(A Constituent College of Egerton University)
Office of the principal
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following position:
Human Resources Manager
Grade 13
Ref: LUC/HRM/09
1 Post
Qualifications and Experience
Must posses MBA in Human Resource Management;
Must be registered with relevant professional body(s);
Must be computer literate;
Must have served in a senior Human Resources management position for at least five (5) years;
Must posses good interpersonal and communication skills
Must be conversant with labour/ industrial relations
Must have high ethical and integrity standards
Legal qualification will be an added advantage
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and manage Human Resources policies and ensure compliance with Human Resource policies and procedures
Design and review the basic administrative structure of the organization, direction and control with a view to designing and developing Human Resources Planning and development programmes
Review work programmes, planning and programming of departmental needs
Develop and manage a comprehensive Human Resource Management System
Development of effective tools to assist in creating an optimal organizational structure productive work environment (HR guideline materials including orientation manuals, performance appraisals tools, induction, etc)
Maintain staff health and pension systems
Manage the recruitment process, coordinate induction programme for new staff, and provide full briefing to staff on personnel policy guidelines as well as benefits.
Encourage a positive and team-focused working environment and setting standards for good communication and ensure staff behavior is in line with organization’s core values
Ensure succession plans are in place for key leadership roles
Assessment of training needs and development
Management of a staff training programme
Arbitration and conflict resolution
Terms and Conditions of Service
Employment will be on permanent and pensionable terms.
Terms and Conditions of Service are performance-based and include the following:
Salary Scale: KShs. 69,840 x 2012 – 73,864 x 2507 – 81,385 x 2774 – 92,481 p.m.
House Allowance: KShs.51,600 p.m.
Medical cover as per the University College Medical Scheme
Leave allowance
B. Academic and Research Division
Applicants MUST submit seven (7) copies of applications and attach a detailed CV.
They should also enclose certified copies of certificates and testimonials and give names and addresses of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and area of specialization.
The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the top right hand corner of the envelope, and addressed to the undersigned so as to reach on or before 10th January, 2011
The Principal
Laikipia University College
P.O. Box 1100 – 20300
Nyahururu
Kenya
Laikipia University College is an equal opportunity employer
