Shipping Line Company HR Manager Job in Mombasa, Kenya

Jun 22, 2017

Job Title: HR Manager
 

Industry: Shipping Freight Services
 

Location: Mombasa
 

Reporting to: MD
 

Salary: Kshs 100,000 – 120,000 gross

Our client is an international shipping line company that offers fleet, special cargo, logistics and container carrier and tracking services. 

 

They seek to hire a human resource manager who will be directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resource function. 

Candidates with a background in shipping freight services are encouraged to apply.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Reviewing, developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.


• Plans, organizes and controls all activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems.


• Reporting to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.


• Maintaining an organizational charts and employee directory.


• Ensuring both legal and statutory compliance by the company and employees.


• Establishing and maintaining department records and reports including employee files, attendance and leave schedules, etc.


•  Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars.


• Evaluating reports, decisions and results of the department initiatives in relations to established goals and recommending new approaches where applicable.


• Bridging the management and employee relations gap by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.


• Managing the end to end recruitment and selection process.


• Planning and conducting new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward Company goals.


• Overseeing and managing a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.


• Analyzing and assessing training needs to apply, develop and monitor training programs


• Supporting current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital.


• Developing and monitoring overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization and providing advice.


• Nurturing and promoting a positive working environment.


• Maintaining the pay structure and benefits program scheme.

Qualifications and other job requirements

• BS/MS degree in Human Resources or related field


• Should have at least 5 years of experience managing day to day HR operations and development of short term and long term strategies initiatives.


• Should be a holder of a higher diploma in Human Resource Management and a member of IHRM.


• Proven working experience as HR manager in the shipping freight or logistics sectors is preferred


• People oriented and results driven


• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics


• Knowledge of HR systems and databases


• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills


• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills


• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company


• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices

How to apply
 

If you possess the required qualifications, skills and experience, kindly send you CV and cover letter to joan@proemmconsult.com by 7th July 2017. 

Kindly quote the Job title (Shipping Line HR Manager) on the subject section.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.