Assistant Director Human Resource Management

The Assistant Director Human Resource Management will coordinate and oversee the implementation of human resource management policies, systems, and programmes at the Kenya Institute of Special Education. The role involves workforce planning, payroll administration, HRIS management, training and development, employee relations, and performance management. The holder will provide technical guidance, supervise HR officers, and ensure compliance with government regulations and institutional requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation and review of human resource management policies, legislation, regulations, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with government and institutional requirements
• Oversee workforce planning by analysing staffing levels and making recommendations on establishment, succession planning, and optimal staffing structures
• Monitor and evaluate human resource utilization and advise management on staff deployment, redeployment, and workforce optimization
• Coordinate career progression initiatives by analysing staff development needs and recommending promotions, career growth, and succession management strategies
• Oversee the implementation of Quality Management Systems QMS, risk management frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Human Resource Directorate
• Provide technical guidance on human resource management matters and coordinate the implementation of approved recommendations, policies, and management decisions
• Supervise payroll administration to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee remuneration and statutory deductions
• Coordinate staff induction, orientation, and onboarding programmes to facilitate effective integration of new employees into the Institute
• Coordinate training needs assessments, develop annual training plans, and monitor the implementation of staff capacity-building programmes
• Oversee the development, review, and delivery of training materials and in-house learning programmes to enhance staff competencies
• Coordinate the implementation of human resource planning and succession management programmes to ensure business continuity and leadership development
• Oversee the implementation of employee relations, performance management, discipline, communication, remuneration, staff welfare, and other human resource management programmes
• Prepare and present periodic human resource management reports, briefs, and performance updates for management, the Board, and other stakeholders
• Identify emerging trends and best practices in human resource management and recommend appropriate interventions to improve institutional effectiveness
• Coordinate the design, administration, and analysis of employee satisfaction and engagement surveys and recommend improvement initiatives
• Oversee the maintenance, integrity, confidentiality, and regular updating of the Human Resource Information System HRIS and employee records
• Supervise, mentor, and appraise officers within the Human Resource Directorate to promote high performance and professional development
• Perform any other human resource management duties

Required Qualifications

• Twelve 12 years work experience as a Principal Human Resource Management Officer
• Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management/Administration
• Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Strategic Planning
• Management Course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognized Institution
• Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resource Management IHRM
• Professional Practicing License not less than 4 weeks old
• Proficiency in computer applications

The Assistant Director Human Resource Management will coordinate and oversee the implementation of human resource management policies, systems, and programmes at the Kenya Institute of Special Education. The role involves workforce planning, payroll administration, HRIS management, training and development, employee relations, and performance management. The holder will provide technical guidance, supervise HR officers, and ensure compliance with government regulations and institutional requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation and review of human resource management policies, legislation, regulations, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with government and institutional requirements
• Oversee workforce planning by analysing staffing levels and making recommendations on establishment, succession planning, and optimal staffing structures
• Monitor and evaluate human resource utilization and advise management on staff deployment, redeployment, and workforce optimization
• Coordinate career progression initiatives by analysing staff development needs and recommending promotions, career growth, and succession management strategies
• Oversee the implementation of Quality Management Systems QMS, risk management frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Human Resource Directorate
• Provide technical guidance on human resource management matters and coordinate the implementation of approved recommendations, policies, and management decisions
• Supervise payroll administration to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee remuneration and statutory deductions
• Coordinate staff induction, orientation, and onboarding programmes to facilitate effective integration of new employees into the Institute
• Coordinate training needs assessments, develop annual training plans, and monitor the implementation of staff capacity-building programmes
• Oversee the development, review, and delivery of training materials and in-house learning programmes to enhance staff competencies
• Coordinate the implementation of human resource planning and succession management programmes to ensure business continuity and leadership development
• Oversee the implementation of employee relations, performance management, discipline, communication, remuneration, staff welfare, and other human resource management programmes
• Prepare and present periodic human resource management reports, briefs, and performance updates for management, the Board, and other stakeholders
• Identify emerging trends and best practices in human resource management and recommend appropriate interventions to improve institutional effectiveness
• Coordinate the design, administration, and analysis of employee satisfaction and engagement surveys and recommend improvement initiatives
• Oversee the maintenance, integrity, confidentiality, and regular updating of the Human Resource Information System HRIS and employee records
• Supervise, mentor, and appraise officers within the Human Resource Directorate to promote high performance and professional development
• Perform any other human resource management duties

Required Qualifications

• Twelve 12 years work experience as a Principal Human Resource Management Officer
• Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management/Administration
• Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Strategic Planning
• Management Course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognized Institution
• Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resource Management IHRM
• Professional Practicing License not less than 4 weeks old
• Proficiency in computer applications