Group Head of Human Resources
Our Client is a fast growing group of companies in the region, aggressively rolling out business in the exciting ICT sector.
If you are looking for a challenging opportunity in HR, to develop systems, procedures, manage talent, drive culture change and the whole aspect of revamping up an internal people and change function – this is the opportunity for you.
Objective of Role:
To design, develop, implement and institutionalize HR Systems and processes to help the Group become
an “Employer of Choice”.
This would include introduction of interventions to attract, develop and retain best talent;
ensure effective utilization of human resources across the Group;
benchmark and adopt best HR practices; build a performance-driven work culture;
automate HR systems, processes and records; encourage innovation and generation of new ideas;
and demonstrate ‘employee-friendliness’ by engaging staff at all levels and build a positive work environment.
The Key Result Areas and strategic objectives are as follows:
Organizational Development
Strategic Objective
Realign HR policies and practices with business strategies
Put an organization structure which will drive business
Regular reviews of HR systems
Planning and Resourcing
Strategic Objective
Establish optimal staff complement across the Group
Ensure that the Group has adequate and skilled staff at all times to manage WG business
Compensation and Benefits
Strategic Objective
Manage the staff compensation policy efficiently
Manage the Bank’s leave plan
Manage payroll
Learning and Development
Strategic Objective
Ensure that staff have relevant skills to meet business needs
Ensure that staff are fitted into their right jobs
Financial Performance
Strategic Objective
Enhance profitability of the Group through higher staff productivity
Manage Cost of Employment (CoE) within the group to budgeted levels
Employee Relations
Strategic Objective
Maintain cordial relations between staff
Manage staff welfare schemes
Human Resource Operations
Strategic Objective
Ensure efficiency in HR processes
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
Effective employee records management
People Management (Own HR Dept)
Strategic Objective
Enhance staff productivity and performance within HR dept
Ensure staff development and training
Manage Departmental leave
Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes
Graduate in a business related degree, an MBA will be a distinct advantage
Knowledge and expertise in Kenyan labour laws a must
Experience in HR leadership position of not less than 5 years gained in the private commercial sector
Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office suite
Fair and firm disposition with a pleasant yet assertive personality
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities; and good in giving timely feedback
Results – driven and a “complete-finisher” with a knack for seeing things through to completion
Positive attitude with a “can-do” mentality
Mature disposition and an effective team player
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.
Your application will be handled in strict confidence, kindly indicate your current level of remuneration and pay expectations. Please send your CV through email, latest Friday 25th May 2012, to: recruit@hcsskenya.co.ke Only those fully qualified will be contacted
