Human Resources Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Job Code: HRM/DPC/140820
 

Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: Directors 
 

Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary: Our client, one of Nairobi’s luxury hotels’ is looking for a Human Resource Manager. 

Job Objective: The Human Resource Manager will primarily be responsible for overseeing the Human Resources operation of the hotel. 

This shall be in accordance with company’s Strategies, directives and the Hotel’s Business Plan, which may be varied from time to time. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Fulfill the financial objectives of the hotel through proper and efficient management;
• Prepare and manage the annual human resources budget;
• Control expenses of the division;
• Ensure that the manning guide of the hotel is strictly adhered to;
• Co-ordinate an effective and efficient Payroll Management/Resource allocation;
• To prepare monthly forecasts and schedule resources accordingly.
• To be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the activities of the Human Resources Division;
• Ensure accurate employee administration is maintained at all times;
• Prepare and update the human resources departmental operations manual;
• Oversee the hotel's recruitment and selection process;
• Support the internal development of supervisory and management personnel, through the implementation of an effective succession plan and coaching/mentoring program;
• Oversee the hotel's employee welfare programs, ensuring that the benefits supplied are relevant and competitive in the local market place;
• Maintain efficient staffing levels and payroll systems, helping division/department heads to maximize productivity and minimize unnecessary payroll costs;
• Research and propose competitive compensation/benefits/incentive packages;
• Assist the Training Manager with the training of senior management personnel and selected courses;
• Ensure that government-stipulated employee legislation is strictly followed and implemented;
• To prepare the hotel's duty management roster;
• Represent the human resources function on the hotel's Executive Committee;
• Ensure that a strong employee communications program is implemented;
• To assume full charge of initiating and driving environmental awareness within the hotel;
• Implement the corporate social responsibility strategies and goals of the hotel; and
• Ensure quick reaction to the Maintenance Requests.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar leadership role    

Skills and Certification:

• Masters Degree in Human Resource Management;
• Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or any other recognized professional HR Body;
• Must possess knowledge and experience of relevant labour laws and industrial relations in Kenya;
• Must possess excellent planning and organizing skills;
• Should possess excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• Must be flexible in your job function and perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities which may be assigned to you, including redeployment to other departments/areas if required, in order to meet business demands and guest service needs.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on: Human Resource Manager