Human Resource Manager

VP Group is one of the leading growers and exporters of cut flowers and vegetables in Kenya.

The company seeks to recruit an experienced and self driven individual to fill the position of Human Resource Manager.

Reporting To: The Operations Director, the job holder will provide effective leadership in the management of the human resource function.

Key responsibilities

* Develop, review and implement human resource policies, procedures in align with the Group’s strategy.
* Direct the Group’s staff manpower planning and staffing levels by assessing the present and future needs of the Group
* Assess training needs and develop training and development programmes aimed at building staff capacity to achieve desired performance levels.
* Plan and conduct new staff recruitment, induction and retention programmes.
* Develop and administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems aimed at increasing productivity in the Group.
* Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, etc.
* Develop and manage staff welfare schemes such as medical, insurance etc
* Study legislation, arbitration decisions and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
* Review the policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with the labour laws and the audit standards.
* Develop and manage staff grievance procedures.
* Carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of directors.

Academic qualifications

* Degree from a recognized university in Human Resources, Business or Economics.
* Higher Diploma in HR preferably from IHRM.
* Masters in HR is an added advantage.
* Minimum 4 years experience in a busy organization 2 of which must have been at the senior management level.
* Experience in CBA Negotiations.

Letters of applications and C.Vs should be sent by 28th November 2011.

The Human Resource Manager
P.O. Box 19226-00501
Nairobi.

jobs@vegpro-group.co.ke.