Summit: Human Resource Manager Job 2019 for a Wild Life Conservancy in Laikipia
Our client, a conservancy in Laikipia area, is seeking a hands on Human Resource Manager. He/She will be responsible for the efficient and progressive establishment and formalization of the Human Resource department through a wide variety of functions which include strategic planning, supervising and providing consultation to management on strategic staffing plans, recruitment, compensation, benefits, training and development, budget, labour relations and HR administration. This is an exciting hands-on opportunity that provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to apply all their experience and professional knowledge in establishing and shaping a fully functioning department within a highly diversified workforce. Experience of working in conservation and/or Tourism industry will be beneficial but not essential. MUST BE WILLING TO LIVE IN A REMOTE AREA!
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish a fully functioning and professionally run HR department
- Prepare the Human Resource budget and strategic plan
- Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies
- Maintain historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system
- Maintain historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system
- Support, implement and administer the effective and timely recruitment processes
- Maintain and update job requirements and job descriptions for all positions
- Maintain organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing and interviewing program
- Design and lead the development of compensation and benefits systems
- Ensure planning, monitor and do appraisal of employee work results
- Liaise with employer and employee agencies; unions, Labour office and FKE
- Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource requirements
- Leading selected change management initiatives
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences or related field. MBA is a plus
- Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience with at least 5 of those in Senior management
- Proven ability to build a Human Resources department from scratch
- Proven ability to build a Human Resources department from scratch
- Knowledge and experience with best practices in people operations
- Willingness to live in a remote location
- Good Communication/presentation skills
- Experience in Job evaluation and grading
- Good Computer skills and computerized HRMIS experience
Education: Bachelor’s DegreeJob Type: PermanentLocation: Laikipia KenyaCareer Level: Senior ManagementDeadline: March 24, 2019
Applications
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.