Statement of Purpose: Reporting to the General Manager HR and Administration, the Manager Human Resource will be responsible for various HR and administration duties throughout including recruitment, mobilisation, welfare, strategic planning and training.

Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the HR and administrative functions.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:
Human Resources Responsibilities
Recruitment, Mobilisation and induction of new employees, Terminations and resignations, Promotions and transfers
Salary, compensation and benefits (comparison including research)
Performance issues, Staff welfare and counselling, solve conflicts
Advise unit heads on HR issues and local labour laws
Arrange training and monitor training data, Writing job descriptions, Policies and procedures, Strategic personnel planning

HR Systems
Organising staff events (annual party, team building etc)
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory.
Partners with legal department and as needed/required.
Provides day to day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
Administrative Responsibilities
Monitor all office and administration activities including maintenance and insurance
Work closely with other managers and assist in achieving the company’s strategic goals
Initiate and implement, in consultation with the General Manager Finance and Administration, activities that benefit the company, staff and clients in terms of culture, working environment, staff relations and job skills among others.
Insurance packages and rates (health, fleet, building, workers comp etc.)
Policies and procedures
Company leases
Management events and meetings
Maintenance/administrative suppliers and rates
Administration activities including housekeeping and maintenance, security
Travel and ticketing including accommodation for external guests – Board and others
overseeing day to day office activities
Record attendance and checking attendance register
Preparing/generating various MIS reports
Key Skills and Competencies
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Fluent English
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
Keen interest in how the company operates so as to create value by enabling you to link your actions more effectively to the organisation’s strategy.
Good knowledge of “Best Practices” in HR Delivery.
Must have sound change management skills – problem solving, innovation, process improvement, influence, consultation, Conflict resolution, communication and leadership.
Leadership: An experienced team leader
Influencing, leading and delegating abilities
Ability to initiate/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.
Planning and organizing – Organisational abilities
Result oriented: Ability to achieve the target within given time
Negotiating skills
Adaptability – Efficient under pressure, always meet deadlines

Personal Credibility: demonstrate behaviours that convey competence, integrity, accountability, confidentiality and related ethical qualities to earn the trust and respect of all
IT competency
Key Performance Indicators
Staff retention
Staff performance
Punctuality
Reduced turnaround time
Resources utilisation
Documentation of all departmental and institutional procedures
Cost containment
Retention of qualified and satisfactory departmental staff
Staff training and continuous education
Academic / Professional Qualifications
Degree in business management/Administration – HR Option
Higher Diploma in Human Resource will be an added advantage
At least 4-7 years experience in a similar position.
Interested candidates who adequately possess the stated qualifications and skills should apply by sending their updated CV to hr@asteriskkenya.com