Deputy Director, Human Resource Management & Administration

About the Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join the Meru County Public Service Board as Deputy Director, Human Resource Management & Administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze human resource management and development structures and systems
• Determine and propose methods and strategies for handling the human resource management and development function
• Initiate and develop human resource management and development policies
• Propose performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to changing environments and technology
• Research human resource best practices to guide the development of human resource management and development policies, standards, and regulations
• Institutionalize performance management, including staff Performance Appraisal System
• Prepare briefs on Collective Bargaining Agreements and Labour Union matters
• Participate in tripartite discussions
• Ensure compliance with the remuneration policy
• Identify and liaise with development partners for technical support of training programmes, including development of training proposals
• Ensure the development and maintenance of up-to-date human resource development data
• Identify, design, and implement training programmes
• Monitor the selection of candidates for in-service training
• Review and harmonize in-service training programmes with clients' demands
• Budget for training funds
• Monitor the utilization of the Training Revolving Fund
• Prepare reports
• Process secondment and unpaid leave cases
• Administer medical cover for staff

Requirements and Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director Human Resource Management and Development Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years, or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of eight (8) years
• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, or Business Administration