Human Resource Manager - Nairobi

Purpose of the position:

To support the organization’s efforts to improve talent acquisition, development, retention, engagement and accountability geared towards the organization’s delivery of both short and long-term strategic goals. The position will also support IRC efforts in creating a learning and accountability culture focusing on Talent Acquisition, Development, Performance Management and Compliance and offer generalist technical management and support to the Nairobi based HR Officers.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop IRCK attraction strategies and be responsible for the recruitment process of all IRCK vacancies ensuring compliance with approved policy and procedures.


• Responsible for IRCK’s performance management that includes providing tools, resources and capacity building to Managers and staff while monitoring, analyzing and reporting on effectiveness of the process.


• Develop IRCK’s Learning and Development strategies including preparation of annual L&D plans that are linked to and support IRC Kenya’s strategic direction and implement based on the agreed L&D Strategies.


• Responsible for managing staff contracts that include leading in on boarding and orientation activities, staff separations etc.


• Support IRCK’s Talent management efforts that include annual workforce and succession planning, organizing talent forums and mainstreaming diversity.


• Lead periodic pay and benefits review and support the SHRC in the design, development and establishment of appropriate employee recognition schemes.


• Responsible for the preparation of the Payroll and administration of staff benefits that include gratuity, leave, medical insurance, group personal accident insurance and other allowances.


• Ensure an up to date accurate record management system is in place and that staff files (both electronic and physical) are updated in compliance with IRC audit parameters.


• In charge of IRCK reporting that includes monthly reports, HR Scorecard and other metrics


• Manage performance of the Nairobi based HR Officers by ensuring they have challenging objectives, provide both administrative and technical support, on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, sharing best practices/business processes and ensuring they are regularly updated with new initiatives, policies and procedures.


• Responsible for managing employee relations, engagement and inclusion. Manage IRCK relationship with the IRCK Legal Advisor, stay abreast, and disseminate impacts of new Labour laws to the Country Programme.


• Responsible for the management of Work Day (HRIS) that includes capacity-building employees managers.


• Support development of IRCK’s HR strategy, annual business plans, policies and procedures.


• Implement audit recommendations in areas of responsibility and support the overall HR Risk Management efforts. Cover for the Senior HR Coordinator position whenever required.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• Minimum Educational level required: Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management


• Experience: 4 years of experience in Benefits and Compensation and contract management.

Technical Training qualifications required:

• Qualification/hands-on experience in development and administration of reward systems


• Experience: 4 years of experience in similar or higher position.


• Technical Training qualifications required:


• Qualification/hands-on experience in implementation of learning and development and performance management systems


• Qualification/hands-on experience in implementation of learning and development and performance management systems


• Registered as a Practising HR professional at IHRM

Behavioral Competencies required:

• Emotional maturity and ability to work in confidentiality


• Have interpersonal skills above average and ability to work in team


• Have a sense of organization and being proactive


• Proficiency in computer skills

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field