Reporting to the Chief Principal, the officer shall have an overall responsibility for providing leadership in human resource issues including recruitment of staff in the polytechnic, performance management of staff and advising the Chief Principal on all matters concerning Human resource in line with policies and procedure governing the polytechnic.
Main Duties
Ensure efficient operational management of the human resource function in the Polytechnic.
Initiate, develop and implement appropriate human resource policies.
Enhance the polytechnics human resources by planning, implementing and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs and practices.
Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
Develop and implement HR and people strategies aligned to the polytechnic's Strategic objectives.
Implementation of Human Resources Management Information Systems.
Support and coach the management team on all people leadership matters including change and transformation forming strong relationships with the management team.
Be responsible for all HR management and development (including recruitment, and selection policy, discipline, grievance, mentoring, contracts of employment, training and development, talent management, succession planning and driving performance appraisals.
Requirements
The applicants must have:
Served in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer (CSG9) or in an equivalent position in the Public Service or Private Sector; with at least three (3) years' experience in a comparable institution or wider public service
Bachelor's degree in human resource management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and in good standing.
Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized Institution.
Certificate in computer application skills; and
Shown merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results. Have proven knowledge of the Enterprise Resource Planning system or integrated computer systems.