ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Insurance Regulatory Authority is a statutory government agency established under the Insurance Act (Amendment) 2006, CAP 487 of the Laws of Kenya to regulate, supervise and develop the insurance industry. It is governed by a Board of Directors which is vested with the fiduciary responsibility of overseeing operations of the Authority and ensuring that they are consistent with provisions of the Insurance Act.

JOB SUMMARY

DEPARTMENT: Human Resource Management (HRM)GRADE/LEVEL: IRA 4IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Deputy Director, Human Resource ManagePerson SpecificationsFor appointment to this grade, an officer must have: Nine (9) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Human Resource Management Officer or in a comparable position.Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from a recognized institutionORBachelor’s degree in any of the following: - Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Plus a Diploma/ Higher Diploma in either Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.Master’s degree in any of the following: - Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.Certified Human Resource Professional or its equivalent from a recognized institution.Valid Human Resource Practicing Certificate.Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management or a comparable relevant professional body and in good standing.Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.Proficiency computer application skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job SpecificationsDuties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -Guiding line managers and staff in the implementation of Human Resource management strategies, policies and procedures.Coordinating implementation of Board and management decisions within existing rules, regulations and procedures.Coordinating the development, implementation and review of Human Resource Management strategies, plans, policies and procedures.Providing secretariat services to the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee.Coordinating the preparation and absorption of Human Resource Management budgets.Preparation of human resource plans and succession management strategies.Coordinating recruitment, selection, placement, succession planning and career progression.Managing and coordinating training and development activities.Managing and coordinating performance management system.Administering employee health and wellbeing schemes.Administering staff welfare schemes and employee assistance programs.Coordinating and supervising the development, management and maintenance of contracts, staff files and other employee records.Approving staff leave and office attendance managementCoordinating the preparation of payroll data and maintaining payroll records in compliance with legal requirements and policies and procedures.Authorizing payroll and staff related expenditures to ensure timely payments of salaries and other benefits to employees.Managing employee relations including staff discipline and grievances.Coordinating the implementation of Human Resource Management Information System.Championing change management strategies, and entrench national values and principles in work ethics,Supervising staff and work performance in the Human Resource management department to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.Coordinating the preparation of accurate and timely HR monthly, quarterly and annual reports.Ensuring compliance with human resource management statutory and regulatory requirements.Competencies and SkillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAnalytical skillsReport writing skillsPresentation skillsMentoring, coaching and leadership skills.HOW TO APPLYThe interested applicants to submit their applications online by filling the form provided on the IRA website.All applications must be received by close of business at 5.00 pm on Monday, 16th February, 2026.COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTIn accordance with The Employment (Amendment) Act, 2022, the Authority will require candidates it will enter into a written contract of service with to comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution by submitting mandatory compliance and clearance certificates from the relevant entities.Insurance Regulatory Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, gender equality and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.IRA IS ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED

REQUIRED SKILLS

Employee evaluations, Labour/employment law, Organizational reforms and change management, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Employee relations and consultations, Employee guidelines and onboarding, Payroll

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree