Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer at Kenya Rural Roads Authority

About the Role

Kenya Rural Roads Authority seeks a qualified Principal Human Resources Management and Development Officer to lead and manage human resource functions and strategic initiatives within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement human resource strategies, policies, procedures, and systems across the Authority
• Supervise Human Resource Management and Development activities within assigned areas
• Participate in recruitment and selection processes
• Supervise induction and onboarding programmes for new staff
• Analyze human resource utilization and advise on proper staff deployment
• Manage payroll processes and statutory deductions
• Identify, design, and implement training programmes based on assessed organizational needs
• Coordinate and ensure regular updates of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
• Participate in the review of career guidelines for Authority staff
• Conduct job evaluation exercises within the Authority
• Carry out mentoring, coaching, and counseling programmes
• Prepare and submit progress reports and statutory documentation
• Reconcile staff complement and establishment records

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of nine (9) years of relevant work experience, with three (3) years served at the grade of Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer or in a comparable position
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution

Alternative Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Sociology, or Business Administration from a recognized institution, plus a Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution

Professional Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) from a recognized institution
• Membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing