Assistant Manager, HR Operations

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Our client, a fast-growing bank in Kenya that operates on ethical, interest-free banking principles and is part of a major global financial group, is seeking to hire an Assistant Manager, HR Operations within their Human Resource Department. Reporting to the Manager, HR Operations & Employee Relations, this role is based in Nairobi and sits within a dynamic team supporting the bank’s strategic objectives.


Job Purpose

(Brief summary of why the job exists)

The Assistant Manager, HR Operations is responsible for ensuring efficient, compliant and high-quality delivery of HR Operational services across the Bank. This role supports the Manager HR Operations and Employee Relations in the implementation of HR Strategies and policies, oversees core HR administrative functions including employee records management and compliance. The position plays a critical role in optimizing HR processes, driving service excellence and ensuring adherence to both internal policies and Kenyan Labor laws.



  • Assist the Manager HR Operations & Employee Relations to coordinate all HR related operations issues

  • Review HR Policies and Procedures to ensure the HR Policies and Procedures are up to date

  • Conduct regular HR Audits and coordinate all HR Compliance related issues

  • Staff Union Matters; Coordinate all issues relating to Union staff including participating in CBA negotiations under the guidance of the Head of HR

  • Staff Medical; Manage Staff Medical issues including coordinating the renewals and ensuring the medical loss ratio is within the required level.

  • Staff Offboarding; Handle the staff offboarding issues from preparing exit letters, ensure staff exits process is adhered to, preparation and payment of final/terminal dues to issuance of certificate of service.

  • Staff Records Management: ensure both physical and electronic staff records are up to date and handled as per the requirements including as per the Data Protection Act

  • Leave Management; Ensure leave plans are in place for all departments and staff at the beginning of the year, ensure leave monitoring, adhere to the leave requirements such as Employment Act requirement of block leave, expected leave uptake and that leave liability is within the expected levels for each year.

  • To prepare periodic reports relating to HR Operations which could be weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual.

  • Coordinate with the HODs for Quarterly, Half year and Annual appraisals of their teams.

  • Keep records of appraisals for the Bank wide staff.

Dimensions / Context (scope of the job – responsibility for managing)

  • HR Operation
  • Staff exit management

  • Staff Medical

Job Complexity/Judgment

  • Ability to coordinate HR Operations

  • Ability to handle complex HR issues and remain calm under pressure

  • Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality


Key Relationship (Internal & External)

Internal: All Departments & HRD

External: Government/ Regulatory Services

Job Specification

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field

  • Member Institute of Human Resources Management of Kenay (IHRM)

  • Post graduate qualifications in HR such as CHRP certificate or equivalent qualification desirable


Training/ Skills

  • Employee Relations Skills
  • Staff Discipline management skills – the entire spectrum

  • Stake holder management Skills

  • Staff records management skills

  • Staff Union management skills

  • Interviewing skills

  • Knowledge and experience in performance management

  • Compensation and Befits skills including payroll management

  • Knowledge of Employment and labour laws

  • Computer Skills

Work Experience

Minimum 6 years’ experience in HR roles with focus on HR Operations, in comparable business.

Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Communication Skills

  • Stakeholder management skill

  • Customer Focus

  • Initiative

  • Liaison Skills

  • Team Orientation

  • Presentation Skills

  • People Skills

Organization Reporting Relationship

Reporting to: Manager, HR Operations & Employee Relations

Subordinates: 0

Other positions in the same unit: None


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