Assistant Director HRM & D

About the role

The Laikipia County Government is recruiting an Assistant Director for Human Resource Management and Development (HRM & D). This is a full-time, on-site management position responsible for overseeing human resource management, coordinating recruitment, managing staff performance, guiding employee relations and implementing HR policies. The deadline for applications is 26 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Implement HR policies, strategies, regulations, procedures, rules and guidelines
• Coordinate HR services in areas such as recruitment, promotion, discipline, training and development, placement and staff welfare
• Analyze HR data for decision making and validate recruitment, appointment and transfer information
• Maintain staff establishment and complement control and keep an up-to-date HR information database
• Carry out training needs assessments, train staff on target setting and take part in appraisal systems
• Process claims for training, medical and other matters, administer welfare and handle staff grievances and industrial relations
• Prepare budget estimates for HR, including personnel emoluments, and maintain HR quality management standards
• Act as alternate Secretary to the County HRM Advisory Committee and recommend HR systems

Required profile

• At least 7 years of professional experience, 3 at supervisory or managerial level
• Bachelor's degree in HRM, Business Administration or a related field, or a Bachelor's in Sociology, Public or Business Administration plus a diploma in HRM, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or Pensions
• Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) certificate, membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing, and a valid practicing certificate
• Certificate in a 4-week Senior Management course and in computer application skills
• Understanding of national goals and policies translated into HR policy; a Master's degree is an added advantage