Senior Human Resource Management Officer at The Kenya BioVax Institute

Job Purpose:

Responsible for effective and efficient management of human resource functions including recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, employee relations and staff training as guided by the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manuals and other relevant Labour laws to ensure achievement of human resource objectives towards achievement of the Institute’s mandate.

 Requirements:

• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience in Public or Private sector;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management/ Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics; Sociology; Business Administration; Public Administration; Commerce with Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or Kenya Institute of Administration

Job Specification

Key Competencies and skills

• Analytical and conceptual skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Integrity and professionalism;
• Team player;
• Creativity and innovative;
• Conflict management;
• Emotional intelligence;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Sound decision-making skills; and
• Results-driven.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage payroll administration;
• Manage human resource records;
• Update and maintain records of staff training and development programs;
• Prepare and compile reports on the implementation of the performance management systems including performance appraisal;
• Prepares orientation programme to new staff, and ensure new staff at all levels receive appropriate orientation to the organization;
• Implement staff movement such as transfers, exits and promotions;
• Undertake training needs analysis, projections and develop training programs to ensure the training function is systematics towards enhancement of performance;
• Participate diligently in various committees as shall be appointed or tasked from time to time;
• Undertake training needs analysis, projections and develop training programs;
• Coordinate implementation of staff welfare and benefits schemes, including medical scheme, pension scheme, housing and car loan schemes; and
• Prepare budgets.