Manager, Employee Relations Compliance
Evidence Action, Kenya
Job Description
About Evidence Action
Our organization was founded in 2013 to address a big gap in the fight against global povertymany of the most promising interventions are either implemented at a very small scale, or not at all. We set out to address this gap by building programs that would scale evidence-based and cost-effective interventions, leading to significant improvements in quality of life for hundreds of millions of people.
Our model worked. In less than a decade, our two flagship programs, the Deworm the World Initiative and Dispensers for Safe Water, have grown to measurably impact over 280 million people each year. This success is achieved through the dedication and talent of our staff, the hard work of our partners, and the commitment of our supporters.
By 2024, we seek to double our impact. We are strengthening and expanding our existing programs, and working to identify a new generation of evidence-based and cost-effective interventions that we can scale to reach millions more.
Job purpose
Evidence Action is looking for a seasoned and experienced Employee Relations professional to join our growing team. Reporting to the Associate Director, Human Resources (Africa Region) the Manager, Employee Relations will be responsible for providing day-to-day advice on employee relations and performance management matters to staff and management in accordance with the Employment laws amp; legislations and internal policies and procedures. S/he will take the lead in investigations; provide guidance and recommendations for problem resolution and act on resolutions made.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide advice and counsel to the regional HR Team and on all employee relations issues.
- Ensure ER issues and concerns are handled fairly, consistently, transparently, in a timely fashion, and in line with Evidence Action values, policies, and appropriate local employment laws.
- Track various service requests of employees and the implementation of the approved decision, including but not limited to probation completion, extended medical leave, performance improvement programs and other ad-hoc requests and process these requests in a timely manner.
- Contribute to the preparation and processing of all types of documents related to employee relations, in compliance with approved guidelines and policies in a timely manner.
- Take lead in the development, implementation and review of HR policies, procedures and systems in relation to disciplinary procedures and performance management.
- Ensure proper documentation of e-files related to employee relations like Memos, disciplinary letters, etc. to retrieve them as needed.
- Develop response specifications, reviews output and finalize submission of the employee relations queries raised and provide a unified (system-wide) response to their queries.
- Assists with the identification and development of an employee relations database that will provide policy, performance, and compliance reports and metrics to improve the Employee Services function
- Support in conducting exit interviews for departing employees to ensure that the valid reasons are captured by HR through the process.
- Advise and act on disciplinary matters in accordance with the Employment laws and established policies and procedures including Termination of Appointment.
- Supporting in developing materials for the effective management of employees for Managers/supervisors
- Interrelate with line managers with a view to settling employee grievances and conflicts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Humanities, Sociology or a related field additional HR certification will be an added advantage
- At least s5+ Years’ experience in HR with at least 3 of these being in an Employee relations specialist role.
- Demonstrable knowledge of good and dynamic HR practices in employee relations and performance management
- Good understanding of employment legislation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound knowledge of HR best practices.
- Technologically proficient in use of technology to communicate effectively amp; professionally.
- Excellent analytical and data management skills.
- Results oriented and strong attention to details.
- Passionate, highly self - motivated, energetic and enthusiastic team player.
- Membership to IHRM
- INGO experience will be an added advantage
Working Conditions - Normal/Office based
Position Location
The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will work closely with the Africa regional leadership and in-country HR representatives.