Job ID

2023-5035

Location

KE-Nairobi

Category

International Positions

Employment Status

Full-Time

Reporting to the Country Director, the Senior Human Resource Manager will provide management with strategic input of HR services, policies, and programs for the Kenya Country Office. This includes advising senior management on all strategic HR matters, management of the Country Office, HR functions implementing and managing HR policies, processes and procedures in accordance with Home Office policy and standards. This position will supervise the HR team members. 

General Human Resources:

• Determine and prioritize the country’s HR needs and establish specific HR objectives for country office to ensure that HR policy/procedures and standards are met
• Develop and revise HR policies as required to support the business
• Lead resolution of compliance issues as it relates to HR best practice and organizational policies
• Ensure country level management team members are well versed on country-related HR policies and that policies are implemented consistently
• Advise Country Director on all HR related issues
• Lead, in coordination with the Steering Committee, the development of a career progression path for all job categories in Kenya office.
• Facilitate the staff separation/exit processes
• Liaise with Global Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer as required
• Review all HR service contracts, i.e. Medical Insurance, training, pension scheme, GPA/GL/WIBA, etc. for guidance and due diligence
• Manage the performance management processes including appraisals after probation period, performance improvement plan (PIP) and annual appraisals

Compensation and Benefits:

• Review salary and benefits policies for local nationals to ensure that organization is able to attract and retain highly skilled staff
• In collaboration with the HQ HRBP, conduct salary survey to ensure competitiveness of salaries against the market and make recommendations on the necessary changes
• Evaluate jobs and individuals’ pay for internal equity and make recommendations in liaison with HROs and EMT
• Provide oversight to performance and annual merit increments

Talent Acquisition/Recruitment:

• Partner with Hiring managers and HR Officer(s) to evaluate staffing/business needs and determine specific position responsibilities and requirements to ensure accurate candidate sourcing
• Draft, review and/or approve job descriptions
• Oversee placement of job adverts via appropriate channels in Kenya
• Oversee the screening, testing, interviews and selection of candidates, reference checks and analysis and guide the hiring managers as appropriate.

Orientation and Onboarding/ Learning and Development : 

• Oversee the on-boarding process and ensure the that the process is vibrant and comprehensive to ensure enjoyable and all-round orientation of new staff 
• Ensure systems are in place for new staff undertake the on-line orientation programs
• Provide guidance and oversight to HROs in collecting, recording and sharing information for learning purposes and investing in people centred knowledge management activities.
• Use HR data for decision making and for operational efficiency
• Liaise with HROs on training needs analysis
• Train new supervisors/managers on supervisor and management skills

Employee Relations: 

• Work closely with Supervisors to address issues affecting new staff
• Develop and maintain a healthy employee relations environment providing staff a venue to discuss their work-related problems and concerns.
• Advise and assist staff with disciplinary and grievance issues
• Mediate in staff conflict situations
• Regular visit to field project office

Supervision: 

• Provide coaching, guidance and mentorship to direct report(s) where needed
• Set targets and objectives for assigned area and delivers results
• Grow team expertise to align with program and organizational direction while continually looking for ways to provide / enhance the value delivered
• Lead a high-performing team and provides ongoing feedback and performance reviews
• Track, monitor and effectively addresses and / or rewards performance of team members

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or Business-related field
• Professional Certification in Human Resources Management
• HR professional membership with an active practicing certificate by IHRM.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources Management
• At least 3 years in senior management advisory
• HR practices Knowledge - In depth knowledge of country labour Laws and trends
• Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures

Jhpiego’s Mission

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, builds global and local partnerships to enhance the quality ––of healthcare services for women and families around the world. Jhpiego is a global leader in the creation of innovative and effective approaches to developing human resources for health.

Jhpiego’s Values

At Jhpiego we value our customers who have our respect, responsiveness, and commitment to excellence; our staff and global network of colleagues who bring cultural diversity, innovation, and a wealth of world experience; and our work culture, which is reflected in our team spirit, transparent communication, mutual respect, flexibility, and dedication.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

Applications must be received by March 24, 2023

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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