Vacancy title:
Hospitality Human Resource Manager

Jobs at:
RACG Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
14/ July /2018

Duty Station:
Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
Our client a hospitality industry is hiring.
Reports to: General Manager
The Human Resource Manager is responsible for implementation of the organization’s HR policies and procedures, the identification, acquisition and retention of required skills, the co-ordination and assessment of training and development of staff, and the monitoring and compliance of Labour regulations and the Employment Act.
He / She provides overall strategic HR leadership by planning, developing and implementing strategies and policies of HR management. The leader also fosters a workplace environment consistent with the organization’s values and mission, and leads the HR team in the provision of proactive, result oriented services

Human Resource Manager Job Responsibilities

Recruitment & Induction

• Ensure the correct staffing numbers are maintained
• Interview and aptitude testing of shop level staff after screening by HR Assistant
• Conduct and advice on staff recruitment, manpower and succession planning.
• Exercise proactive control over temporary staffing and ensure optimal utilization of manpower resources
• In liaison with the Departmental and Section Heads, compile and ensure that all Job Descriptions are up to date at all times and have been fully implemented as a benchmark for performance measurement
• Ensures the HR induction is delivered
• HR assistant to do reference checks – check written reviews
• Appointment of staff as per company recruitment policy
• Staff Induction ensuring all required documentation is collected

Training & Development

• Identify staff with potential for further training
• Foster a hunger for learning, showing that knowledge in all areas of business (cross-training) is beneficial
• Ensuring the company ethos of recruit from the bottom and promote from within, is upheld.
• Communicate all training dates and updates
• Ensure Trainee registers are updated for calculation of training allowances
• Co-ordinate between the various trainers and departments so training is fluid
• Obtain feedback w.r.t. trainees meeting pass requirements at each stage
• Retain trainees who pass – co-ordinate their migration to payroll
• Uniform policy to be observed
• Collate all assessments for Directors perusal

Payroll Processing

• Collate branch data from payroll summaries by 25th of every month
• Ensure queries are sorted on daily and weekly basis
• Accurate processing using biometric system
• Maintain electronic payroll system is updated by 29th of the month for approval and payment
• Printing and distribution of pay slips to all staff not later than 2 days after payday – handle queries immediately
• Ensure AOD’s are present for all deductions other than statutory deductions
• Process sick leave, absent days, all leave types and uniform deposits/refunds
• Reconcile and submit statutory payroll returns before due dates
• Ensure statutory updates/increases are effected if applicable
• Liaise with accounts on payroll totals as required for monthly salary cost
• Calculation and payment of terminal dues, including the clearance process

Assessments / Appraisals Incentive scheme

• Does Weekly HR audit at branches to assess if HR procedures are being observed
• Collate assessments for discussion and action
• Consolidate quarterly appraisals for further action of Management
• Advise of promotions and increments in writing
• Update contracts to reflect new roles
• Ensure Managers and staff are fully aware of incentive criteria and encourage them on how to achieve
• Create a buzz on how to increase pay through performance based earnings

Development, Mentorship & Succession Planning

• Identify staff with potential for grooming into more responsible roles
• Calculate staff and manager numbers required especially during growth phase
• Co-ordinate their training programme to ensure readiness
• Plan for leave and maternity leave absence, resignations and any unforeseen absence of Managers, by having shift managers in training constantly
• Assign staff to mentors to shadow for agreed period

Disciplinary Code of Conduct, Labour & Industrial Relations

• Provide appropriate Guidance to Managers in the Disciplinary code of conduct.
• Monitor the Labour Law for any updates to the Employment Act
• Manage employee relations by ensuring fair and quick settlement of grievances and disputes
• Liaise with Labour Officers and officials from the various authorities when there are disputes, or requests for an Audit
• Always ensure theft cases are reported and Case Number is on file in response to unfair dismissal
• All documents in disciplinary cases must be completed as per Labour requirements and filed immediately
• Track and address recurring Employee Disciplinary issues – develop workshops to ensure reduction thereof

Reporting

• Meet and report on strategy with Management weekly
• Report on any legal disputes after incidents
• Advise of changes to legislation and implementation dates

Qualifications for the Human Resource Manager Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field with a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior HR management position.
• Proven experience in developing & implementing Talent and Performance Management policies and procedures
• Thorough understanding of the Kenyan Labour Laws
• Excellent communication skills
• People relations skills
• Active member of IHRM

Job application procedure
Kindly send your CV and cover letter detailing your experience, qualification and motivation. Indicate your salary expectation not later than 14/ July /2018 for the job to lwangeci@racg.co.ke copy to recruitment@racg.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.