Head of Human Resources

il y a 3 semaines


Gouvieux, Hauts-de-France The Aga Khan Academies Temps plein

About the Role

The Aga Khan Academies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Human Resources to lead and provide strategic direction for all human resource functions and operations across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization's overall objectives and goals.
  • Provide HR advice and counsel to management and employees, analyzing information and situations to make informed decisions.
  • Review, craft, update, and implement HR policies, ensuring alignment with the Kenyan legal framework and organizational objectives.
  • Develop and implement a robust staff qualification and education plan, identifying and addressing training needs across the organization.
  • Develop and execute the training calendar, coordinating with departments and stakeholders to ensure effective training and development programs.
  • Handle legal cases related to HR, collaborating closely with internal and external legal teams to ensure effective resolution.
  • Deal effectively with union matters, including negotiations on collective agreements to ensure industrial harmony.
  • Spearhead initiatives that foster positive employee relations, workforce engagement, and an inclusive work culture.
  • Conduct benchmarking exercises and work with the Job Evaluation Committee to ensure jobs are regularly updated.
  • Develop annual HR priorities with associated budget in conjunction with the Heads of Department (HoDs), the CEO, and the Global Head of HR.
  • Work with line managers on HR budgeting and planning exercises, under the guidance of the CEO and CFO.
  • Engage with local and international recruiting portals and agencies for the recruitment of skilled professionals.
  • Conduct the annual performance review process, and train HoDs to enhance their performance evaluation capabilities.
  • Be the champion for Safeguarding and work to build and enhance an organizational culture that promotes staff safety and well-being.
  • Coordinate the employment of expatriate staff, ensuring they possess the necessary permits, passes, and visas as required by law, and liaise with AKDN-Nairobi and the Immigration Department to facilitate this process.
  • Manage HR records in accordance with local labor laws and best practices, maintaining the PeopleSoft Human Resource Systems and implementing strong controls to safeguard staff data.
  • Support compliance to quality initiatives, not limited to JCIA and SQE standards.
  • Establish annual objectives, in collaboration with subordinates, seek and provide regular feedback, and ensure performance appraisals are completed in a sensitive, collaborative, and timely way.
  • Organize resources and time to enable employee development within the context of organizational and individual goals.
  • Manage the workload, both for the team and for individuals, as appropriate.
  • Address any conflicts that arise sensitively and in a timely manner.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Human Resource Management.
  • Professional Certification in HR.
  • Over 10 years' relevant work experience.
  • Member of IHRM professional body.
  • Conversant with Labour Laws, Labour relations, and Institutions in Kenya.
  • Well-developed management skills, including problem-solving, negotiation, and coordination skills, and the ability to apply knowledge and analysis creatively to the resolution of practical problems.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, orally and in writing.
  • Consultative and collaborative, engaging effectively and co-creating innovative solutions with key stakeholders.
  • Results-oriented and deadline-driven with demonstrated organization skills and the ability to multi-task and assume changing responsibilities.
  • Strong integrity and intellectual humility.
  • Demonstrable expertise in navigating effectively through ambiguity and constant change.
  • Demonstration of strong flexibility, adaptability, and perseverance, especially during challenging periods.
  • Culturally sensitive, inclusive, and respectful of diverse populations.
  • Excellent people management, leadership, mentoring, and delegation skills.
  • Technical ability and willingness to learn new systems as required for the role.
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • A passion and commitment to AKDN's purpose, values, and ethical underpinning.

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