Industrial Relations Officer at Federation Of Kenya Employers

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Handling Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations and advising employers on how to manage them.
Assisting members in dealing with trade disputes & strikes and liaising with trade unions and the Ministry of Labour for the quick settlement of trade disputes.
Supporting Associations in their Meetings, Negotiations and other administrative needs to ensure that all the affairs of the associations are run smoothly.
Coordinating operations related to Industrial Relations Policy Working groups
Handling conciliation and consultation meetings
Developing Industrial Relations training materials and supporting the Training Department to provide training activities
Developing and reviewing Industrial Relations policies, procedures and guidelines
Representing Employers at the Employment and Labour Relations Court Representing FKE in tripartite and other assigned meetings and forums on Employment and Labour Relations matters
Recruitment of new members and collection of subscriptions
Developing content for the Members Portal
Mobilising members to uptake services from the Members Portal
Performing other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Law, or a related Social Science field.
Post Graduate qualifications in Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations
Current member of a professional body
5 years of hands-on experience in Labour and Industrial Relations
Ability to lead negotiations, conclude, prepare Collective Bargaining
Agreements (CBAs) and ensure their registration.
Experience in preparing training contents and delivering training will be an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three professional referees, current and expected salary and provide work samples or portfolios where applicable. Applications should be sent through: Recruitment@fke-Kenya.org indicating the job title and reference number on the subject line to reach us no later than August 16, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.