Assistant Director, HRM

The role of the Assistant Director, HRM, involves overseeing the comprehensive management of Human Resources within the Authority. This includes formulating, periodically reviewing, and implementing HR strategies, standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines across various functional areas such as recruitment & selection, placement, retention, compensation and benefits, staff training and development, employee relations, and performance management. This must be conducted in adherence to the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manuals, Labour laws, and other relevant statutes to ensure the effective and efficient achievement of the Authority’s human resource objectives and overall mandate realization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Forecasting and planning human resource needs in line with the strategic goals of the Authority.
• Managing the recruitment, selection, placement, and induction of staff in the Authority.
• Spearheading training and development initiatives based on clearly identified needs and gaps, and evaluating the effectiveness of such training.
• Establishing initiatives towards a corporate culture that facilitates the achievement of the Authority’s mission and vision.
• Advising on the development, review, and implementation of human resource management policies to facilitate the attraction, motivation, and retention of staff.
• Providing expert advice to the Board of Directors and Management on all matters relating to human resource management.
• Overseeing implementation of Management and Board resolutions.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, rules, regulations, and policy frameworks on human resource management matters.
• Overseeing the development of workload analysis to minimize duplication of tasks, activities, and re-design jobs.
• Establishing internal monitoring and control systems to ensure Departmental objectives are effectively and efficiently achieved.
• Coordinating succession planning initiatives in the Authority.
• Overseeing the development of staff welfare and wellness programs.
• Spearheading and promoting change management programmes in the Authority.
• Spearheading the formulation and implementation of Performance Management Systems for the Authority.
• Managing departmental risks.
• Serving as a link between management and employees in grievance and dispute resolution.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer or in a comparable position.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution plus a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) Course from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Human Resource Management (CHRP) Course from a recognized institution or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or relevant professional body and in good standing.
• A valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.