Vacancy title:
HR Manager

Jobs at:
University of Kigali

Deadline of this Job:
30th November 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 19th November 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

University of Kigali is one of the leading private higher institutions of learning in Rwanda. It is a fully accredited /chartered University by the Government of Rwanda. Started its operations in October, 2013.

Job Description

Job Title: Human Resource Manager

Reports To: The Vice-Chancellor

Main Purpose of the Job- (Job Summary)

• Developing, directing, coordinating and administering Human Resources plans, procedures and strategies that relates to the University personnel and aligned to the University overall strategic plan.
• Planning, organizing and controlling the activities and actions of the HR department.
• Contributing to the development of HR department goals, objectives, and systems in line with UoK’s vision, mission, and objectives.
• Bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.

Main Responsibilities

• Implementing and revising the University’s HR policies and procedures such as recruitment and selection, induction, probation, promotion, remuneration, benefit, compensation plan, leave, staff development, performance management, labour relations, and disciplinary policy and procedures among others.
• Developing and maintaining staff retention strategy.
• Conducting Job analysis and managing recruitment and selection process.
• Developing, analyzing and coordinating the University’s performance management and performance appraisal system.
• Maintaining and reviewing the University HR manual on policies and procedures.
• Conducting new employee orientation and employee relations counseling.
• Coordinating exit interviews.
• Conducting employees’ background check-up and maintaining personnel records.
• Maintaining and updating the University directory and other organizational charts.
• Ensure legal and Rwandan labour law compliance throughout HR management.
• Nurture a positive working environment.
• Report to the University management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Recommending new policies, approaches and procedures.
• Participating in administrative and management meetings.

Key Deliverables (specific to this position)

• Ensuring excellent staff performance standards,
• Responding efficiently to staff inquiries and,
• Maintaining high job satisfaction that leads to staff retention and quality service.

Job Specifications

Academic/Professional Qualifications;

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (HRM option)
• A member of HR specialist association
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in handling affairs of the organizational employees.
• Must submit a proven working experience as HR manager or other HR executive.

Key Job Skills (specific to the job)

• People oriented and results driven.
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the University.

Special Job Skills

• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Competencies/Behaviors
• Professionalism
• Effective communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving skills
• Honesty and integrity
• Confidentiality
• Teamwork