Responsible for initiating polices for developing human resources strategies for the company to fit the core business objectives in the areas of training / development and performance management.  Shall also develop an administrative support policy to ensure efficient performance of the functions of the other departments.

Responsibilities:

–              To administer recruitment and performance management systems.

–              Managing and implementing career development plan for all staff.

–              Carrying out training assessment and co-coordinating training program.

–              Designing best practice compensation polices and advise on health and safety matters.

–              Ensure/coordinate performance appraisal systems on a bi-yearly basis.

–              Formulate and implement Human Resources Policy & procedures manual for the attention and information of all employees.

–              Plan and ensure the smooth and regular provision of services such as transport, office supplies and storage, internal communication and other services for the smooth operation of the other departments.

–              Liaise and control relationship of the company with external contractors.

–              Any other duty assigned.

Person Specification

Qualifications

•             Degree from a recognised university and professional qualification in HR from a recognised institution including CIPD, CIHRMP or similar, etc

•             At least five years experience   two of which should be managing/supervising a team in a financial sector, preferably insurance

Skills

•             Planning & Organising

•             Stakeholder management

•             Problem solving/decision making

•             Emotional Intelligence

•             Leadership

Knowledge

•             Working knowledge of the Labour Act, 2003 Act 651

•             Working knowledge in HR policy formulation and review

•             Working knowledge of developing and implementation of performance management, training & development and reward management.

•             Knowledge in learning and development strategies

•             Understanding of Administrative procedures and processes