Adept Systems Human Resources Manager Jobs in Kenya
Summary
Kenblest Group a food manufacturing company driven by the zeal to produce quality bread and flour for the Kenyan market. The company has grown from strength to strength, currently producing over 250,000 loaves of bread and 450 metric tonnes of wheat and maize flour a day, making it one of the largest producers of bread and flour under one roof in the country.
Job Purpose
The Human Resource Manager will be responsible for implementing human resource practices, policies and procedures that are reflective of business strategy and needs with a focus on culture, change and skills enhancement.
The incumbent will manage the Human Resource department and its activities to effectively lead and advise employees and managers on all people management issues and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, with the aim of creating an environment that attracts and retains the appropriate staff.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor all HR activities and practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies. Keep track of and remain abreast with the legal environment and ensure that the company is in compliance and all senior staff are aware of HR management requirements.
Manage and coordinate and support the entire staff recruitment process and work closely with heads of Department and line managers to identify and define vacancies and suitably qualified staff to fill these.
Optimally manage industrial relations and act as the key point of contact with the Trade Union. Offer technical support to all managers in an effort to maintain good industrial relations
Plan and monitor the maintenance of monthly leave schedules and ensure that department heads, managers and supervisors always provide appropriate levels of cover through effective annual leave planning.
Develop and implement systems for managing staff records, including personal data, annual leave and off days, sick leave etc, ensuring that these are kept up to date and adhere to relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. Put in place effective manual and electronic filing and retrieval systems and ensure optimal use.
Manage disciplinary issues in line with the provisions of the Employment Act and company policy and ensure fairness and transparency, thus minimizing instances of litigation.
Drive grievance resolution and ensure that all pertinent issues are addressed in a fair, confidential and transparent manner where possible without becoming a legal issue. Where disputes become legal issues support the management of cases with timely provision of information to legal counsel as appropriate.
Facilitate employee learning and development by assessing capability, identifying gaps and designing training interventions to redress them. Expected to identify business, department and individual needs and develop and roll out the training calendar activities as required.
Ensure that all staff are contracted as per company policy and monitor to ensure timely end of probation confirmations and renewals of contracts where applicable. Develop and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive induction and orientation programmes for all new staff
Implement employee relations, social and welfare activities, and employee support programs to create a conducive and respectful workplace and good working relationship between employees.
Put in place systems for managing staff records, including personal data, annual leave and off days, sick leave etc, ensuring that these are kept up to date and adhere to relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
Job Qualifications
Academic and professional Qualifications and experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Human resources, Social Sciences or equivalent
Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management or CHRP(K) qualification is desired; IHRM membership
At least Seven (7) years’ experience managing HR processes in a labour intensive and Unionisable environment
Solid expertise of industrial relations management and experience of working in labour intensive and unionised environments; and
Knowledge and working experience with Kenyan Labour laws
Key Skills and Competences
Good leadership skills with hands-on capability
Planning, coordination, work monitoring and problem resolution skills
Demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality
Results oriented with excellent negotiation, interpersonal, communication and social skills
A forward planner with clear focus, ardent team player and able to work with remote supervision in a diverse environment
Good decision-making skills with a sense of diplomacy, attention for detail and good analytical ability
Have good problem analysis and reporting skills
High moral standing with impeccable integrity
How to Apply
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