Head of employee Relations & Engagement

Job Description
Reporting to the Human Resource Director the Head of Employee Relations is responsible for the review and formulation of Employee Relations Policy and strategy that will create a fair, respectful, diverse and high performance culture to deliver the ultimate University objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities
Development and delivery of a robust employee relations and staff engagement strategy
Oversee corporate staff engagement policy and programmes.
Champion the University transformation and performance management culture
Be the focal point between the University and the relevant stakeholders particularly the recognized Trade Unions.
Responsible for effective management of staff grievance and discipline management.
Liaise and work with HR Leadership team to ensure local level relationships are effective and supportive
Support cases of job evaluation and continuous employee satisfaction for effective decision making.
Ensure effective administration of all forms of employment contracts and agreements

Required Qualifications
Bachelor degree in human resource management
Diploma in HRM/Industrial relations
Demonstrated commitment to an open management approach at a strategic level within a unionized environment.
Eight (8) years hands on experience in employee relations experience with a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative people management solutions at an operational, tactical and strategic level.
Good exposure in collective bargaining and negotiations, managing and partnering with Trade Union.
Clear understanding of broader HR best practice, particularly the impact of employee relations and engagement on performance management.
Familiar with Industrial relations system in Kenya and fully aware of the Kenya constitution and the labour laws.
Strong analytical and thinking skills, combined with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
Member of the Institute of human resource management Kenya will be an added advantage.

Interested persons who satisfy the above requirements should submit their applications and detailed CVs clearly indicating their qualifications, academic and industry achievements, e-mail address, day time mobile/telephone contacts and names of three (3) referees, current position and remuneration to Mount Kenya University, email address; recruitment@mku.ac.ke on or before 16th October 2015.
Visit MKU website Mount Kenya University for the job description and specifications.
Note: Hard copy applications will not be accepted and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Remuneration
A competitive remuneration package and other benefits will be offered to the successful candidate(s).
MKU staff with the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
MKU is an equal opportunity employer and Persons with disability and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.