Job Description
ASSISTANT MANAGER (GRADE 5) - JOB REF: ICPAK/12/2023
Job Summary:
The Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing departmental functions and managing
employees in consultation with the Head of Human Resource and Administration. The candidate
shall implement and conduct on a timely basis HR processes and practices including but not
limited to: recruitment, hiring, orientation and training. Other responsibilities will include HR
data management and reporting, supervision of staff in the department, co-ordination of HR
activities, development of HR staff annual KPIs and performance appraisal.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare HR strategy including manpower planning and succession plans.
• Resourcing; co-ordinate and support all aspects of the recruitment and selection process of
staff through job description development, recruitment planning, advertising, shortlisting,
selection and deployment.
• Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop skills and capabilities of staff; analyze
training needs in conjunction with line managers, plan and deliver training
• Prepare annual HR budgets and procurement plans
• Process HR data and payroll entries in a timely manner
• Provide guidance to employees and management in regard to HR policies, practices and
relevant employment law.
• Rewards management, compensation and benefits administration
• Implementation of Staff welfare, health and safety programmes
• Enterprise Risk Management; undertake departmental HR audits, protect assets by
establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.
Person Profile:
Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or relevant field with Postgraduate
Diploma in HR
• Master’s degree in human resource management or relevant field will be an added
advantage.
• Professional qualifications: CHRP certification
• Member of IHRM in good standing
• 5 years working experience with at least 4 years in a similar position.
Key Competencies and Personal attributes
• Strong people skills
• Human resource management
• Performance review methods and techniques
• Ability to work independently and effectively use time
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures