Job Title: HR Manager 
 
Industry: Manufacturing
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Salary: KShs 150,000 Gross

Our client is a highly respected manufacturing company in Kenya with a vast portfolio of supplier, autocare and manufacturing abilities. 

They seek to hire a dynamic HR Manager to build and strengthen the employer-employee relationship through direct involvement with recruitment, termination, training, career development, performance reviews, compensation and benefits, employee relations, industrial relations, employment law, labour law, environmental and safety law, compliance, motivation and mediation, change management, disciplinary and grievance issues for the company.
Job Purpose: The HR manager will be responsible for the development of processes and metrics that support the achievement of the company’s business goals.

The incumbent will be required to constantly keep up to date with key areas of Employment law, labour law, industrial relation law, and other By-laws which change often.

Key Responsibilities
  • Developing HR planning strategies with line managers by considering immediate and long-term (future) staff requirements needed to accomplish organization goals.
  • Recruiting staff by preparing job descriptions that describe the nature of the job as well as the skill set and experience required to fulfil the tasks.
  • Developing job adverts and deciding on how best to advertise as well as Shortlisting applicants for interview using a variety of selection techniques.
  • Conduct employee orientation by acquainting new employees with particular aspects of their new job including pay and benefits, working hours, company rules and regulations.
  • Advising managers and staff on promotion and benefits, administering payroll and maintaining staff records
  • Interpreting and advising on employment legislation; develop and implement policies on a variety of workplace issues e.g. disciplinary procedures, absence management, working conditions, performance management and equal opportunities
  • Listening to grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures
  • Analysing training needs in conjunction with line managers; planning and delivering training, including staff inductions.
  • Develop and administer periodical appraisals to stimulate and guide employee development and performance improvement as well as salary administration purposes (actual appraisal of employee performance is the respective supervisor’s / manager’s responsibility).
  • Act as the mediator and internal change agent facilitator.
  • Build desirable working relationships among all members of the organization and device staff retention policies that serve to attract potential employees at the same time have a conducive working environment for existing staff.
  • Ensure proper record keeping of employee data and regular updates to keep track of their history at the organization (disciplinary, appraisal, promotion, health, dismissal, training
Skills and Requirements
  • Advanced degree or diploma in HR Management; male applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
  • 5+ years experience in HR preferably in a manufacturing background.
  • Experience handling technical workers in an Industrial work environment will be an added advantage.
  • Thorough understanding of the 5 Labour laws of Kenya (Employment Act: 2007, Labour Institutions Act:2007, Labour Relations Act:2007, Work Injury Benefits Act,2007 and Occupational Safety and Health Act,2007.)
  • Experience in coordinating the yearly NEMA, OSHA and Fire Safety Audits and implementation of recommendations (in relation to The Factories And Other Places Of Work Act (Cap 514), The Factories And Other Places Of Work (Fire Risk Reduction) Rules, 2007, The Environmental (Impact Assessment And Audit)  Regulations 2003, The Environmental Management And Coordination (Noise And Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009 and Occupational Safety And Health Act 2007)
  • Knowledgeable on other legislations such as The Building and Construction Industry Wages Order 2012, General Wages Order (Minimum Wages guide),  NHIF Act, NSSF Act, Public Health Act Cap242, County By-laws  
  • Ability to conduct trainings for old staff old staff whose roles are undergoing changes or for new / inexperienced staff to fully maximize their value at the organization.
  • Develop and implement staff motivation, mediation and development policies.
  • Develop and maintain good labour relations with labour office or trade unions.
  • Ensuring organization conforms to new by-laws, orders, bills, gazette notices and act of parliaments / laws by closely monitoring changes.
  • Ability to analyse, interpret and explain the legal framework regulating employment and employees’ welfare
  • Good business awareness and commercial focus
  • Leadership and strong management style.
  • Ability to influence, negotiate and approachable.
  • High standard of integrity.
How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject ( HR Manager)  to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke    before 22nd December, 2014.

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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