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Michael Kimani

Michael Kimani

Human Resource Manager

Talent
Nairobi, Nairobi AreaMember since January 30, 2023
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About

I am in the industry of people and I have spent 7 years in 5 different job markets learning the art of getting the best skill also retaining it. I am confident and succeed in performing complex tasks and processes within a tight schedule. Tasks where I have an opportunity to solve problems bring the best out of me

Experience

August 2020 - Present

Human Resource Manager | Studio Partners Group

  • Develop and implement the annual HR business plan derived from the overall Strategic Plan
  • Provide human resource input and support to strategic planning and management process

3.Provide advice on the most efficient and cost-effective methods of manpower sourcing

Timely issuance of employment contracts to new employees and renewal of approved expired contracts

4.Manages talent acquisition process, including sourcing, testing, interviewing, hiring and on-boarding

5.Undertake periodic review of human resource policies and procedures and recommend necessary attention

6.Create and/or update the compensation strategy through market analysis and pay surveys

7.Coordinate, monitor and evaluate performance management, appraisal processes, and career development activities

  • Come up with new ways to measure employee morale and determine methods for improving overall employee satisfaction
  • Act as liaison between the company and outside legal and professional resources to ensure that all employment policies follow current laws and regulations
  • Manage the employee training programs and learning and development programs.
  • Ensure effective management of grievance handling and disciplinary procedures
  • Ensure company Mission & Vision are effectively communicated and adhered to

Manage staff welfare programs which include staff pension, medical scheme and group insurance scheme

  • Maintain up to date Human resource database
  • Coordinate and supervise the administrative functions. of the organization including security services, reception, administration staff, management of the office premises, facilities and all office equipment and property.

June 2018 - August 2020

Human Resource Executive | Mediheal Group Of Hospitals

Workforce Planning and Employment

Implementing the organization’s recruiting strategy

Interviewing applicants

Administering pre-employment tests

Assisting with completing background investigations

Processing transfers, promotions, and terminations

HR Development

Conducting training sessions

Administering on-the-job training programs

Evaluating the effectiveness of training programs

Maintaining records of employee participation in all training and development programs

Total Rewards

Analyzing job duties

Writing job descriptions

Performing job evaluations and job analyses

Conducting and analyzing compensation surveys

Employee and Labor Relations (union environments)

Interpreting union contracts

Helping to negotiate collective bargaining agreements

Resolving grievances

Advising supervisors on union contract interpretation

Employee and Labor Relations (non-union environments)

Assisting with processing employee grievances

Overseeing engagement programs and other employee relations work Risk Management

Developing and administering health and safety programs

Conducting safety inspections

Maintaining accident records

Preparing government reports as to remain in compliance anuary 2017 - May 2018

Human Resource and Operations Manager

| Instarect Limited

Responsibilities Recruitment, selection, contracting, labor employee/ relations, settlement of labor disputes. Supporting all aspects of human resource including administrative and contract management Creating all job descriptions and advertisements for open roles Recruiting, onboarding and training staff Ensuring that staff get paid correctly and on time Pensions and benefits administration Looking after the health, safety and welfare of all employees Organizing staff training sessions and team-building activities Monitoring staff performance and attendance Advising line managers and other employees on employment law and the employer's own employment policies and procedures Ensuring candidates have the right to work at the organization Negotiating salaries, contracts, working conditions or redundancy packages with staff and representatives. Logistics coordination of company vehicles and reducing overtime, monitoring the vehicle consumption to reduce cost and ensure efficiency Project coordination and operational support to contractors Filling of current employee records and keeping an up to date system on leave and warning record and advising senior management on pay schemes Inspection of project sites and ensuring they are up to the companies standards and reporting both to the Director and General Manager Effectively planning vehicle operations a day before and mobilizing teams, materials & tools to site in a timely fashion. Managing discipline cases with end of week reports on projects (each Saturday) & keeping staff time, AWOL staff, leave sheets daily. Ensuring all contractors sign the standard contracts before starting work on any project Ensuring internal installers provide timely, cost effective and realistic labor schedules before starting work and assuring project timelines are met & labor schedules adhered to. Sourcing and purchasing materials in a timely fashion and cost effective manner

May 2012 - December 2016

Human Resource Assistant | Jubilee Insurance Limited

Responsibilities Support with developing Assist and support the recruitment manager in finding talent for our outsourced portfolio of clients. Organize events to help attract talent Assist the recruitment manager in hiring and screening of prospective candidates. Screen and select resumes on behalf of our clients. Conduct screening of candidates on phone and in-person. Arrange and send interview invites to candidates and manage all recruitment logistics. Display job positions on various job-boards and websites. Assist the recruitment manager in researching additional positing options. Review and assess candidates' suitability for the required role. Build and manage candidates' database. Build and develop relationships with business clients. Prospecting for Medical, General, Pensions & Life Insurance Clients Approaching Prospective Clients and scheduling appointments with them *Fact-finding to establish Client Needs and Desires Solution Development, Presentation and responding to concerns and queries Business Assembly on Policy Purchase and Sales Follow Through * Solution Delivery and After Sales *Service Other roles as may be assigned by the Team Manager tell a friend feedback

Education

2020 - 2024

Masters Of Business Administration

University Of Nairobi

Getting an expert view in management through practice and building diverse teams with a global view

2019 - 2021

Certificate in Human Resources Practice

Kenya Institute of Management

Certified Human resource practitioner bar

2014 - 2016

Bachelor of Commerce and Human Resource

African Nazarene University 2010 - 2012

Diploma

Kenya Institute of Management The Foundation of management and accountability

SKILLS

Calendar management

Career counseling

Compensation and benefits

Conflict management and resolution Document and archive management Employee contracts

Employee evaluations

Employee guidelines and onboarding

Headhunting

Human resource and personnel development

Human resources information systems Labour/employment law

Logistics planning and management

Meeting preparation

Mentoring and coaching

Office administration, management

Organizational reforms and change management Organize and manage recruitment campaigns Personnel administration (working hours, holidays) Policy drafting and development

Purchasing

Reporting

Skill and competence mapping

Spreadsheet preparation and editing (Microsoft Excel) Travel planning and reservations (leisure, business)

Skills

Human Resource Manager

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