Assistant Manager, Human Resource - JKUATES

JKUAT Enterprises Ltd (JKUATES) is a state corporation fully owned by JKUAT. Through research, consulting, training, and innovation, we deliver tailored advisory services to both public and private sector clients.
Our client in the financial sector is seeking suitably qualified, experienced, result-oriented and highly motivated individuals to fill the following vacant position.
Assistant Manager, Human ResourceGrade 4
Full time
Nairobi Area, Kenya
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Coordinating, formulating and implementing HR strategies, policies rules, regulations, and systems for the Corporation
ii. Overseeing human resource planning and development;
iii. Overseeing the Identification, designing and implementing of training programs based on identified needs;
iv. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programmes
v. Providing guidance on development and updating of the human resource database;
vi. Overseeing staff induction and on-boarding programme;
vii. Coordinating, reviewing and implementing the Human Resource Career Guidelines;
viii. Supervising effective administration of the payroll system;
ix. Reconciliation of staff complement and establishment;
x. Ensuring preparation and compiling staff deductions done outside the payroll;
xi. Managing employee relations programmes and ensuring staff discipline is maintained;
xii. Supervising the update of the human resource database in the Corporation
xiii. Drawing a plan for the annual performance target setting in the Corporation for review by management;
xiv. Coordinating issues of staff welfare;
xv. Managing human resource internal communication and HR information management systems
xvi. Secretary to the Training Committee;
xvii. Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations related to health & safety, HIV/AIDS, Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse, Gender and Disability Mainstreaming and other requirement in working environment
xviii. Preparing and submitting all statutory deductions; and
xix. Processing pension claims.
xx. Managing staff separation; and
xxi. Supervising, training and developing staff under him or her.
Requirements
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
i. A minimum period of eight (8) years in relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
ii. Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other relevant qualifications;
iii. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Equivalent qualifications;
iv. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
v. Diploma in either Human Resource Management or Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
vi. Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management.
vii. Proficiency in computer applications
viii. Good Communication skills
ix. Demonstrated results in work performance; and
x. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To view the detailed job descriptions for the role and a guide on how to apply, please log on to our e-recruitment platform via careers.jkuates.co.ke.
Applicants MUST upload the following documents during the application:

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2. A Signed application letter;
   
3. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employer(s), position(s) held, and names of at least three professional referees;
   
4. National Identity Card and
   
5. Copies of all academic and professional certificates.
   

Applications are to be received not later than Tuesday, 3rd November 2026.
JKUATES is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Female, Persons with Disabilities (PWD), and marginalized community candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Canvassing, falsifying, or misinterpreting qualifications will result in automatic disqualification.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.