Mount Kenya University
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Administration and Planning). Human Resources Director
Ref: MKU/FAP/001/2015 Mount Kenya University wishes to recruit a Human Resources Director to implement practices and activities of the Human Resources Directorate.
Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Finance, Administration & Planning the successful candidate will be responsible for;
- Institutionalising the university terms and conditions of service, governance policies and administrative procedures.
- Overseeing the development and implementation of Human Resource Policies and Procedures for the smooth and sustainable operations of the university.
- Fostering the workplace environment consistent with the university mission, vision and values in issues affecting motivation, productivity, loyalty and safety of employees in every area of the university.
- Managing employee performance, conducting Human Resource Audit and Training Needs assessment and staff development programmes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Staff acquisition which will involve HR Planning, Recruitment, Selection, Placement and Induction.
- Staff management involving implementation and analysis of performance, evaluation process, staff development programmes, managing the annual training budget, assessing competency, skill gaps, coordination of learning and motivational programmes.
- Staff welfare; ensuring staff safety at work, ensuring proper conditions in employment by administering staff benefits. e.g. Medical Schemes.
- Conflict resolution by ensuring a conflict free environment and ensuring proper procedures are followed to resolve them in case they arise.
- Payroll administration and advice management on staff reward system.
- Staff legal issues in liaison with the University Legal Representatives.
- Preparation of monthly HR reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Finance, Administration and Planning.
- Implementation and review policies in line with the University Internal System Control.
- Ensuring appropriate legal exit procedures on termination, retirement, resignation and dismissals.
- Data planning which involve leave planning and administration, maintenance of HR records for all staff, updating all files for all campuses and to ensure proper documentation.
- Strategic role of advising management on HR issues.
- Providing leadership of administrative activities to provide ongoing cost and system analysis structures and cost efficient integration of administrative activities and policy and procedure development.
- In liaison with Finance Director, process all annual statutory returns including tax, security fund and hospital funds.
- Manage job analysis and evaluation exercises to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in established positions.
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor Degree in Commerce/Business Administration/ or related field with a specialization in Human Resource Management.
- Masters of Science/ MBA-Human Resource Management from a recognized university
- The Ideal candidate should possess at least Five (5) years relevant experience in a busy organization / HR firm /a University or an institution of higher learning in a management position.
- Be registered by the Institute of Human Resources Practitioners.
- Professional qualification in Human Resources Management will be an added advantage.
- Proven management skills including planning, supervision, mentoring and coaching.
- Have knowledge in labour laws.
- Solid problem solving and business acumen skills.
- Must demonstrate strong interpersonal savvy with an ability to maneuver through complex situations effectively while building constructive relationships.
- Possess good organizational, analytical and administrative skills.
- Strong strategic management skills as well as excellent team building and leadership skills.
- The candidate should be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
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