An international conservation organization that works across Africa, is looking for an HR & Office Manager for their Admin and Operational hub in Nanyuki, Kenya. The successful candidate will be responsible for the HR and Office functions as well as implement a 5-year strategic roadmap (vision) that is updated annually with strategic objectives, activities, and budgets for the HR division. He/she will also develop quarterly programmes to create awareness and reinforce the organization’s vision, values and culture He/she must live in Nanyuki area or willing to move to Nanyuki and be willing to work on weekends and public holidays when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage annual budgets for the HR team and for the Nanyuki office operation in conjunction with the Operations team.
• Identify the top HR Risks on a yearly review basis and report to MD’s for further action.
• Develop and Implement Action plan to mitigate top HR Risks.
• Define and document regulatory requirements, including contracts, per country where staff and/or consultants are working.
• Set up and conduct monthly report meetings with all MDs.
• Assist with the development and upkeep, implementation and record of all consultants and interns/fellows contracts & terms of reference.
• Management of the Employee and Consultants salary, remuneration benchmarking/banding, benefits and increases system.
• Develop and maintain all the required policies and procedures for employees and consultants.
• Assist with all new recruits, including induction and welcome to the organization.
• Provide negotiation and mediation support as needed and appropriate.
• Develop and maintain standard terms and conditions, processes and protocols, by which staff and consultants and interns/fellows are recruited.
• For all direct reports, develop and implement TORs, including individual KPAs and KPIs.
• In conjunction with the MDs, oversee all required HR Administration functions within the organization.
• Develop and negotiate with providers of benefits – health insurance etc.
• Manage all the operational systems, procedures and related staff in this department.
• Oversee and manage all travel for the broader team including oversight of bookings and travel suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management.
• At least 5 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Member of IHRM.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be computer literate, be proficient in touch typing, ideally familiar with Aren Software.