Assistant Director Human Resource Management

Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) - Assistant Director Human Resource Management

Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 12 years Location Nairobi Job Field Human Resources / HR

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation and review of human resource management policies, legislation, regulations, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with government and institutional requirements

• Oversee workforce planning by analysing staffing levels and making recommendations on establishment, succession planning, and optimal staffing structures

• Monitor and evaluate human resource utilization and advise management on staff deployment, redeployment, and workforce optimization

• Coordinate career progression initiatives by analysing staff development needs and recommending promotions, career growth, and succession management strategies

• Oversee the implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS), risk management frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Human Resource Directorate

• Provide technical guidance on human resource management matters and coordinate the implementation of approved recommendations, policies, and management decisions

• Supervise payroll administration to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee remuneration and statutory deductions

• Coordinate staff induction, orientation, and onboarding programmes to facilitate effective integration of new employees into the Institute

• Coordinate training needs assessments, develop annual training plans, and monitor the implementation of staff capacity-building programmes

• Oversee the development, review, and delivery of training materials and in-house learning programmes to enhance staff competencies

• Coordinate the implementation of human resource planning and succession management programmes to ensure business continuity and leadership development

• Oversee the implementation of employee relations, performance management, discipline, communication, remuneration, staff welfare, and other human resource management programmes

• Prepare and present periodic human resource management reports, briefs, and performance updates for management, the Board, and other stakeholders

• Identify emerging trends and best practices in human resource management and recommend appropriate interventions to improve institutional effectiveness

• Coordinate the design, administration, and analysis of employee satisfaction and engagement surveys and recommend improvement initiatives

• Oversee the maintenance, integrity, confidentiality, and regular updating of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and employee records

• Supervise, mentor, and appraise officers within the Human Resource Directorate to promote high performance and professional development

• Perform any other human resource management duties

• Qualifications / Work Experience

• Professional Twelve (12) years work experience as a Principal Human Resource Management Officer

• Academic Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management/Administration

• Academic Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Strategic Planning

• Professional Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution

• Professional Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)

• Professional Practicing License not less than 4 weeks old

• Professional Proficiency in computer applications

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