Principal Human Resource Management And Development Officer

Job Specifications:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Providing input in the development of human resource management strategies, policies and procedures;
• Participating in staff recruitment, selection, induction and placement;
• Implementing the Company's strategic objectives on human resource training and development programs;
• Reviewing and Coordinating implementation of performance management system;
• Developing and maintaining human resource management information system;
• Implementing human resource management rules and regulations;
• Administering employment contracts, pensions and gratuities;
• Supervising the processing of the payroll;
• Managing staff probation, confirmation, promotion and exit processes;
• Promoting cordial employee relations, values and work ethics at the Company;
• Facilitating job evaluation;
• Providing employee counselling services;
• Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations in the work environment;
• Developing and managing staff welfare programmes; and
• Participating in analyzing of staffing levels and succession planning.

Persons Specification:

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of
• Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer or a comparable position;
• Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor degree in Social Sciences plus post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) or its equivalent, and in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications;