Principal HR Management & Admin Job AHB

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Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of a Principal Human Resource Management & Administration will entail:

• Development, implementation, and review of policies, strategies, frameworks, work plans, legislations, guidelines, procedures, regulations,norms, standards, and programmes for the department;
• Undertaking payroll and salary administration;
• Managing industrial relations issues and the welfare of staff;
• Undertaking recruitment, appointment, promotions, discipline, and remuneration processes;
• Advising on succession management and the preparation of human resources plans;
• Managing staff separation and processing of terminal benefits;
• Institutionalizing and updating the knowledge management repository for the Board;
• Updating Performance Appraisal System (PAS) for the Board;
• Undertaking staff training and development programmes;
• Monitoring, evaluating, and auditing the impact of training on performance improvement and service delivery;
• Maintenance of the human resource management information system;
• Carrying out Training Needs Assessment (TNA);
• Maintaining skills inventory;
• Undertaking an employee satisfaction survey for the Board.
• Ensure implementation of computerized human resource records.
• Conduct customer satisfaction surveys for the services offered in the department;
• Recommending on mitigating measures for addressing risks in the department;
• Implementing business continuity plans for the department.
• Implementing Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in the department.
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
• Developing and implementing the department’s strategic plans, budgets and performance contract; and
• Mentoring and coaching staff in the department.

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Requirements & Qualifications

For appointment to this level, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Human Resource Management Officer or in a comparable position;
• II. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Human Resources Management, Human Resource Development, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Economics, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce plus a Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing;
• Certification for Human Resources from Human Resource Management Professional Examination Board (HRMPEB), Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP-K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Valid Practicing License from the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) – Kenya
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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How to Apply

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Deadline17 March, 2026