Kilimo Trust is hiring a Human Resource Manager;
- To formulate and implement an HR strategy that focuses on organizational growth through continued professional upskilling of employees to position Kilimo Trust as a Regional leader in agri-business.
- To provide managerial oversight and guidance for the implementation and monitoring of critical HR processes; compliance and risk, recruitment, talent acquisition and retention, compensation and benefits management, training and development, performance management and enforcement of donor regulations to impact overall organizational results.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Retention:
- Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent.
- Manage the recruitment process from job posting to onboarding
- Collaborate with Team Leaders to assess staffing / talent needs, create sourcing plans and generate the job descriptions.
Performance Management
- Develop and manage performance appraisal processes.
- Guide staff through performance review processes.
- Facilitate professional development, coaching, and training programs to support employee growth.
Compliance and Legal:
- Ensure compliance with all labor laws and regulatory standards
- Update HR policies and procedures as needed to align with changes in legislation.
- Conduct audits of HR processes to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
Organizational Development:
- Lead initiatives to improve organizational culture and employee engagement.
- Design and implement strategies to improve employee retention and job satisfaction.
- Support Management in workforce planning and development of talent management strategies
Employee Relations:
- Focal point for all employee relations, disciplinaries, grievances and conflict resolution managing disciplinary processes with particular focus on compliance and risk mitigation.
- Foster a positive work culture and employment engagement levels.
- Ensure consistent implementation of Kilimo Trust policies and procedures.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Implement approved compensation and benefits structures.
- Conduct regular salary and benefit benchmarking to ensure competitive offerings.
- Manage leave programs, employee perks, and health and wellness initiatives.
Board and Committee Meetings
- Timely preparation of Board Papers
- Implementation of Board Directives in line with Human Resource Management
- Taking Minutes for the Human Resource Committee of the Board and the Full Board
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Masters Degree in area relevant to HR Management
- Professional Qualification in HR Management
- Professional Memberships (HRMAU, SHRM or similar bodies)
Required Competences
- Strategy formulation and implementation
- Strategic Hiring
- Contract Management
- Talent Management (Acquisition and Retention)
- Performance Appraisals and Feedback
- Competence Development Planning
- Project-based staff management
- Labour Laws, HR Policies and Compliance
- Employee Relations
- Stakeholder Management (Board, Staff and External Clients)
- Leadership
- Communication
Required Experience
- HR managerial experience at senior level of at least 7 years
- HR management for non-profits (NGOs,) liaising with project teams, donors and other stakeholders
How to Apply:
- Submit a written job application with your CV (specifying names of 3 professional referees with names,
- phone numbers and email addresses)
- Attach relevant academic / professional certificates
- Submit application & CV to the link provided
NB: Only successful applications will be contacted.
