Thursday, November 15, 2012

HR Manager (East / West Africa) Job in Nairobi Kenya


Job Title: HR Manager, East / West Africa
 
Department: Human Resources
 
Main Location of Role: Nairobi, Kenya with extensive travel
 
Position Reports To: Group Head of HR & CEO
 
Brief Job Overview:
 
Responsible for the Human Resources Function

Main Responsibilities:
  • Acting as HR business partner to Heads of businesses & other senior leadership & employees
  • Managing employee relations within locations responsible for, which may include the coordination of dispute resolution, redundancy and other processes.
  • Local coordination in collaboration with Group HR colleagues and department and regional managers of Group HR activity such as performance management, compensation reviews, headcount budgeting, mobility and benefits provision.
  • Support the recruiting of staff along with the specialist assistance provided by the Recruitment function and ensure the appropriate coordination of sign off on proposed compensation packages
  • Conduct the on-boarding of employees, supported by the HR manager, gathering appropriate details to register for benefits and set up in payroll and directing staff to relevant information 
  • Draft/oversee the drafting of contracts of employment and ensure the accuracy of the terms in line with the term sheets that have gone through the approval process, as above.
  • Work with colleagues in HR and other departments on projects relevant to locations supported such as local variations of Graduate scheme, setting up new offices etc.
  • Overseeing HR records are in compliance with requirements and providing reporting on HR metrics.
  • Oversee payroll processes and reporting as appropriate, liaising with Finance.
  • Good experience of relocation & internal mobility
  • Good HR & Systems knowledge / experience
  • Experience / exposure to Graduate Recruitment
  • Excellent knowledge of East Africa employment law
  • Knowledge of employment law in other Africa locations (Ghana/DRC/Nigeria)
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Professional HR qualification
  • Excellent knowledge of East Africa employment law
  • Knowledge of employment law in other Africa locations
  • 8+ years’ HR generalist experience in Financial / Professional Services or Multi-National companies
  • Strong relationship building & influencing skills
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Well developed stake-holder management skills / experience
  • Fluent in English
  • Drive for achievement
  • Confidence and resilience
  • Problem solving & analysis
  • Managing projects
Kindly send to recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net, if interested. 
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Source: joballfind.blogspot.com/, Date of Publication: November 15, 2012.