Group Head of Human Resource – Nairobi, Kenya.

Our client, owners of a group of companies in the Real Estate, Pharmaceutical, Retail/Construction and Hospitality sector, is looking for a Head of Human Resource for its offices in Nairobi. The successful candidate will be responsible to oversee all aspects of human resource practices and processes while supporting business needs and to ensure the proper implementation of company strategy and objectives. He/she will also provide support to the Directors in ensuring effective administration of company affairs.

Responsibilities:
•  Assist the Directors in assessing the staffing organizational structure, updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions as well as annual salary reviews.
•     Responsible for recruitment – drawing up Letters of Appointment for new staff and handling the induction process.
•     Assist the Directors in staff disciplinary proceedings to ensure that correct procedure is followed in compliance with employment law relating to warnings and dismissals.
•     Represent the company at any disciplinary hearings.
•     Manage the Company Pension and Health Insurance scheme.
•     Manage the Payroll in liaison with the Accounts Department.
•     Take responsibility for employee safety, welfare, wellness and health.
•     Carry out staff performance reviews and assessments.
•     Administration of staff loans with Banks and SACCO.
•     Assisting the Directors in any legal issues and dealings with lawyers and handling any contractual arrangements with other organizations.
•     Managing the process of obtaining all required licenses and keeping licenses on file relating to the company at head office and the camps.
•     Supervising administrative staff: admin assistant, cleaners, messenger and caretaker.

Qualifications/skills:

• Bachelors’ degree in any relevant related field.
• Over 5 years of progressive hands-on experience in a similar role.
• IHRM Certified.
• Excellent organizational skills organized with the ability to multitask.
• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to use technology.
• Punctuality in regard to reporting time and work deadlines.
• Excellent management skills with the ability to think analytically and work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate with people from all walks of life.
• Good report writing and presentation skills on Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other platforms.

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