Job Purpose

• The Senior Human Resource Officer will support the Deputy Director Human Resource to provide strategic leadership, oversee human resources functions and foster a positive work environment aligned with the Authority’s Values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzing and compiling data for the development, implementation and review of human resource policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines and procedures;
• Implementing human resource management decisions within existing rules, regulations and procedures;
• Verifying information relating to recruitment, promotion, leave, transfer and exit documents;
• Updating payroll and complement data;
• Maintaining accurate record of expiry of contracts, probationary periods, acting appointments and submitting reports for decision making;
• Analyzing training applications and staff performance appraisals;
• Collating and compiling data on staff performance appraisals;
• Updating the Human Resource Information System;
• Compile agenda and minutes for Human Resource Advisory Committee;
• Review draft correspondences and letters;
• Monitoring employee leave records;
• Identifying staff development programmes;
• Providing support in Human resource planning and recruitment process; and
• Implementing staff welfare schemes including medical cover and Group Life insurance schemes.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Served in the grade of Human Resource Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance