Human Resources Manager

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Industry: Consulting
Description: Founded in 2010, Farsight Africa Group is a leading full-service Pan-African communications company that delivers impactful solutions to companies, governments, development organisations and individuals across East Africa. Given the incessant news cycle in both the traditional and digital media, we believe it is absolutely vital to employ reputation management and strategic communications to further the manifold objectives of our clients. We assist our diverse client base with navigating todayโ€™s complex information space from offices located in Kenya and Somalia. Farsight Africa Group has established a reputation in the marketplace for working in complex and challenging environments that demand a comprehensive understanding of local cultures, indigenous communication practices and relationships with stakeholders, at both the grassroots and national level. In addition, the firm has excellent contacts with local and international journalists as well as opinion leaders across the region. The firm has leveraged i
Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate HR Manager who will be involved in people management and operations, recruiting, planning and implementing an overall HR strategy and assist in creating and implementing HR policies and procedures.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

 

Academic Qualifications

 

A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR management, business management or related fields.

 

Relevant certification on HR systems will be required.

 

Required skills and qualifications:

 

Minimum 5 years of experience as an HR Manager or similar HR role

 

Excellent knowledge of various HR functions such as pay & benefits, recruitment, on boarding, evaluation, training & development etc.

 

Understanding of labour laws and disciplinary procedures

 

Experience working with human resource management systems/software.

 

Administration and coordination of internal staff and processes

 

Outstanding organizational and time-management skills

 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 

Problem-solver

 

Good decision-making skills

 

Strong ethical standards

 

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, Capacity Building or relevant field.

 

Certified HR Practitioner

 

Previous experience working with UN agencies will be plus.

 

What You’ll Be Doing:

 

Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process

 

Develop training and development programs

 

Organising staff training sessions and activities

 

Conducting the necessary monthly, quarterly KPI on the team

 

Provide counselling on policies and procedures

 

Lead in performance management processes

 

Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues

 

Negotiating salaries, contracts, working conditions or redundancy packages with staff and representatives

 

Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance

 

Looking after the health, safety and welfare of all employees

 

Work closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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