About the Job

The County Government of Kakamega is seeking a Director of Human Resource Management. This is a three-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. The Director will be in charge of the overall coordination of the County Human Resource function and will report to the Chief Officer, Public Service.

Responsibilities

Implementing policies and guidelines on designed Organizational Structures and Staff Establishment in the County Public Service.
Managing human resource services and ensuring staff are properly facilitated to maintain high motivation for effective performance and high productivity.
Leading in Human Resource functions including recruitment, communication, change management, performance management, discipline, remuneration, staff welfare, human resource planning, and staff development.
In consultation with authorized officers, determining optimal staffing levels and utilization of human resources in the County Public Service.
Initiating and coordinating research on market labor trends and developing strategies for best practices in human resource management and development.
In liaison with the County Public Service Board, developing staffing norms, organization culture, and modeling for optimal use of human resource.
Advising the Chief Officer, Public Service on human resource matters.
In consultation with CPSB, preparing and reviewing Schemes of Service and career progression guidelines.
As an assistant to the Secretary of the County Human Resource Committee, ensuring timely deliberation on HR implementation issues.
Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director, Human Resource Management, Job Group CPSB 04/Q, or in a comparable and equivalent position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any Social Science degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
Hold a Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya.
Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Have current Membership to IHRM (K) or an equivalent professional body.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.
Should be conversant with Human Resource Information System (HRIS).
Demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities, and initiative in the general organization and management of Human Resource and a thorough understanding of HR issues and emerging HRM practices and techniques.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national goals, principles, and development goals.
For serving officers, indicate Payroll Number, Date of first appointment, Date of last promotion to the current grade, and Substantive designation and Job4 Group on the application form.
During interviews, shortlisted candidates will need to produce their National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates, and current payslip (for April 2025).
Successful candidates will be required to get clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Directorate of Criminal5 Investigation, and a Registered Credit Reference Bureau.