Human Resource Manager

Directorate: HR & Administration Services

Department: Human Resource

Reporting to: Director HR & Admin Services

Position: Human Resource Manager

Ref: NCWSC2012-011

Grade: 3

Supervises: HR Coordinator, Training and Change Management Coordinator, Industrial Relations Officer, Medical Administrator

Broad Role: To effectively and efficiently manage the human resource, formulate and implement proper manpower planning, welfare and personnel administration management in the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate and attend industrial relations matters and employee disputes and advise management accordingly
• Participate in review of the company’s HR policies and procedures and ensure effective implementation of the same within the company
• Formulate plans to meet the company’s manpower requirements and ensure proper utilization of existing human resources
• Review and maintain appropriate staffing levels of the company in liaison with departmental heads
• Coordinating recruitment and selection activities and ensure that new employees are properly oriented
• Participate in the articulation of change management programmes to improve the company’s performance
• Update and maintain job descriptions for all positions in the company and maintain the job evaluation and grading programme
• Develop, implement and co-ordinate HR policies and procedures
• Liaising as required with relevant recruitment agencies regarding appointment and monitoring of recruitment process
• Overall responsibility for the accuracy of information on the computerized system and ensuring that the system is updated, maintained and used to its maximum effectiveness.

Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field
• Masters in HR
• Higher Diploma in HRM
• Member – Institute of Human Resource Management( IHRM)
• 6 years experience with at least 4 years at management level in a busy environment.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong management and negotiation skills
• Ability to work within set deadlines and with minimum supervision
• The ability and passion to deliver quality services
• Able to work in a competitive and challenging environment
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with Kenyan labour laws
• Well developed skills in conflict/resolution/counseling.

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements are encouraged to send their hard copy application with clear reference of the job code on the envelope, detailed CV, names and contact of 3 referees, one of whom must be a former employer, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address on or before March 5 , 2012 to the address indicated below.

The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya

or dropped at

The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway/Nyerere Rd Roundabout

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.