Assistant Director, HR Management

About the role

The Assistant Director, HR Management leads HR operations at the Insurance Regulatory Authority in Nairobi. This is a full-time, Director-level position with a deadline of 26 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Guide line managers and staff in implementing HR strategies, policies and procedures, and coordinate their development, implementation and review.
• Coordinate the implementation of Board and management decisions within existing rules and regulations.
• Prepare and absorb HR budgets, prepare HR plans and succession management strategies, and coordinate recruitment, selection, placement, succession planning and career progression.
• Manage and coordinate training and development, performance management, employee health and wellbeing schemes, staff welfare schemes and employee assistance programmes.
• Supervise contracts, staff files and other employee records, approve leave and attendance, and authorise payroll and staff-related expenditures.
• Manage employee relations, including discipline and grievances, and implement the HR information system.
• Champion change management, supervise staff performance, and prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual HR reports.
• Ensure compliance with HR statutory and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Nine years of cumulative relevant experience, three of which at the grade of Principal HR Officer or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, or a Bachelor's in Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent plus a diploma in HR, or a Master's in HR, HRD or Business Administration.
• Certified Human Resource Professional or equivalent, a valid HR Practicing Certificate, and membership in good standing with the Institute of Human Resource Management or a comparable body.
• A recognised four-week leadership course.

Required skills

• Computer application proficiency.
• Communication, interpersonal, analytical, report writing, presentation, mentoring, coaching and leadership skills.

To apply, candidates use the link provided on the listing page.