Our client, a premier credit only micro finance institution with operations in Kenya and Uganda seeks to hire an HR Officer.He/she will be responsible for provision of strategic Human resource support for Kenya and the Group. This shall be through developing, implementing and effectively managing human capital policies, strategies, systems and processes for enhanced organisational effectiveness and sustainable business.

The position works closely with all heads of departments to facilitate participative approaches to the management of human resource.

Roles and Responsibilities 

HR Strategy (15%)

• Develop and maintain the overall Human Resource strategy for the organization in line with the overall strategic aspiration. This shall be through breaking down the overall strategy into day-to-day objectives and leading teams in achieving the same; Offering HR advisory to various committees and department heads to facilitate appropriate decision making.

Culture and Change management (10%)

• Working closely with the office of the Managing Director, drive the development and sustenance of an organizational culture that reflects the organizations values, promotes accountability and high performance through running culture change initiatives, and managing the company’s individual performance management/ appraisal cycle.

HR Operations (25%)

• Provide direction into the HR Operations by driving accuracy and timeliness in payment of staff salaries and benefits administration, managing all employee related costs – payroll, pension, etc., Ensuring that Staff Performance Appraisals, Welfare and Disciplinary Management and advising Managing Director and senior management on staff motivation strategies to drive a people focused institution.

Industrial Relations (10%)

• Protect the employee brand perception of the company by providing oversight on the employee and industrial relation practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee and promote a high level of employee participation and involvement to achieve optimal productivity, employee harmony, and good company image.

Legal and Statutory Compliance (10%)

• Drive legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource requirements and best practices.

Reporting & Budgeting (5%)

• Contribute to timely and prudent decision making by preparing and submitting accurate and impactful Human Resource reports required by stakeholders as per agreed legal/ internal standards and timelines. The position holder shall also actively participate in the budgetary process for the company in line with the strategic direction to ensure all aspects of HR are catered for and all initiatives are delivered within set budgets.

Coaching and developing others (10%)

• Take lead in ensuring that there is a coordinated and monitored way of coaching and developing of teams across the company. Ensure that in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders they take lead in establishing systems to attract, develop, engage, manage performance, retain talented staff and create an environment where they can realize their full potential and contribute to the delivery of an exceptional and superior customer experience in addition to other organizational goals.

Special Projects and any other duties (15%)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Regulatory & Legal Requirements

• A Degree in Human Resource Management/Development, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• 5 years’ working experience with at least 3 years in a leadership position
• Good understanding of HR management

Good working experience of MS Office and human resource information system is a must

• Demonstrable commercial awareness
• Must demonstrate a deep understanding of the laws and legislations governing Kenya labour market
• Certified HR professional, a registered member of IHRM
• Possess a valid Practicing License from IHRM
• Experience working in the financial sector will be an added advantage.

Competencies & Attributes

• Strategic thinking and strong businesss acumen
• Passion for Results
• Leading Teams
• Building Trust
• Innovative
• Negotiations skills
• Collaboration
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leading change
• Mentoring and Coaching