The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Main purpose of job:
In support of the objectives and priorities of the British High Commission, the Senior Human Resources Officer will provide HR support to staff and ensure co-ordination with the Regional HR Hub in Pretoria.
Roles and responsibilities :
Co-ordination (50%)
- Co-ordinate updates to Local Staff Terms and Conditions of Service and other key FCO and DFID HR policies, in consultation with the Post management and the regional HR Hub
- Liaising with the Regional HR Hub in Pretoria support the recruitment process through maintaining oversight of appointment letters, starting pay, allowances etc;
- Work with the people committee to ensure regular learning and development sessions and events for all BHC staff are undertaken as per schedule
Advisory and management (30%)
- Provide advice on changes in local employment law and best practice to management, staff and the Hub and ensure compliance
- Support the Head of Financial and Human Resources in Overseeing HR operations and ensure a functional HR department
- Work with post management and the regional hub to manage staff conduct
- Provide support for reward and recognition programmes such as the HMG Nairobi Awards
- Provide the Secretariat to, and be an active member of the BHC People Committee
Resources managed (20%):
- Manage the Learning & Development budget ensuring accurate forecasting and budget monitoring;
- Perform HR payroll functions – oversee the preparation of the report on any payroll changes and carry out 10% check ahead of monthly payment
- Contract manager for the BHC medical and pension schemes
- Line management of two Human Resources Officers
- Full member in good standing with the Institute of Human Resource Management (shortlisted candidates will be required to provide evidence)
- Certified Human Resource Practitioner
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Previous Human Resources experience (At least 5 years in a medium size company)
- Good IT skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, including discretion and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Human Resources Management
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The British High Commission takes Learning and Development seriously and offers a wide range of in-house training as well as support for Continuous Professional Development hours (acceptable minimum of 10 CPDs hours per year).
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