Michael kimani

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

August 2020 - Present
Human Resource Manager | Studio Partners Group

1. Develop and implement the annual HR business plan derived from the overall Strategic Plan
2. 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

8. Come up with new ways to measure employee morale and determine methods for improving overall employee satisfaction
9. Act as liaison between the company and outside legal and professional resources to ensure that all employment policies follow current laws and regulations
10. Manage the employee training programs and learning and development programs.
11. Ensure effective management of grievance handling and disciplinary procedures
12. Ensure company Mission & Vision are effectively communicated and adhered to
Manage staff welfare programs which include staff pension, medical scheme and group insurance scheme
13. Maintain up to date Human resource database
14. 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

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)