Rift Valley Railways (RVR) Chief Human Resource Officer Job Vacancy

Rift Valley Railways (RVR) is a private company, which provides both rail and marine services on Lake Victoria in the transportation of imports and exports cargo.

The company seeks to recruit a Chief Human Resource Officer.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and indirectly to the Board of Directors, you will oversee the Human Resources function for Rift Valley Railways, Kenya and Uganda offices.

The main purpose of the job will be development and implementation of HR strategy that is focused on assisting the business to meet its corporate objectives.

You will also be expected to:

• Develop and implement the Human Resources strategy that is aligned to the corporate strategy;
• Develop and implement manpower planning, recruitment and selection policies procedures that position RVR as a preferred employer and support the attraction and retention high caliber staff;
• Put in place an optimal remuneration strategy, ensuring that RVR’s remuneration policies and standards and competitive and in line with market standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the performance and talent management process, by ensuring the application of best practice standards in respect to performance management, skills development and succession planning, across the region;
• Manage the staff training and development function including the execution of the training needs assessment process, the development of appropriate training interventions, career development plans, etc.
• Cultivate sound Employee Relations by undertaking all necessary consultations and negotiations with employee representatives and ensuring effective communication of company policies;
• Provide sound advice to Senior Managers on HR policies and procedures, ensuring the optimization of employee engagement and productivity and compliance with legal requirements of the respective countries;
• Develop and oversee the implementation of a Human Resources Information System (HRTS) to guide resource planning, management and ensure regulatory compliance;
• Lead the preparation of the HR budget and ensure optimum utilization of resources.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Studies, Human Resources Management or Social Sciences; a Masters degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management will be an advantage;
• Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management;
• Minimum of 10 years experience relevant and highly progressive Human Resources experience, with minimum 5 years experience in Senior Management;
• Broad understanding of the Transport Industry will be an advantage;
• Sound knowledge of each of the Strategic Human Resources functional areas;
• Proven Strategic Business Partner — expertise in strategic planning and execution and ability to apply a total company perspective in the design of Human Resources programs and systems;
• Proven management skills including planning, supervision, mentoring and coaching;
• Superior communication skills.

Your application should demonstrate how your experience matches our requirements.

It should include an up-to-date CV, the names and addresses of three referees, current remuneration package, valid email address and daytime contact telephone number.

Closing date: 4th November 2011

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P.O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Visit http://myjobtube.blogspot.com  for More Jobs