Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the National General Secretary, the Human Resource Manager is expected to:

• Take lead in all recruitment and selection processes, consult department heads for their recruitment needs and develop a strategy to ensure the gaps are covered including induction of new staff.
• Coordinate the attraction and retention of the right quality of employees required with the right skills and competencies.
• Manage, track and maintain a proper filing system for all HR records including recruitment, leave days, contracts of personnel, renewal of contracts, benefits, compensation etc. and confidentiality of the same observed.
• Implement and develop the HR policies and procedures ensuring all staff are aware of them.
• Act as a focal point for all staff grievances related issues including disciplinary action and administer staff welfare plans.
• Conduct a job evaluation survey to identify the necessary staffing needs.
• Manage all payroll systems, ensuring all dedications made e.g. statutory NSSF, NHIF, loans etc. and supervise salaries to staff and salary survey when needed and consulted by the NGS.
• Conduct performance appraisals and establish an annual training and development plan.
• Conduct a job evaluation survey to identify the necessary staffing needs.
• Draft job descriptions for all anticipated new position s and review current job description to make them in line with role requirements and all programs are running as required
• Take lead in Employee related matters, liaise with branch managers to ensure staff concerns, issues and grievances are managed and handled adequately and according to YWCA policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties that are assigned by the NGS.

Requirements

• A degree in HRM, Social Sciences or a related degree.
• A post graduate Diploma in HRM.
• A certified member of Institute of HRM Kenya with effective IT skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as be a part of a team.
• Ability to think strategically and possess problem solving, tact, communication and negotiation skills.

How to Apply