Profile Introduction: Our client, a leading manufacturer of concrete poles that are sustainable and environmental friendly seeks to recruit a Human Resource Manager.

Overall purpose of the role is to: Ensure the smooth operation and running of the human resource/administrative function within the factory to enable maximum productivity of employees in the factory while ensuring compliance with various legislative laws.

Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Human Resource/ Social Sciences;
Higher Diploma in Human Resource;
IHRM membership would be an added advantage;
3 years progressive experience in a key leadership/management role at a manufacturing facility or hands-on management experience on construction sites;
Previous experience and broad understanding of employees health and safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies;
Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations;
Previous experience in handling HR related issues within a factory set-up with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices;

Responsibilities:
Develop, recommend and administer various human resources plans and procedures for all employees in line with the company policies and procedures. As well as advice management on new approaches, policies/procedures to effect for continuous improvements to enable efficiency of the Human Resource function ;
Prepare and maintain employee handbook on various policies and procedures;
Manage benefits administration on issues such as claims resolution, change reporting, approval of invoices for payment, reevaluation of policies annually for cost-effectiveness, maintenance of information on activities program within the factory and cash flow management in liaison with the accounts department;
Develop, maintain and continuously update various departmental records and reports to facilitate decision making by management;
Plan and participate in administrative staff meetings on a periodic basis;
Maintain and update the organization charts and acts as custodian of employee records/files to ensure that all employees have proper and complete documentation;
Ensure compliance with all regulations regarding employees, as per Republic of Kenya Labour Law Acts and other relevant laws and regulations and continuously keep abreast with current developments or changes with relevant legislations;
Monitor employees performance through developing and maintaining a performance evaluation program that governs the compensation structure within the company and advice management as necessary;
Implement and conduct a vigorous recruitment and selection process for all employees as per company requirements through various media platforms;
Evaluates reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established targets;
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned. COMPETENCIES
Proven record of leadership skills, strategic management and highly geared to sound decision making in a fast paced environment;
Highly motivated, results oriented and self-driven
Ability to work independently and within a team;
Attention to details, ability to prioritize work and properly manage time;
Excellent planning and organizational skills;
Able to work effectively and efficiently;
Good interpersonal skills coupled with good ethical conduct.

How to Apply
If you are qualified and up to the challenge send your Resume and Cover Letter to vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke by 11th February 2016.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.