Senior Human Resource Officer Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya September 2013

The holder of the position will be reporting to the Human Resource Manager

The overall purpose of the role is to:

• Ensure that all human resource needs for the business function(s) are met and aligned to the HR objectives within the organization’s operational objectives.
• Coach and advice line management regarding people management and human resources issues
• Contribute to the development of a performance driven culture in the organization by driving people to improve quality of their performance and meet the Company’s objectives as a whole

• Bachelors Degree in HR, Education, Business or equivalent
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
• 4 – 5 years experience in HR
• A HR Generalist
• Sound knowledge of Functional HR Expertise, including the Kenya Employment Law & Labour regulations, Compensation, Performance and Talent Management

• Provide support to the HR Manager in driving the creation & execution of the People Strategies & Plans that attract, develop and retain employees to support the organisational short and long term business needs.
• Drive competitive advantage and address opportunities and threats.
• Coordinate and execute manpower planning for the specific business functions

• Ensure Performance and Talent Management drive the achievement of business goals through objective and development plan setting, performance appraisals and talent development.
• Implement succession planning / talent management plans that support business goals.
• Ensure People Managers use tools effectively to assist individual and team performance improvement at all levels

• Establish and maintain effective win – win working relationships with employees and their representatives through an environment that fosters communication and cooperation.
• Promote and foster a culture and environment that is productive, open, empowering, safe and equitable
• Coach others to behave and make decisions in line with the Client’s Core Values

• Ensure Line Managers and employees understand the HR model and can quickly and efficiently access solutions.
• Collaborate with Line Managers within Business Functions to ensure initiatives and projects are designed and implemented that support business people plans.
• Provide objective and timely feedback to them on the quality of HR service to ensure the overall HR service to the business function meets or exceeds agreed standards

• Work as part of cross functional HR teams to develop HR practice and process developments that contribute to enhancing the HR contribution to the business

• Oversee and administer the Administration and Facilities management function of the team

• Business Acumen (Understanding of the business, performance drivers and long term direction)
• Understand Financial & Non-Financial Business results & people impact.
• Build engagement & commitment (via influencing, coaching, presentation and facilitation skills).
• Accreditation with relevant Professional body and maintains links with external networks (IHRM, FKE, DIT etc.)
• Consultancy skills to develop organisational and team solutions to business issues.
• Create, analyse and utilise metrics to monitor HR effectiveness and support business decisions
• Ability to work as a part of a multifunctional team and influence the organizational strategy
• Excellent  interpersonal skills
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time efficiently
• Highly developed communication skills: both written and verbal
• Solid PC/MS Office Skills

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted