Human Resources Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

Role Overview: We are seeking to fill in a position of Human Resources Manager to manage the company human capital.

The HR Manager will report to the managing director, work closely with Production, Post Harvest, and Security Manager.

Primary responsibilities:    

The HR Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage employee attendance and leave administration
• Lead the recruitment, selection and hiring process for employees and contractors;
• Maintain a recruitment and selection database;
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Ensure effective man power planning to achieve optimum quality and quantity of staffing levels for realization of the Firm’s goals
• Develop and manage metrics for human capital;
• Conduct induction and orientation process of new employees to enhance employee engagement and achieve optimum productivity within a short duration.
• Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. Manage employee records and information while maintaining utmost confidentiality and in compliance to the governing Labour laws.
• Develop and manage an employee welfare program;
• Promote workplace safety and ensure adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Overseas over 600 employees of the farm

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources from a recognized University, Professional qualification in human resources e.g. Higher National Diploma or equivalent will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of local hiring laws and labor regulations;
• Strong judgment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to articulate and present points of view and ideas effectively;
• 5 years’ experience of which 2 should be in a management position
• Proficiency in Human Resource Management Information Systems

Personal Attributes

• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Must be above 35years
• Excellent communication skills
• Tactful and self-motivated
• Ability to mentor, lead projects and make effective decisions
• Ability to work in a highly driven environment
• Result oriented
• Able to meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible.

Please quote your expected salary

Apply to below email address before the close of business 6th August 2014

hrmcareers2014@gmail.com