Principal Human Resource Management Officer

About

KMFRI invites internal applications for one Principal Human Resource Management Officer position at KMFRI Grade 5. The role covers implementation of HR policies, staffing processes, training, employee welfare, performance data and salary/pension administration. Applicants need the stated degree pathway, nine years' relevant experience including three years at Senior Human Resource Management Officer level or comparable, IHRM membership, computer proficiency and Chapter Six compliance. Job grade: KMFRI Grade 5 Number of posts: 1 post Reference: KMF/INT/ADVT/PRM/1 Salary: Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M. Salary: House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M. Salary: Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M. Salary: Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.20,000 P.A. Salary: Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI

How to apply

Submit your application online through KMFRI’s official recruitment portal: https://careers.kmfri.go.ke/. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and implementing human resource policies including pensions and salary administration, labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource;
• Processing appointments, placement, promotions and confirmation of staff in the Institute;
• Analysing utilization of the human resource in the Institute and advising on proper deployment, staff performance, career;
• Making appropriate recommendations and proposals on human resource planning and succession management;
• Coordinating work environment and employee satisfaction surveys;
• Undertaking training needs analysis, projections and developing training programmes;
• Developing training materials for in-house courses;
• Writing Change Advice, (PCA) and advising accounts section on staff salary changes, transfers, appointments, promotions and increments to ensure timely process of payments;
• Capturing staff grievances on the medical scheme and submitting to management for action;
• Administering performance appraisal forms and collating staff performance related data;
• Preparing programmes on prevention of endemic diseases in the workplace, gender, disability mainstreaming, Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse, Work Injury Benefit Act and Occupational, Safety and Health Act;
• Processing, maintaining and paying NSSF and SHA data to ensure timely payments.
• Processing applications for appointment and promotions;
• Verifying information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfer, human resource management information systems and assist in the implementation of the decisions thereof;
• Managing of complement control, salary administration and pension administration in accordance with the laid down regulations;

Qualifications

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Senior Human Resource Management Officer or in a comparable position in the public or private sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Human Resource Development or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any Social Sciences or equivalent qualification with a Diploma / Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Professional Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management of Kenya (IHRM) in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated results in work performance;
• Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.