YWCA Human Resource and Administration Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Human Resource and Administration Manager 

Reporting To: National General Secretary (CEO)

Location: YWCA National Headquarters

To facilitate effective and efficient management of the Association’s Human Resources, and oversee the Administrative function of the Association.
 

Job Profile

• Oversee the Human Resource function of the Association from National to Branch Level
• Streamline the Operations of the Human Resource Function and ensure  Benchmarking of best practices and tools that will help the organization improve its performance
• Ensure adequate engagement of all staff by updating Job descriptions and work processes as required.
• Develop Human Resource plans to ensure adequate skills are available in all key operational areas.
• In charge of day to day Human Resource Administration including processing of leave and attendance schedules.
• Responsible for interpreting and enforcing Association HR Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring up to date staff records
• Responsible for Employee relations matters including overseeing the disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Dealing with consultants and service providers
• Orientation of new employees and volunteers
• Responsible for Reward system management (updating salary structure, grading system, bonus scheme), compiling monthly payroll in Liaison with Chief Accountant
• Attend to and advise the Association on Employee/Industrial Relation matters and labour laws requirements.
• Convene staff meetings and ensure minutes of such meetings are recorded.
• Liaison person with the Union and FKE for CBA and related matters
• Manage and evaluate  the staff exit programme (retirement voluntary and normal , exit interviews).
• Management of the HRIS system
• Responsible for staff welfare matters
• Responsible for managing the recruitment function
• Managing the HR and Administrative  activities within the office
• Develop training and team building  programs for staff and volunteers.
• Responsible for the implementation of performance management and reward system within the Association.
• Provide advice to staff and managers with respect to performance management issues
• Oversee Administrative activities as may be directed by the National General Secretary.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Person Specification

• University Degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration
• Knowledge and experience  in Kenya labour laws
• Management experience with at least 4years relevant Human Resources experience
• HR software packages Competency
• Fluency in both oral and written communication.
• Good knowledge of HR policies, rules and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible, empathy, energetic and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Christian Woman 30-40 years

Professional Qualifications

• Post graduate Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management

Desirable skills

• Supervisory skills
• Team building skills
• Problem solving skills
• Good organization skills

Competences

• Ability to keep abreast with the industry practices

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
 

Salary: According to YWCA Salary scales
 

All applications to reach the undersigned by 25th October 2013

The National General Secretary 
YWCA National Headquarters
Nyerere/Mamlaka Road
P.O Box 40710 -00100
Nairobi

Email: careers@ywcakenya.org