Human Resource Manager at Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company Limited (KACWASCO)

Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties will entail:

• Review and recommend for approval updated human resource policies and procedures in compliance with the applicable legislative framework and best practice; 
• Manage the recruitment and selection process to ensure that the company is adequately resources with the right caliber of staff; 
• Supervise the monthly processing of the organizations payroll and ensure timely remittance of related statutory deductions in line with approved budgets; 
• Manage the employee and industrial relations for the company to ensure employee and industrial harmony in the work place; 
• Manage the staff disciplinary process and act as Secretary to the disciplinary committee in line with the Company’s disciplinary policy;
• Coordinate timely implementation of all HR projects to ensure that project objectives are fully met;
• Supervise the effective operation of HR administration function such as terms and conditions of service;
• Approve monthly payroll for appropriate action by Finance;
• Manage staff compliments, complaints and enquires;
• Oversee employee grievance handling and disciplinary matters in the company as per policy;
• Identify training needs for the company staff and prepare training plan for implementation in line with the Company budget;
• Implementation of the retirement benefit and medical, GPA and Group life schemes in line with the company policy; and 
• Ensure the department is adequately resourced by professional and competent staff including completing performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and foster a culture in which staff feel supported so as to deliver exceptional results. 

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other related field from a recognized institution;
• Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP)/Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent professional qualification;
• Member of IHRM and in good standing;
• At least 7 years’ relevant work experience with at least 3 years’ managerial experience; and
• Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.