Director of Human Resources Management and Administration

Job Purpose:

The Director of Human Resources Management and Administration oversees the delivery of comprehensive human resources and administrative services within the National Works Agency. This role ensures the efficient implementation of HR policies, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective support for organizational operators through sector personal management, records administration, employee training and development, performance management, and office management. The Director serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on human resource matters and promotes a culture of high performance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review the organization’s Human Resource, Industrial Relations Training and administrative policies and procedures in accordance with Human Resource Management standards.
• Participate in the organization’s strategic planning process, as well as preparing and monitoring the operational plan and budget ensuring the work of the Directorate is carried out according to plan and agreed targets achieved.
• Provides technical advice to the Chief Executive Officer and senior managers on human resource matters.
• Formulates policies, provides detailed direction on Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Administrative and Records Management programmes for the Agency.
• Collaborates with Directors in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development and Organizational Development to develop a human resource plan and programme to support the Agency’s strategic priorities.
• Develops and implements training and development policies to manufacture staff potential to support the Agency’s mission, as well as initiates and develops strategic and tactical plans/programmes which will promote a healthy, safe and proactive industrial relations climate.
• Develops, plans and monitors manpower needed of the Agency, and ensures that the welfare and development needs of staff in the Agency are clearly identified and addressed.
• Participates in the recruitment of staff for the Agency, and recommends transfer, promotion, termination and leave in accordance with established human resource policy and procedures.
• Develops and implements succession/learning programme for the Agency to facilitate continuity and the availability of requirement skills and competencies to meet the needs of the Agency.
• Develops and maintains an efficient and effective information and Records Management System.
• Monitors and gives guidance to the adherence of GOU protocol for the procurement of the Agency’s office supplies and equipment, which will facilitate a productive environment.
• Ensures that effective administrative support is provided for all Directorates in order that all staff members are able to give optimum performance.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Business/Public Administration
• Specialized Training in Human Resources/Personal Management/Laboral Relations
• At least five (5) years’ work experience at a Senior Management level
• Control knowledge of informal industrial Relations laws
• Strong management, planning and organizing skills
• Excellent customer relations skills

Persons who previously applied, need not re-apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.