Position Title: Human Resource Manager – Employee Relations
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Industry: Paint Manufacturing
Our Client, The leading and the most innovative paint company in East Africa providing tailor-made solutions to the construction and retail segments of the market with innovative products, services, and world-class after-sales support is urgently seeking to hire a talented, and well-organized Human Resource Manager – Employee Relations.
The successful candidate will promote, maintain, and manage employee relations and well-being to support positive employment culture and advise management and the HR team on employment relations issues by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement employee relations strategies, policies, and processes including grievance handling, discipline, dispute resolution, code of conduct execution, and employee welfare.
- Promote effective communication with employees and key stakeholders to build positive relationships, employee involvement, and commitment.
- Review and share ER performance tracker with other departments.
- Recommend and organize recreational social activities.
- Ensure the maintenance of HRIS and leave management.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, the country’s labor laws, and the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in implementing the employee exit/separation and welfare compensation process.
- Oversee the separation process
- Ensure the staff medical and pension schemes are up to date
- Handle and maintain the scholarship scheme ensuring adherence to the policy.
- Oversee development and implementation of wellness programs.
- Ensure compliance with the environment, health and safety standards, and policy requirements for continuous improvement.
- Conducts research on union-related matters and serves on negotiation teams as needed.
- Responsible for the section’s budget
- Contribute ER content to the organization’s website
- Participate in the implementation of EHS / ISO and good housekeeping standards.
- Other duties and responsibilities assigned as per business needs
Key Competencies & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or any other related field from a recognized institution.
- CHRP, Higher Diploma in HR is an added advantage
- Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in Employee Relations Management
- Sound Knowledge of Labour and Employment Laws and Regulations
- Performance management skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Planning and organizational skills
- Counselling skills
If you’re up to the challenge, kindly send your CV and cover letter only to recruitment@linkarkconsultants.com before the closing of business on 20 July 2022.
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