Human Resource Manager

Summary
Our client, one of the largest manufacturers in cooking oil amongest other consumer products, is looking to fill the position of Human Resource Manager.
The position holder will provide strategic direction in all HR aspects including; Recruitment, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Learning and Development, Industrial and employee relations and performance management; while developing and leveraging internal and external partnerships to maximize the achievement of business goals.

Key Responsibilities
•    Developing and implementing a HR strategy based on the overall company strategy to ensure that business needs are met.
•    Leverage the HR function through the standardization, review and implementation of policies and procedures and monitoring all HR activities and practices to ensure compliance.
•    Managing the performance management process and all related functions including designing performance management metrics staff, training planning and implementation.
•    Managing the HR budget based on the strategy and ensuring that cost management goals are achieved.
•    Managing the recruitment process in order to attract and maintain a highly skilled workforce and ensure that they are optimally engaged through developing/revising job descriptions.
•    Handling staff grievances in a prompt, conscientious manner while paying heed to the company’s business needs and policies.
•    Training managers and supervisors on basic staff management and disciplinary skills and ensure that the staffs are fully conversant with their rights and obligations.
•    Continually reviewing and updating the terms and conditions of service of employees to ensure that the company remains within common market practice and communicate to the staff appropriately.
•    Design a salary and grading structure & continually review pay and reward systems that are in place within the company so as to ensure that these remain competitive and affordable.
•    Cultivating an organization culture that supports team spirit and strong work ethic.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience
•    Degree in a Business related field and a higher diploma in HR.
•    At least eight (8) years of experience, five (5) of which must be in a managerial position.
•    Should have a sound knowledge in talent acquisition, talent management processes.
•    Sound knowledge of Labour Laws.
•    Ability to influence change by building key partnerships at all levels of the organization.
•    High degree of integrity, business acumen, very good communication and interpersonal and negotiation skills.
•    Highly proactive individual with a proven track record of successfully aligning human resources initiatives to business operations strategy.
•    Strong leadership and decision making skills.
•    Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work with teams.
•    Strong personality, negotiation and influencing skills.
•    Strategic thinker with business acumen.

How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 26th  July2013.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz

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