Deputy Director, HR Management

About the role

Laikipia County Government is recruiting a Deputy Director, HR Management for a full-time, on-site position in Laikipia, Kenya. The role covers the development and coordination of human resource policies, standards and services, and requires at least nine years of professional experience.

Key responsibilities

• Develop human resource policies, strategies, regulations, procedures, rules and guidelines, and maintain HR standards and guidelines
• Coordinate HR services in areas such as recruitment, promotion, discipline, training and development, placement and staff welfare
• Interpret and apply HR policies, rules and regulations, and analyse HR data for decision making
• Maintain staff establishment and complement control, and keep an up-to-date HR information database
• Recommend and approve recruitment, appointment and transfer information, and recommend suitable HR systems (manual and electronic)
• Coordinate training needs assessments, approve trainings, and train staff on target setting and performance appraisal systems
• Act as secretary to the county HR advisory committee and coordinate the implementation of its decisions
• Approve claims relating to training, medical and other matters, and prepare budget estimates for HR including personnel emoluments
• Administer welfare matters, handle staff grievances and industrial relations matters, and ensure HR quality management standards are maintained

Required profile

• Diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Office Management or Secretarial Studies with 9 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Public/Business Administration or its equivalent, plus a Diploma in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Pensions or its equivalent; or a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management
• At least 9 years of relevant professional experience, 3 at supervisory or managerial level
• Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) certificate and a valid practicing licence from the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
• Membership certificate from the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (at least 6 weeks) and a certificate in computer application skills
• Understanding of national goals and policies translated into HR policy and programmes; a Master's degree is an added advantage