IPOA/HR/03/2024:Job PurposeResponsible for providing strategic leadership in Human Resource management and Capacity building to enable delivery of the Authority's overall mandate.Key Responsibilities/ Duties / TasksManagerial / Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSpearhead development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on human resource management while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes, regulations and circulars;Lead staff training and development in the Authority;Steer employee relations and welfare programs in the Authority;Guide staff discipline and grievance handling mechanisms;Spearhead management of staff remuneration, benefits and rewards;Lead in staff performance management in the Authority;Direct staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development programs in the Authority;Lead in development of internal and external reports in the department;Steer management of records and information systems in the department;Spearhead provision of advisory services on matters related to human resource in the Authority;Oversee establishment and/or mainstreaming of structures and systems on workplace safety, health and other cross cutting issues;Spearhead the development, implementation and/or review of organizational change and diversity management initiatives;Oversee management of outsourced human resource service providers;Lead in identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the department;Direct the utilization of financial and material resources allocated to the department;Spearhead orientation and induction of new staff to familiarize with the organization;Oversee recruitment, appointments, promotions, placement/ deployment, leave, disciplinary and staff welfare;Coach, mentor, supervise and facilitate capacity development activities in the department.Operational Responsibilities / TasksCollaborate with other stakeholders, directorates and departments for effective human resource management;Collaborate with the Directorate of Finance and Planning in preparation of annual personnel emolument budget in the Authority;Communicate Management decisions to departmental staff;Chair departmental meetings;Provide secretariat services to various HR Committees;Develop and implement Individual annual work plan;Develop periodic individual performance reports andImplement risk mitigation measures.Job Dimensions:I. Financial ResponsibilityGuide the development and monitor implementation of departmental annual work plan and budgets.II. Responsibility for Physical AssetsResponsible for Office equipment, furniture and recordsIII. Decision Making / Job InfluenceStrategic decisionsManagerial decisionsOperational decisionsIV. Working ConditionsPredominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).Academic qualificationsMaster's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development, organizational development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;ORBachelor's Degree in Social Sciences with a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodiesCertified Human Resource Professional – Kenya (CHRP-K);Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);Valid IHRM Practicing certificate;Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institutionPrevious relevant work experience required.Served in the position of Assistant Director Human Resource Management for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA grade 5 or for a period of twelve (12) years in human resource, three (3) of which must have been in a management level in the Public or private sector
