Director: Human Resource Management – Murang’a County Government
Job Purpose
To lead the development, implementation, and review of human resource management and development policies, organizational structures, staffing norms, and career progression guidelines across the public service to ensure optimal workforce productivity and harmonious industrial relations.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Policy & Organizational Design: Develop, review, and implement guidelines on office establishments, organizational structures, workload analysis, staffing levels, and grading nomenclatures across the public service.
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HR Strategy & Master Planning: Formulate and execute the Human Resource Management and Development master plan, staff establishment databases, and labor market research strategies.
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Talent & Training Oversight: Oversee human resource development, training programs, and the Public Service Internship Programme, ensuring proper qualification standards and career progression guidelines.
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Industrial Relations & Advisory: Promote harmonious industrial relations, advise on terms, conditions, retirement benefits, and capacity building, and establish systems for hearing county government appeals.
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Intergovernmental Advisory: Guide transition issues and intergovernmental relationships between National and County governments while establishing uniform norms and standards for County Governments.
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Administrative & Performance Ownership: Develop and manage annual work plans, budgets, performance contract targets, and staff performance appraisals for the Directorate.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management (HR Option), Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, or a related field.
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Business Administration (HR Option), or a relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
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Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management.
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Certified Human Resource Management Professionals (CHRP-K) Certificate.
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Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution.
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Active membership in the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
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Certificate in computer applications.
Skills, Experience & Competences
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Proven leadership and executive management skills with the ability to think and act strategically.
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Strong communication, analytical, report-writing, and decision-making capabilities.
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Exceptional networking, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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High attention to detail, accuracy, and sound professional judgment.
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Creative and innovative approach to human resource management and organizational development.