Group Human Resources Manager

The successful candidate will be responsible for the Strategic Human Resources Management of a diverse workforce within the Monarch Group of Companies to facilitate the achievement of business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a HR strategy based on the overall Group strategy to ensure that business needs are met
• Develop a HR budget based on the strategy and effectively manage it to ensure cost management goals are achieved
• Develop and implement HR management policies and procedures and monitor all HR activities and practices to ensure compliance
• Manage the recruitment process in a manner that ensures that right calibre of employees is hired and that new employees receive thorough induction
• Co-ordinate the performance management process and all related functions including staff appraisals, training, planning and implementation and incentive schemes
• Manage industrial relations matters and offer training, advice and general guidance to managers and supervisors on labour laws and related market practices so as to ensure a harmonious work environment.
• Oversee and coordinate all HR activities including the welfare and disciplinary matters across the group
• Handle staff grievances in a prompt, conscientious manner while paying heed to the company's business needs and policies

Key Qualifications and Skills:-

• MBA degree with a focus on Strategic Human Resources Management
• Degree in business administration or social sciences
• A post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• At least 8 years experience in a Generalist role of Human Resource Management in a dynamic business environment
• Experience in Industrial relations and Human Resources Systems development
• Qualification in Law will be an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills:-

• Knowledge of Kenyan labour laws
• Good knowledge of current day HR performance metrics/systems drivers-e-Horizon, Balanced Score Card, job evaluation/analysis etc
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office Suite

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters stating the position applied for on the subject field and attach a detailed C.V in word format and daytime telephone contacts by 5th August 2011 to: careers@monarch.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.