Senior Human Resource Officer - Performance Management and Employee Wellness

Purpose of the Job:

To coordinate and implement the University’s performance management and employee wellness programmes to enhance employee performance, engagement, productivity and well-being, in alignment with the University’s strategic objectives, policies and values.

Requirements:

• Christian commitment and practice
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent from an accredited university
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution or CHRP qualification.
• At least seven years’ experience in human resource management in a similar or equivalent organization
• At least seven years’ relevant experience in Human Resource Management, preferably in a similar or equivalent organisation.
• Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and possession of a valid practising licence.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implementing effective performance management strategies, policies, processes and procedures in line with University objectives.
• Managing the performance of culture through elaborate policies, processes and procedures to achieve the University mission.
• Coordinate the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the University’s performance management framework, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the development, cascading, signing, monitoring and evaluation of performance contracts and work plans in alignment with the University’s strategic objectives.
• Monitor performance management compliance and prepare periodic reports highlighting performance gaps, emerging issues and recommended corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to supervisors and staff on performance target-setting, performance reviews, feedback and performance improvement plans.
• Coordinate the identification and implementation of interventions to address performance gaps and enhance individual and institutional productivity.
• Coordinate employee wellness programmes and initiatives that promote staff well-being, engagement and a supportive working environment.
• Assess employee wellness needs through surveys, feedback mechanisms and other appropriate assessments, and recommend interventions based on the findings.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and monitor their effectiveness in promoting staff motivation, commitment and retention.
• Support the identification of staff development needs arising from performance evaluations and coordinate appropriate training, coaching and mentorship interventions.
• Monitor trends in employee performance, engagement and wellness and recommend evidence-based improvements to Human Resource policies and practices.
• Prepare, monitor and report on the budget for performance management and employee wellness activities.
• Maintain accurate performance management and employee wellness records and prepare reports for Management and relevant University committees.
• Benchmark performance management and employee wellness practices against relevant industry standards and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Implementing best practices in Human Resource Management.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture
• Ensuring appropriate Christian behavior both internal and external in line with the institution’s Strategy.