Duties and responsibilities

The Director of Human Resource Management and Development will be responsible for:

• Innovating and design of Human Resource Policies and Strategies.
• Introducing systems/Management practices that will facilitate effective and efficient management of Human Resource.
• Development and Review of the Human Resource Policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and advisory on Human Resource Policy Matters.
• Developing a regulatory framework and standards which promote understanding and commitment to National values and principles of Governance.
• Analyzing staffing levels for various cadres of staff and career progression plan.
• Identifying training needs, designing, planning and ensuring implementation of training.
• Managing the training and development functions.
• Advising the management on labor and industrial relations and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Coordinating of performance management in the County
• Supervision of the HRIS, payroll management and employee emoluments.
• Ensure compliance of statutory obligations.
• Manage Occupational safety and Health and WIBA.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and advise the management on compliance issues.
• Ensure proper maintenance of employee records.

Requirements for appointment

• Must have served in a Senior Human Resource position for at least seven (7) years
• Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Human Resource Management or in a comparable and relevant position in Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Must be a member of the relevant professional body in good standing.
• Bachelor Degree in any of the following fields: – Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Political Science/Government, Anthropology or any other relevant social science from a recognized institution
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP).
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme, senior management course or its’ equivalent lasting not less than 4(four) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer applications.
• Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Skills.

• Good understanding of Labor laws /Industrial relations.
•  Negotiation Skills.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Counseling skills