People & Development Director at Summit Recruitment and Search

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Summit Recruitment & Search was established in to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Nigeria, Zambia, Ghana and many other African countries. We are able to advise on market trends, training requirements, prevailing salaries and offer a complete HR Solution where necessary. Key Responsibilities Advise on optimal organization structure and provide guidance on job banding, salary ranges, benefits and cost to company financial considerationsEnsure the organization is compliant with employee legislation and tax requirementsDevelopment, roll out and activation of HR and Admin policies in line with organization’s vision, mission and valueSupport and guide on HR operations processes within your purviewNegotiating employment and other legal contractsOversight and checking of all legal agreements and contracts in particular rental, HR contracts, services and goods contracts relating to HR and AdminMapping and action planning for timely management of all legal agreementsManage the recruitment process efficiently and effectivelyEnsure that the processes are transparent and that internal development opportunities are maximizedMonitoring and analysis of all policies and procedures as they support compliant and efficient support services work in line with valuesCommunication and roll out of policies through excellent induction and staff briefing activitiesField visits to ensure staff issues are addressed in a timely manner and corrective action taken where necessarySelf-assessment and regular safety checks and documentation across all workplaceRegistration of incidents and action planningDevelopment and delivery of effective training to support staff health & SafetyProcessing of work permits and NGO board and Immigrations documentsLegal matters related to HR and Admin issuesOversight of security and logistics functionDevelop learning and development policy in collaboration with the Country Management teamIdentify the learning and development needs of the People & development and Admin Team, where appropriate provide tailored training and supportEvaluate and access the impact of learning initiatives and activitiesManage relationships with suppliers to the P&D team, including law firms, employment agencies, recruitment agencies Qualifications Master’s degree in Business Administration, HR or in any related disciplineRegistered with a relevant professional bodyExperience in an INGO at a senior managerial positionStrong leadership skills and ability to inspire and engage a team for high performanceHighly systematic and organised to ensure tight management of systems and record keepingExcellent communication skills for negotiation and conflict resolutionProven experience in establishing and achieving team goals and deliverables with systematic planning and KPIsBudget managementA skilled negotiatorA clear attention to detailStrategic thinker, excellent analytical skillsInterest in public health, particularly sexual and reproductive healthFlexibility to operate in a changingAble to communicate effectively (both written and oral) at all levels