Jobs at Braeburn Schools

Role Summary:

• Reporting directly to the Executive Principal, the Human Resource Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the human resource function within the school This includes implementing HR strategies, overseeing recruitment and staffing, managing employee relations, ensuring compliance with labour laws, collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and driving HR initiatives The HR Manager plays a critical role in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture, aligning HR practices with the school's goals and supporting both management and employees in HR related matters

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures and employee handbook
• Provide guidance and support to management and staff on HR related matters
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture and that aligns with the school values and objectives Ensure compliance with HR Policies, CBA, labour laws and regulations
• Manage employee relations including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and performance management
• Oversee the recruitment process including job postings, interview and onboarding of local and international employees

Key skills and competencies:

• Good knowledge of labour laws and regulations
• Basic understanding of Expatriate Management and documentation
• Experience in and knowledge in management of all HR Expertise areas
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to form working relationships with people at all levels
• Good ICT skills and Internet use
• Outstanding organizational, prioritization and time-management abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Have strong ethics and reliable, self-motivated and able to self-guide and work under minimum supervision
• Maintains confidentiality and diplomacy

Qualifications and training required:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related field
• Registered member with IHRM
• A minimum of 4 - 5 years of experience in human resources

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We are seeking to recruit a Driver at Braeburn Garden Estate and Braeside Lavington and two Drivers for Braeburn Gitanga road campus. In the first instance these vacancies are being offered internally, should there be no suitable candidate the positions will be advertised generally.

Post: Driver (Union Grade 6)

Reports to: Transport Coordinator/Headteachers/Fleet Manager

Position Objective: 

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults at all times

Applicants should have mechanical knowledge/training and be able to:-

• Be fully aware of and to drive in accordance with the road Traffic Laws of Kenya.
• Be fully aware of and to drive in accordance with the company transport policy and guidelines.
• Be fully aware of and be in compliance with the regulations of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Be aware that all passengers must be wearing seat belts whilst the vehicle is in motion.
• Drive at all times in a safe manner and to avoid where possible harsh braking and acceleration. Ref GPRS system. Drive designated vehicles in a manner that is both fuel efficient and safe for its occupants
• Report to the line manager any accident that may occur on the road while driving the school vehicle
• Clean the company vehicles as required.
• Report any accident/incident/damage to the Transport Coordinator (TC) as soon as practically possible.
• Report any incident of abnormal passenger behaviour to the Head Teachers and TC as soon as practically possible. Report any repairs or maintenance required on the vehicle to the TC as soon as practically possible.
• Have suitability test from the Ministry of Transport (KIHBT) and basic knowledge in First Aid
• Have annual eye-sight test and to wear corrective aids at all times if necessary.
• Inspect daily the emergency equipment on the vehicle (first aid kit, lifesaver, jack + handle, spare tyre & personal phone) to ensure these are available, fully charged and in good working order.
• Inspect daily all seat belts and to report any faults to the TC as soon as practically possible.
• Be in full uniform, worn smartly, whilst on duty at all times and the uniform to be kept clean (as per the CBA).
• Perform any other duties according to your capability, as may be assigned to you by the Transport Coordinator Have a clean, valid, B, C1, C, D1, D2, D3 driving licence (as minimum).
• Be practising driver with at least 5 years' experience. Evidence of having worked in an education/service institution will be of added advantage.
• Be willing to travel to and work at other Braeburn stations and to work outside normal working hours
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills (with acceptable spoken English proficiency)
• Be capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with Toyota Hiace, Toyota coasters and various heavy vehicles will be an added advantage. Suitability test from the Ministry of Roads (Mechanical and Transport Department)
• Conversant with manual and automatic vehicle
• Basic knowledge of mechanical automotive vehicle is advantage
• Possess a Certificate of Good Conduct and driver institution PSV license and have a bank account, KRA Pin, NSSF and NHIF cards