Chief Manager – Human Resource Planning & Resourcing at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Description

Job Summary.

The jobholder shall be responsible for overseeing the Authority’s workforce planning, talent acquisition and resourcing processes, manpower optimization and development and review of Human Resource instruments.

Duties and responsibilities

Oversee workforce demand and supply forecasts and formulate strategies to meet the Authority’s workforce requirements.
Maintain and update the Authority’s staff establishment and structures, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Oversee the development, review and implementation of HR instruments (policies, career guidelines) to guide the management of the Human Resource function.
Lead the end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring the Authority attracts and hires skilled and competent talent.
Develop and oversee the implementation of a fair and transparent shortlisting criteria and selection framework aligned with relevant policies and regulations.
Oversee competency-based recruitment, including job profiling, shortlisting, assessments and structured interviews.
Oversee development and execution of work plans, budgets and reports for the HR Planning and resourcing function to ensure timely and cost-effective implementation.
Oversee the screening, testing and selection of applicants in line with the job requirements in liaison with the hiring departments.
Review terms and conditions of service and propose improvements to enhance competitiveness in talent acquisition and retention.
Ensure compliance with approved HR policies, procedures and regulations in all HR Planning and resourcing activities.
Oversee implementation of corporate initiatives in the region/division: Ensure conformity to ISO standards and data security requirements, and manage Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Risk Management programmes and staff performance.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Strategic Management, Law, Sociology, Organizational Development, Social Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Sociology, Organizational Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Certified Human Resource Professional or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized Institution.
Minimum of seven (7) years in relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should be at middle management role.
Experience in development and implementation of recruitment strategies.
Experience in development/review, and implementation of Human Resource Instruments.
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Valid Practicing License from the Institute of Human Resource Management or an equivalent recognized Human Resource professional body
Valid membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management or an equivalent recognized Human Resource professional body

Key Competencies

Advanced knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and other relevant legislation and regulations.
Visionary leadership, strategic thinking, strong organizational, planning, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving and creative thinking skills
Strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills–both oral and written.
Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity