and Performance Management policies and procedures
• Thorough understanding of the Kenyan Labour Laws
• Excellent communication skills
• People relations skills
• Active member of IHRM