General Manager (Human Resource & Administration)

Job Purpose

Responsible for provision of strategic leadership, policy development and professional advice on all human resource and administration functions in the Company.

Job Description

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Human Resource and administration strategies, policies and procedures to achieve KPC’s strategic objectives.
• Provide leadership in organization development, talent sourcing and staffing, employment relations, compensation and benefits.
• Ensure continuous development and maintenance of effective performance management systems.
• Maintain a robust remuneration strategy and appropriate terms and conditions of employment.
• Lead and contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate change management initiatives.
• Ensure efficient and effective administration services including maintenance of KPC’s property, offices and provision of transport and logistical support services.
• Facilitate identification, attraction, deployment and retention of qualified and skilled human resource.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of human resource plans and budgets to ensure efficient and cost-effective provision of services.
• Ensure compliance with good human resource practices, labour laws and other relevant legislation.
• Performing any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specification

• Master’s Degree from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Human Resource Management (HRM).
• Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience five (5) of which should be at Senior Management level.
• Post Graduate Qualification in HRM if the first degree is not in HRM.
• Membership in Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• Current Practicing License from IHRM.
• Proficiency in Computer applications.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership skills including effective interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record and ability to manage change and interpersonal conflict.
• Proficiency computer applications including computerized HR information systems and other relevant software packages
• Ability to deliver the articulated vision for change to staff members.
• Ability to identify and clarify key underlying issues in employee problems and independently counsel staff on significant challenges facing the organization and negotiate solutions to conflicts.
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving