Senior Human Resource Officer

Person Specifications

Academic qualification

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Public Administration, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
  

Professional qualifications

• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP K) or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;
  
• A valid Human Resource Practicing Certificate;
  
• Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or a comparable relevant professional body and in good standing;
  
• A Management Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;
  
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
  

Experience

• A cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Human Resource Officer or in a comparable position;
  
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
  
• Demonstrated merit, managerial capability, and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
  

Other Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and counselling skills with the ability to build trust and maintain strong working relationships with employees at all levels.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
  
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics in handling sensitive HR matters.
  
• Superior planning, organising, and time-management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Team player with excellent stakeholder management and conflict-resolution abilities.
  

Talent Acquisition, Succession & Workforce Planning

• Execute end-to-end HR processes including recruitment, promotion, placement, discipline, and staff welfare.
  
• Analyse staffing levels, conduct workforce gap analysis, and provide recommendations on succession planning and optimal staff establishment.
  
• Analyse staff progression and propose career development pathways to enhance retention and talent pipeline.
  

Training, Development & Capacity Building

• Coordinate the development and implementation of comprehensive annual training plans and capacity development programmes aligned to the Corporation’s strategic and operational needs.
  
• Identify competency gaps, design suitable training interventions, and source appropriate programmes to address them.
  
• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of training and development initiatives and recommend continuous improvements.
  
• Participate in vetting and recommending staff for scholarships, sponsorships, and professional development opportunities.
  
• Initiate, review, and formulate HR development policies, guidelines, and frameworks.
  

Performance Management & Productivity

• Analyse performance appraisal reports and provide actionable recommendations on performance improvement, career progression, and talent development.
  
• Support the effective implementation of the performance management system across the Corporation.
  
• Advise on optimal human resource utilization, deployment, and productivity enhancement initiatives.
  

Employee Relations, Wellness & Compliance

• Interpret and implement HR policies, labour laws, salary administration, pension schemes, and other relevant statutes.
  
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards and promote workplace wellness.
  
• Design and implement employee wellness programmes and staff engagement initiatives.
  
• Develop and deploy tools for training needs assessment, employee satisfaction surveys, work environment surveys, and organizational culture assessments.
  

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare periodic HR reports, staff analytics, management briefs, and statutory returns.
  
• Provide professional support in HR policy interpretation and implementation.
  
• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.