Senior Human Resource Officer I

Key Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and management of the Human Resource Function.
• Coordination of the development of policies and other institutional documents.
• Manage employee relations and performance management, including design and implementation of employee retention strategies.
• Management of pension, benefits administration, and staff welfare matters.
• Managing staff recruitment and promotion processes.
• Organizing staff training and development programs.
• Assist in providing support and guidance to HR staff.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual HR reports.
• Prepare departmental budgets, procurement plans, and workplans.
• Provision of secretariat services as outlined in the University Statutes.

Job Requirements

• Academic Qualification: Must possess a Master's degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Professional Qualifications:
  • Professional certification in Human Resource Management (CHRP-K).
  • Membership to a recognized Human Resource professional body (e.g., IHRM or equivalent).
• Experience:
  • At least nineteen (19) years of continuous relevant work experience.
  • At least three (3) years of experience at the level of Senior Human Resource Officer II or a comparable grade with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness, and compliance to deadlines.
• Additional Requirements: High ethical standards, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and professionalism, with compliance to the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Terms of Service

Benefits for this position include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life insurance, opportunities for further development and training, and other regular allowances as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).