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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