Our client is a well-established entity focusing on Health Asset Management in Africa.   They are looking to hire a Global Head, Human Resources.

Work Station: Nairobi

JOB PURPOSE:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing policies and best practices for the organization, administering benefits and supervising the HR and Recruitment team; performance management and personnel compliance with full-time headquarters staff and overseas employees, and advising country offices.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

          Strategic Staffing:

• Oversee recruitment process and be directly involved in the recruitment of all positions; Employ traditional sourcing strategies, actively network and employ innovative, creative recruiting methods to recruit the right talent.
• Facilitate and coordinate recruitment and selection process, according to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Creation of compensation plans and provide administration for employee benefits.
• Conduct periodic salary benchmarking exercise to ensure all current and future salaries are competitive with existing in-country market rate and present to management for review and approval.
• Lead the performance management process including creating a plan to manage annual reviews, conduct training on goal setting, utilize budgets to organize development activities and work one-on-one with employees.                                                                                        Employee Relations and Company Culture:

• Consistently maintaining favorable and effective relations among employees, accountable for motivating HODs to ensure consistent, equal, and fair treatment of their team members.
• Act as an impartial mediator, counselor and facilitator in arbitrating disputes between/among employees, meeting all legal and labor regulations and requirements.
• Work with the legal team in ensuring that the company is protected from any employee litigation.

       Administrative & Compliance role:

• Collaborate with the Head of Administration.
• Lead the implementation for the organization’s global HR Operating Policies and Procedures, ensuring the organization follows all labor laws and minimizes legal exposure.
• Conduct periodic file audit for all employees ensuring that all information is properly stored, updated and confidentially maintained.
• Perform HR due diligence for all the organization’s-acquired facilities during M&A.
• Work with the finance team, ensuring all employee-statutory deductions are properly processed.
• Oversee all employee logistics
• Serve as an ambassador and champion for the organizations values (‘MATI’): Standards for Professional Code of Conduct; escalate code of conduct issues to management for additional support and to ensure issue is resolved and appropriate follow-up is carried out.
• Manage all other HR initiatives Coordinate all global and regional events, leading sessions as required.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• An M.Sc. or MBA in Human Resources or advanced professional certification in human resource management (SPHR, GPHR, CIPD or other HR professional certification)
• Minimum of 10 years of HR Management Experience or demonstrated success as an HR generalist, supporting employee groups of 200+ employees in multiple locations across the continent or globe.
• Knowledge of labor law across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya etc. and, more importantly, application in the day-to-day working environment is critical to the success of the position.
• Proficient in the use of computer and Microsoft Office Suites, including HRIS, ERP system.
• Strong collaborator with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work across countries, cultures, and organizational units.
• Demonstrated ability to work, manage and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume environment and on deadline; aptitude for problem solving and decision making needed.

All applications should be done on or before close of business 8th September  2021 on link below:

Reeds Africa Consult

We are seeking to fill the position of Human Resource Manager for an FMCG company.

Location: Tanzania

JOB PURPOSE:

The ideal candidate will lead the end to end HR management, development and implementation of HR strategies, advance an innovative, learning and competent human capital in the value chain in order to meet organisation’s goals efficiently and cost effectively.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

 HR Strategy

• Developing and driving the implementation of overall Human Capital strategy for the organisation
• Act as a change agent in the organisation and champion for the desired organisational culture to support improvement initiatives
• Guiding management actions through development and maintenance of policies, procedures and effecting changes promptly where necessary

Learning, Development and succession planning

• Develop and maintain an innovative, learning, technologically savvy and high performance culture in the organization through Implementation of various policies that support learning and development culture within the organisation
• Develop programs to promote creativity and innovation
• Guide the organisation through the entire implementation of the Learning & Development cycle from needs analysis through to implementation and evaluation of effectiveness of programme
• Oversee appropriate staff placement to jobs by implementing various competency based placement techniques

Performance, Reward, Recognition and Employee wellness

• Review and help management to establish a pay and reward structure that reflects fairness and equity across the organisation and positions the organisation as an attractive employer
• Maintain a conducive working and living environment for all staff through implementation of various programmes with demonstrable benefits to the business
• Maintain a high performing workforce through entrenchment of a performance culture in the organisation

Labour relations and HR Administration

• Put in place mechanisms to continuously monitor employee moods/feelings and perceptions in a timely manner and implement timely corrective measures
• Timely implementation of initiatives and management of emerging labour relations issues
• Put in place mechanisms to continuously monitor employee moods/feelings and perceptions in a timely manner and implement timely corrective measures
• Timely implementation of initiatives and management of emerging labour relations issues
• Maintain a harmonious working relationship with the staff population in general
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation requirements in executing all employee actions from hire to retire by continuously studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions from time to time
• Coordinates and drives the CBA negotiation process
• Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel and guiding management decisions in line with best practices and requirements of the labour laws

Human Resources planning, Forecasting and labour productivity

• Development of human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating manning requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analysing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of manning level variances
• Management of human resources operations by timely recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counselling, and disciplining staff;
• Planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff utilization and labour productivity; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; resolving problems; implementing change.

Budgetary Control & Cost leadership

• Oversee the preparation of the HR functions annual operating and capital budgets ensuring that the budget conforms to the overall business strategy and remaining accountable for its implementation;
• Analyse and control expenditures of the department to conform to budgetary requirements
• Manage staff costs and other operating expenditure on an on-going basis to significantly reduce the cost of doing business
• Continuously develop and implement strategies that result in cost savings and at the same time conforms to customer, legal and regulatory requirements
• Ensure optimum utilisation of staff, equipment and all resources within the department

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences
• Knowledge of HRIS is an added advantage
• 8 years’ Experience 5 of which must be in management capacity
• Experience in any large manufacturing industry is desired
• Excellent Communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Problem solving skills (conflict resolution/crisis mitigation management)
• Ability to create strong relationships.

All applications should be done on or before close of business 16th July 2021 on link below:

https://reedsafricaconsult.com/job/vacancy-human-resource-manager/                                                                                                                            only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Our client is a well-established entity focusing on Health Asset Management in Africa.   They are looking to hire a Global Head, Human Resources.

Work Station: Nairobi

JOB PURPOSE:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing policies and best practices for the organization, administering benefits and supervising the HR and Recruitment team; performance management and personnel compliance with full-time headquarters staff and overseas employees, and advising country offices.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

          Strategic Staffing:

• Oversee recruitment process and be directly involved in the recruitment of all positions; Employ traditional sourcing strategies, actively network and employ innovative, creative recruiting methods to recruit the right talent.
• Facilitate and coordinate recruitment and selection process, according to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Creation of compensation plans and provide administration for employee benefits.
• Conduct periodic salary benchmarking exercise to ensure all current and future salaries are competitive with existing in-country market rate and present to management for review and approval.
• Lead the performance management process including creating a plan to manage annual reviews, conduct training on goal setting, utilize budgets to organize development activities and work one-on-one with employees.                                                                                        Employee Relations and Company Culture:

• Consistently maintaining favorable and effective relations among employees, accountable for motivating HODs to ensure consistent, equal, and fair treatment of their team members.
• Act as an impartial mediator, counselor and facilitator in arbitrating disputes between/among employees, meeting all legal and labor regulations and requirements.
• Work with the legal team in ensuring that the company is protected from any employee litigation.

       Administrative & Compliance role:

• Collaborate with the Head of Administration.
• Lead the implementation for the organization’s global HR Operating Policies and Procedures, ensuring the organization follows all labor laws and minimizes legal exposure.
• Conduct periodic file audit for all employees ensuring that all information is properly stored, updated and confidentially maintained.
• Perform HR due diligence for all the organization’s-acquired facilities during M&A.
• Work with the finance team, ensuring all employee-statutory deductions are properly processed.
• Oversee all employee logistics
• Serve as an ambassador and champion for the organizations values (‘MATI’): Standards for Professional Code of Conduct; escalate code of conduct issues to management for additional support and to ensure issue is resolved and appropriate follow-up is carried out.
• Manage all other HR initiatives Coordinate all global and regional events, leading sessions as required.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• An M.Sc. or MBA in Human Resources or advanced professional certification in human resource management (SPHR, GPHR, CIPD or other HR professional certification)
• Minimum of 10 years of HR Management Experience or demonstrated success as an HR generalist, supporting employee groups of 200+ employees in multiple locations across the continent or globe.
• Knowledge of labor law across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya etc. and, more importantly, application in the day-to-day working environment is critical to the success of the position.
• Proficient in the use of computer and Microsoft Office Suites, including HRIS, ERP system.
• Strong collaborator with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work across countries, cultures, and organizational units.
• Demonstrated ability to work, manage and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume environment and on deadline; aptitude for problem solving and decision making needed.

All applications should be done on or before close of business 10th June 2021 on link below:

Global Head, Human Resources

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Job Summary:

Initiating and Leading Human resource programs and projects, provide Human Capital management advisory services to businesses. Helps companies develop and communicate policies, train employees, and implement a recruitment process.

Responsibilities;

ü  Formulate strategic and practical plans to address human resource matters

ü  Initiate and lead human resource programs and projects such as Job Evaluation, Performance Management, HR audits, Training needs Analysis, change and culture management change and culture management among others.

ü  Conduct research through various methods.

ü  Assist in recruiting, training and management of personnel.

ü  Assist in the development and integration of policies.

ü  Help establish control systems for compliance with business methods and HR practices.

ü  Client liaison and business development.

Qualifications and Skills.

• BSc/BA in Human resources, Business administration or relevant field;
• CHRP, or Higher diploma in Human Resource
• At least 2-3 years working in a consultancy firm.
• Proven experience as an HR consultant.
• Experience in Human Resource Project management.
• In-depth knowledge of HR principles, functions, methods and best practices
• Solid understanding of research methods and analysis
• An analytical mind
• Good in report writing.
• Good presentation. Skills.

All applications should be made on link below by 22^nd February 2021

https://reedsafricaconsult.com/upload-cv/

 VACANT POSITION:  Head of HR and Admin

Our client a leading FMCG in East Africa is looking to hire a Head of HR and Admin

Reports to:    Managing Director

Direct reports:          HR and Admin Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

To continuously acquire, develop and retain an innovative, learning and competent human capital in the value chain in order to meet organizational goals while ensuring efficiency in delivery of administrative services within the organisation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and driving the implementation of overall Human Capital strategy for the organization.

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation requirements in executing all employee actions from hire to retire by continuously studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions from time to time

• Supports management and the Board of Directors by providing human resources advice, counsel, and guiding management decisions in line with best practices and requirements of the labour laws
• Development of human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating manning requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of manning level variances
• Management of human resources operations by timely recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff;
• Planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff utilization and labour productivity; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; resolving problems; implementing change.
• Oversee the preparation of the Department’s annual operating and capital budgets ensuring that the budget conforms to the overall business strategy and remaining accountable for its implementation;

• Act as a change agent in the organisation and champion for the desired organisational culture to support turnaround initiatives
• Guiding management actions through development of policies, procedures and effecting changes promptly where necessary
• Develop and maintain an innovative, learning, technologically savvy and high performance culture in the organization through:
• Implementation of various policies that support learning and development culture within the organisation
• Identify organization-wide current and future capability requirements and put in place to ensure continuous supply of competent manpower through the value chain
• Develop programs to promote creativity and innovation
• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve the performance management framework, in line with the strategic objectives and feedback from employees at all levels
• Maintain a conducive working and living environment for all staff through implementation of various programmes with demonstrable benefits to the business
• Maintain a high performing workforce through entrenchment of a performance culture in the organisation;
• Manage the overall provision of Services to staff through the medical Insurance service providers.
• Timely implementation of initiatives and management of emerging labour relations issues

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS;

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration – Human Resource Management or any other relevant field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.
• Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management.
• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, five of which must be in a senior management position.
• Experience in human resource management in a manufacturing organisation.

Excellent leadership & management skills, including staff motivation.

All applications should be done on or before close of business 15^th December 2020 on link below:

http://www.reedsafricaconsult.com/upload-cv.html

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

We are seeking to fill the position of Human resource manager for a manufacturing firm based in Nairobi.

JOB PURPOSE;

The Successful Candidate will be responsible for Staff recruitment, training, payroll, disciplinary measures, developing a HR strategic plan for the organization and HR administration.

Tasks and Responsibilities;

Human Resources Planning

• Prepare human resources plan aligned to the Company’s strategic plan and periodically update the same.
• Monitor the plan to ensure its adherence
• Ensure that the approved staffing numbers by the board are strictly maintained and variance is communicated to the board for approval

Recruitment/Selection

• Develop a recruitment plan and implement the same
• Coordinate all recruitment in the Company
• Prepare recruitment reports for approval
• Ensure that each vacant position has an updated job description with competencies clearly outlined to facilitate recruitment
• Participate in interviews and salary negotiations.
• Prepare letters of appointments

Staff Orientation & Welfare

• Develop/Approve the staff induction/orientation program
• Periodically review and update the staff orientation material and program.
• Manage Staff welfare.

Training and Development

• Conduct on annual basis, the training needs assessment exercise and prepare a comprehensive training and development plan.
• Ensure all staff trainings and development initiatives are competency based and there is value for money
• Liaise with all heads of departments and sections on training matters
• Extract training needs from the performance appraisal forms at the end of every appraisal period.

Compensation Management

• Conduct regular benchmarking exercises to ensure that the Company’s compensation regime is externally competitive
• Based on the output of such exercises, design specific initiatives for consideration by management and board.
• Prepare staff budgets on annual basis.

Human Resources Policies and Procedures

• Regularly review and update HR policies and procedures in line with labour laws for clarity, consistency and information

Performance Management

• Coordinate annual appraisal and objective setting process
• Receive individual performance contracts, review and maintain the same
• Prepares appraisal reports and forward to the Management

Career Management/Schemes of Service

• Manages the Company’s Career Progression Plans/Schemes of Service

Staff Disciplinary matters

• Handles all staff disciplinary matters
• Coordinates with the staff union on matters related to staff

Payroll Management

• Responsible for the Company’s payroll process
• Prepare monthly reports on payroll with regard to budget and numbers of staff on board
• Handles all payroll queries

Leave Management

• Approve staff leave and maintains updated records of the same

Staff Welfare

• Handle staff medical scheme
• Handle Staff pension scheme
• Handle Staff loan Issues

Other responsibilities

• Participate in HR projects (e.g. help organize a job fair event)
• Performs any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
• Identifying legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensuring policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance including studying legislation, arbitration decisions and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
• Accident investigation and preparation of insurance carrier reports.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS;

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of 6-8 years of human resource management experience in a senior role preferred.
• Manufacturing firm experience is a Must
• CHRP –K is highly desired.
• Female applicants are encouraged to apply
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

All applications should be done on or before close of business 25^th November2020on link below:

http://www.reedsafricaconsult.com/upload-cv.html

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Vacancy:  HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

Job Location; Nyahururu

JOB PURPOSE;

The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementation of the Company HR Strategic Plan. To Co-ordinate Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of all Human Resource Management Systems, Policies and Procedure and co-ordinate other Human Resources activities.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with other functional/departmental employees so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of HR development, and to ensure they are fully informed of HR objectives, purposes and achievements
• Co-ordinate Training and development activities.
• Coordinate Recruitment, selection and back ground checks.
• Maintain the Employee Relation: Employee discipline, grievance, counselling, motivation, culture and attitudinal change etc.
• Coordinate Performance management processes.
• Co-ordinate with other departments regarding the effective implementation of HR policies & procedure.
• General Administrative matters on day to day basis in co-ordination with HR Manager.
• Compensation and benefit management administration.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS;

• Degree in Human Resource Management, (HND in HR or Management or CHRP).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience similar position.
• Experience working with HR Information systems
• Experience working in Manufacturing firms.
• Knowledge of labour laws.
• Excellent IT skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Problem solving skills
• Critical Thinking and Analysis.

All applications should be done on or before close of business 20^th August  2020 on link below:

http://www.reedsafricaconsult.com/upload-cv.html

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted