Head of Human Resource and Administration Job in a State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector

A State Corporation in the agricultural sector is inviting applications from qualified Kenyans who are age forty five (45) years and below for the following positions:

VA/1 Head- Human Resource And Administration

Reporting to the General Manager-Finance & Administration, the position of Head- Human Resources and Administration entails the following:

Duties and responsibilities:

• Planning, organization, administration and control of activities in the Human Resource department;
• Coordinate implementation of human resources polices, rules and regulations;
• Advising on proper deployment, staff performance, career progression;
• Making appropriate recommendations and proposals on human resource planning and succession management;
• Interpretation and implementation of human resource policies, rules & regulations, including those relating to pensions, salaries, labour laws and others statutes relating to human resources,
• Advising Managers and other employees in matters relating to career development, employee relations, workplace ethics, discipline and grievance handling.
• Payroll and staff welfare management.
• Carrying out training needs assessments and coordinating training programs;
• Managing the organization’s performance management cycle.
• Updating and managing the Human Resource Information System;
• Transport and office management.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

As a minimum one must have:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Human Resources management, Business Administration or Social Sciences;
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource from a recognized university;
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution
• A full member of IHRM as the professional body
• Served in the Human Resource function for at least seven (7) years, five (5) of which must have been at a senior or comparable position,
• Have well-developed communication (written/verbal), interpersonal and facilitation skills including the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels in a variety of situations.
• Knowledge of the Kenyan Labour Laws;
• Proficient in human resource management based computer application skills;
• Hands on experience in target setting, performance appraisal and analysis to support a variable pay programme.

Applicants meeting the above qualifications should send their applications by hard copy giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime telephone number, detailed C.V., copies of certificates and testimonials and addresses of three referees.

The applications should be addressed to:

The Advertiser
P.O. Box 49592-00100
Nairobi

So as to reach him not later than 2nd March 2012

NB: canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. No e-mails!