Principal Officer - Human Resource And Administration

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other related discipline from a recognized university 
  
• Master’s degree in HRM or related field from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
  
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
  
• Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or law or a related field.
  
• Minimum Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) level II
  
• Valid Practicing Certificate in Human Resource; and
  
• Membership to IHRM in good standing.
  
• Previous relevant work experience required.
  
• Eight (8) years of work experience with four (4) years in a comparable position in a reputable organization.
  

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other related discipline from a recognized university 
  
• Master’s degree in HRM or related field from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
  
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
  
• Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or law or a related field.
  
• Minimum Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) level II
  
• Valid Practicing Certificate in Human Resource; and
  
• Membership to IHRM in good standing.
  
• Previous relevant work experience required.
  
• Eight (8) years of work experience with four (4) years in a comparable position in a reputable organization.
  

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide input into the departmental work plan and compile budget estimates to inform the departmental planning process;
  
• Lead the development and performance management of staff that report to the position for the achievement of both the individual and departmental goals;
  
• In-charge of the payroll system and administration including preparation and maintenance of the payroll data and preparation of monthly contribution schedules for timely remittance of statutory deductions;
  
• Identify and evaluate HR and Administration risks and implications of all the departmental activities;
  
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff that report to the position;
  
• Mentor and coach staff;
  
• Supervise operations of all administrative and logistical support areas to ensure seamless services in the Commission;
  
• Carry out training needs assessment and propose training programmes for departmental staff; 
  
• Administration of staff welfare and benefits requirements which include medical cover, group life /accident cover and pension scheme;
  
• Coordinate the implementation of the process of performance management system; and
  
• Coordinate the implementation of the Human Resources Management Information systems.
  

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Implement HR policies related to recruitment, promotions, remuneration, and staff relation and performance management;
  
• Participate in the development and preparation of the department work plan, budget and quarterly and annual reports;
  
• Ensure safe custody of relevant employee records;
  
• Participate in recruitment and selection of staff including preparation of job adverts, shortlisting, interviewing, reference checking and making offers to candidates; 
  
• Develop orientation programs and oversee staff induction for new hires;
  
• Compute financial or statistical records based on routine or special sources of information;
  
• Receive, analyze and follow up to ensure resolution of employee grievances and complaints as per the HR policy;
  
• Participate in drafting policies and procedure papers on human resources and administration matters for consideration and approval by the Commission; 
  
• Drafting of HR and administration correspondence;
  
• Prepare and submit monthly quarterly and annual reports to the Supervisor;
  
• Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence; and
  
• Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to ensure delivery of agreed targets.
  
• Develop, motivate and manage performance of the team and ensure performance of the team.