Job Description
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - (KET 5) - ONE
(1 POST) KET/5/1C/40/190-B (9/2023)ON PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
Reports to Manager Human Resource Services
Job Purpose
This job is responsible for maintaining harmonious employee relations in the
Company.
Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks
i). Ensure compliance with all Employment Regulations and provide accurate
advice on issues arising from employment.
ii). Participating in negotiation and implementation of the collective bargaining
agreement (CBA);
iii). Coordinate and Implement Employment Statutes and Collective Bargaining
Agreements as applicable. Negotiating with trade unions on issues relating to
pay and working conditions
iv). Handling on grievance and dispute resolution in the Company;
v). Implementing the disciplinary process in the Company;
vi). Ensure that all disciplinary cases are promptly presented to HRAC and
implementation of the recommendation.
vii). Designing, implementing and cascading new and current staff policies and
procedures that will establish and maintain good relationships between
employers and employees.
viii). Ensuring all HR Process adhere to policy &Legal requirement
ix). Identifying and implementing employee assistance programmes;
x). Ensuring that HR Policies are amended as appropriate to conform with labour
legislations;
xi). Interpreting the collective bargaining agreement and HR policies as outlined in
the HR manual to ensure compliance;
xii). Tracking all aspects of the Company’s Employee relations initiatives;
xiii). Participating in the development and implementation of employee relations
related policies and procedures;
xiv). Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on disciplinary cases & Implantation of
CBA;
xv). Ensure ISO procedures on employee relation are adhered to by reviewing and
ensuring compliance;
xvi). Implementation of Long service Awards and Honorarium awards
Qualifications & Skills required:
i). Bachelor’s Degree in human resource management or related field from a
recognized institution.
ii). Bachelor’s Degree in Law (with experience in HR) will be an added advantage
iii). Must be a registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management
(IHRM) in good standing.
iv). Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource HRM or CHRP Certification
v). Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
vi). Must have six (6) years of relevant work experience.
Working Conditions - Office setting and Field visit
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
i). A Signed application letter;
ii). A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions
held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to
take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
iii). Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
iv). Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
Important Information to note:
i). Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It
is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
ii). Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
iii). Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
iv). Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National
Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
v). It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Only Successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six
Clearance Certificates : -
a) Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations;
b) Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
c) Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
d) Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
and
e) Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).