Our Client, a manufacturing Company seeks to recruit a HR manager to act as liaison manager between the labour force and management. The Job holder will be responsible for evaluating performances, manage salaries and wages, schedule employee vacations, provide benefits, resolve disputes, and communicate with employees at every level.

Responsibilities

• Administer corporate policies relating to compensation, benefits, employee relations, training, and health and safety programs.
• Oversee all necessary paperwork, employee communications, benefits maintenance, leave tracking, management reports, workers compensation claims,
• Complete initial reporting, accident investigations, communication work restrictions, claim adjuster correspondence, tracking and claim review analysis for settlements
• Oversee the performance management of the employees and assist in salary planning
• Steer HR-related projects and initiatives throughout the year, maintain HR-related spreadsheets, update and distribute it on a predetermined schedule
• Handle grievance procedures
• Manage dispute resolutions involving unions, management, employees or government agencies, etc.
• Ensure the HR staff is knowledgeable about union contract compliance
• Advise management on contract negotiations and similar management-union relations
• Consult HR executive staff regarding personnel policies
• Create and revise union contracts
• Head monthly labour management meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Human Resources is required
• Candidates with a Master’s degree in human resource management
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a supervisory level.
• MUST have experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Great verbal and written communications skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, quality, and follow-through; strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office suite of software.

Professional qualifications

• Certified Human Resources Practitioner (CHRP) will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM – Kenya)