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Position Title: VP of Human Resources,Jobs across the globe,
Job Code: VPHR/MG/140318
Number Of Positions Open:1
Reports To: Managing Director
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Summary:
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, our client is an East African Owned global
risk mitigation firm assisting investors and companies in improving their
knowledge to the risk their companies or a specific program may face.
Through their internationally experienced staff and their strategic network
of partners around the world our client then advises on methods to reduce those
risks through innovative and proven operational solutions.
Job objective
Responsibilities for this HR director role encompass the full scope of an
HR generalist and integral member of the executive leadership team, covering a
wide range of strategic activities for the business and human resources agenda
in Africa.
This will include but not be limited to strategic planning, organizational
development, change management, talent acquisition and management, employee
relations, as well as remuneration and reward.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a change agent, innovative,
experienced in all aspects of strategic HR, as well as passionate about culture
and organizational development.
As a key member of the leadership team and reporting to the Managing
Director, confidence, strategic and commercial thinking are critical.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Establish a clear vision for
Human Resources designed to embody and support the core elements of the
organization’s vision in order to foster successful outcomes.
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Investing in the necessary time
to understand how Human Resources fits into the ‘big picture’ within the
various businesses
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Shape the vision of the
organization through Human Resources departments key performance indicators,
which will help determine short and long-term goals.
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Ability to empower staff to
embrace change and clearly outline a strategy and direction for making that
change happen; staff will need to feel that this direction is being guided by
thoughtful, measured steps.
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Building staff capacity, forming
relationships with external agencies that have expertise in various programs HR
can utilize and maximizing existing resources, which is particularly important.
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Deliver a talent management plan
for the region, addressing hiring strategies, mentorship, succession planning,
career pathing, workforce planning, retention, and aligning people programs to
support these.
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Conduct a comprehensive review of
all existing and potential human resource programs to identify further
development and or implementation – including issuing a competitive bid for the
organizations benefits plan and accession options for alternative compensation
models for the executive leaderships consideration.
·
Strengthening the existing
performance management plan to enable supervisors and staff to have a clearer
idea and deeper appreciation for how they’re doing relative to performance
indicators.
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Ensuring successful
implementation of the corporate training and development program, and ensuring
its alignment with the organizations strategic needs and alignment with the
talent management plan
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Working with Information
Technology Services and Financial Services to define and implement an
integrated financial system.
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Demonstrate great honesty and
integrity in dealings with union representatives and the very best of their
interpersonal and strategic thinking as they navigate these relationships.
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Balance diplomacy with taking a
hard line and representing the organization’s position when necessary
·
Reinforce the importance of relationship
building and encourage peer Directors to find ways to harness the talent on
their teams – identifying leaders at every level and getting staff to deal with
new projects.
·
This position is required to
assure compliance of Company HR operations to all applicable laws, regulations
and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures
(including but not limited to Quality Systems Regulations, ISO standards,
government work law, occupational health and environmental regulations and
statutes)
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Active support to HR SC targets
and delivery, to business plans and requirements, to employment relations and
professional networks as a basis for a contribution to the development of best
practice
·
Support HR SC projects, communication, handling often
confidential or sensitive business / personal information
·
HR administration and agenda
management, quality and accuracy of the systems, data and controls
·
Ownership of projects on an adhoc
basis (including engagement with global HR teams)
·
Site/functional communications
delivery in accordance with group/divisional/functional communication
strategies
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Other duties as assigned and/or
contained in quarterly and annual objectives
Experience:
Five to ten years human resource generalist
experience and in-depth knowledge of employment law and HR practices
with a solid track record in managing/advising on complex/sensitive legal
issues as well as considering the impact of new legislation and devising new HR
policies and procedures
Skills and Certification:
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Bachelor’s Degree
required/Masters preferred in Business/HR/Psychology or related field
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Advanced knowledge of SAP/ADP
systems
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Good understanding of accounting
principles, payroll taxes and government payroll regulations
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Ability to travel
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Local language speaking and
English speaking, other languages considered as a plus
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The individual is required to
work independently with little instruction on day to day work. The role
requires a strong self-starter with demonstrated experience in various HR
activities, analytics, process design, communication, and implementation to
establish and stabilize global HR processes
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This position has access to
confidential employee information
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Provides expert advice to departments supported
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This position is required to
comply with all applicable practices and documented procedures
How to Apply:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance
and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of
names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by
scrolling down and clicking on the link below: VP of Human Resources
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