New KCC Head of Employee Relations Jobs in Kenya

New KCC Head of Employee Relations Jobs in Kenya


New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is the leading Dairy Company in the Country re-known for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Gold Crown, Safariland, Mala, La Yoghurt, Gold Crown and KCC Fresh among others.

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and result driven person(s) to fill the following vacant position:

Head of Employee Relations

Job Purpose

To provide policy advice and guidance on industrial and employee relations matters and
maintaining industrial peace and harmony in New KCC

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Development and implementation of industrial relations policy and strategy.
  • Providing strategic advice on staff relations and industrial relations strategies to management.
  • Advising management and line managers on employee relations matters, labour
    regulations, and emerging industrial relations trends.
  • Maintaining cordial relations and consulting widely with the KUCFAW, Federation of
    Kenya Employers, Industrial Court and the Ministry of Labour.
  • Disseminating employee related internal communication and monitoring feedback.
  • Advising management on the application of the industrial relations machinery and the
    disciplinary hand book regulations and;
  • Monitoring the industrial climate on threats to industrial harmony and smooth running of
    the business and advising management.
  • Coordinate employee discipline and disciplinary process among the locational committees and implement disciplinary policy accordingly.
  • Ensure compliance with good human resource practices, labour laws and good labour
    relations with the trade union.
  • Lead in the CBA negotiations and implementation and any trade disputes that may arise within the organisation.
  • Direct and coordinate different departments on compensation practices and organisational
    reward system.
  • Maintain positive relationship with bargaining unit representatives and keep KUCFAW
    informed of issues regarding their members and safety compliance.
  • Work with the unions and line Managers to resolve issues regarding operations, safety,
    discipline and grievances.
  • Create strong partnerships with line Managers to plan and implement various human
    resources and labor relations goals and objectives that are consistent with overall business
    and labor
    strategy and contracts.
  • Handle the investigation and disposition of grievances in a timely manner; advise on
    grievance processing and dealing with disciplinary matters for the best possible solution.
  • Interpret provisions of collective bargaining agreement; meets with bargaining unit
    representatives to discuss issues and attempt to arrive at a solution.
  • Deal with labor issues with the union to resolve questions and/or conflicts regarding
    contractual or other issues with a view of implementing ADA at all levels.
  • Analyze safety performance trends to assist in planning.
  • Recommend reward for positive behaviors and accomplishments.
  • Assist with disciplinary issues when needed.
  • Provide guidance on health safety and environment and ensure compliance to the relevant
    laws.
  • Implement staff welfare strategies and policies to ensure conducive working environment,
    staff commitment and motivation.
  • Providing counseling services to employees

    Persons Specification

    Academic Qualification

  • Degree in Human Resource Management or related field
  • Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or social sciences

    Professional Qualification

  • Diploma in Human Resource Management
  • Full Member IHRM
  • Practicing License

    Experience

  • Eight (8) years in industrial relations management

    Skills

  • Proven competency in a front line management position
  • Demonstrate leadership and managerial capabilities
  • Excellent interaction and presentation skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Excellent knowledge of local and International Labour laws
  • Ability to listen objectively
  • Coaching and mentoring skills

    How to Apply

  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 28th January, 2019

  • For more information and job application details, see; New KCC Head of Employee Relations Jobs in Kenya

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