Our client is a leading international pharmaceutical company, headquartered in the UK with worldwide operations. The company’s mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer and this is achieved through the development of innovative medicines and health products.
The Learning & Development Manager reports to the Human Resources Director and provides management and direction to staff learning, training & development programs aligned to the business. This position supports the Human Resources Director in implementation of the Human Resources functional areas such as succession planning, performance management, recruitment and employee relations.
Description:
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Learning, training and development activities
Prepare the annual training plan and budget. Control and ensure maximum utilization of training resources through accurate identification of programs to meet the company’s needs, and post training follow-up.
Design and manage the delivery of training and development programmes based on the company’s needs to meet the broad categories of technical skills, leadership development, cross training and personal development.
Facilitate programs to develop organisation specific skills and impart organisation practices and policies utilizing various learning methods.
Manages contracts with vendors for training services and keeps abreast of new training suppliers.
Assesses effectiveness of training; monitoring, evaluating and reviewing the progress of development programs;
Reviews and evaluates organisational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategy implementation, etc., and makes recommendations for improvement through developmental initiatives.
Continuously amends the training and development programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to the changes that occur in the work environment.
Ensure that all mandated E- Learning is undertaken. Broaden the use of e-learning as a cost effective training method.
II. Recruitment
Proactive workforce planning to attract talent for both now and in the long term in close liaison with the HR Director and supervisors.
Carry out job analysis and update job descriptions and person specifications. Make known open positions by advertising both internally and externally.
Review applications and recommend a long-list to the recruiting supervisor to review and shortlist.
Invite appropriate interview panel members and manage the interview administration process.
Obtain reference checks prior to engagement and coordinate the pre-employment vetting process.
Develop and maintain a recruitment database with a view to reducing recruitment costs and turn around time.
Keep appraised on advances in recruitment with a view to embedding best practise recruitment methods that ensure a good fit to the position and organisation.
Supports the GMS manpower planning process and ensure that the short term contract and casual employees are within agreed numbers and budget. Manage the outsourcing vendor contracts.
III. Maintain a progressive Induction and Internship Programme
Manage the employee on-boarding process and determine and design a relevant induction program in close liaison with the recruiting manager.
Review, improve and manage the internship programme across the organisation.
IV. Champion performance management process
Manage the performance cycle and follow up for compliance on mid year and annual reviews.
Review PDPs (personal development plans) for training needs and performance gaps.
Work closely with supervisors on improvement plans for non-performers.
Follow up actions on the improvement plan to ensure closure.
Continuous staff training on effective use of the PDP (personal development plan) process.
Monitor career development plans and identify training to help employees achieve career milestones.
V. Employee relations
Provides direction and guidance to managers and staff to ensure implementation and maintenance of sound HR policies and practices. Represents HR in Disciplinary/ Grievance meetings.
Maintains an up to date database of HR policies which are a point of reference for employees and supervisors.
Recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promotes a high level of employee morale and motivation.
In close liaison with the HR Director maintains a good working relationship with the Area Labour Officers and the Works Council, representing the organisation in meetings and attending to any issues in a timely manner.
Conducts employee satisfaction surveys and maintains the satisfaction index data
Keeps employees informed through the Quarterly in-house magazine.
VI. Other
Ensures visibility of HR activities through monthly reports.
Supervises the HR Assistant and sets out KPI’s (key performance indicators).
Supports the HR Director in HR Audits by undertaking level 1 audits for the department.
Undertakes special projects and tasks as assigned by the HR Director from time to time
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Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE:
Must possess a University degree and have specialised training in Human Resources.
Strong skills, experience and background in learning and development are a must as well as prior experience in other aspects of HR.
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills; must be able to train, coach and mentor staff; ability to serve as an effective resource person.
Sound business understanding is a must including training that equips him/her with skills that enhance this e.g. short term finance management course, marketing etc.
Must constantly be interested in knowing what is happening in the socio-political scene, in order to better understand the environment the company is operating in locally, regionally and internationally.
q Strong interpersonal skills; ability to deal with staff at all levels.
q A capacity for independent thought, strong decision making ability, excellent and proven problem solving skills and discretion.
Adept Systems
Adept Systems, Management Consultants
Web Address : http://www.adeptsys.biz
How to apply:
Send your application including a covering letter and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by end of business Thursday 28th May 2009.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
e-mail:
www.adeptsys.biz
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