Pentecostal Church Head of Human Resources Job in Kenya

Our client is a Pentecostal Church seeking to recruit Born-again, pro-active and self-driven individual to fill the position of Head of Human Resources reporting to Executive Pastor.
 

Job Purpose: The Human Resource Manager will initiate activities aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the work performance results and the development of human resource in the organization
 

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate & implement HR policies & procedures within the legal framework
• Develop and implement HR strategies in line with organization’s strategic plan
• Participate in the training needs identification process in consultation with line managers and coordinate the implementation of the training plan
• Coordinate and monitor employee appraisals and performance evaluation
• Develop good rapport and relationship with HR agencies and other support service providers
• Develop Human Resource management strategies and comprehensive action plans
• Develop HR management plans to ensure effective succession management in the organization
• Liaise with line managers to understand their business strategy and develop HR plans accordingly
• Implement and manage the performance management system and ensure its effective execution through the line managers
• Handle administration of staff contracts and translation of terms of service
• Manage Industrial Relations within the organization and ensure the organization adheres to the labour laws
• Advise management on grievances and appeals, adverse actions, employee discipline and related matters within the framework of the Labour laws
• Investigate and resolve complaints, appeals, and oversee employees disputes settlements and legal issues of workforce
• Enforce safety regulations within the organization
• Participate in the recruitment and selection and placement process of staff
• Handle staff correspondences related to enquiries and promotions
• Participation in the preparation of annual budget for staff salaries and wages
• Management of the staff medical scheme
• Management of confidential and employee records, effective leave, benefits and payroll administration
• Supervise HR & Administration staff in the department

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or Human Resource Management
• Higher diploma in Human Resource Management
• A Master’s degree will be an advantage
• Excellent skills and familiarity in HR soft ware
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Human Resources Management five of which must have been at senior management level with a direct functional reporting to the head of the business
• Generalist HR practitioner with a sound knowledge in the Employment laws, labour relations and driving employee performance
• Good negotiation, interpersonal and analytical skills

Personal Attribute

• MUST be a born again Christian
• Spiritually conscious and strong in faith
• Ability to lead teams and offer organisation wide leadership
• Thorough Knowledge of the Kenya labour laws
• Tact and diplomacy: Ability to lead and instil sense of general discipline
• Strong level of influence and negotiation skills.
• Ability and initiative to work in a dynamic, high profile environment
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage established processes and systems
• Has a keen eye for details
• Ability to present information in forms, tables, and spread sheets

Salary: Attractive Package
 

Unique Working Hours: Tuesday – Sunday (full time)
 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please send a copy of your updated resume, salary and benefits to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke with the JOB TITLE as the subject before close of business 30th September, 2014. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.