About

•Has Diploma in Business Administration, Higher Diploma Human Resource Management, BBA& Management –HR, CHRP-K, MSC –HR (Course Work Completed) and more than 10 years in Human Resource management space as Human resource generalist in several industries including banking and Finance, Construction, Savings and Credit, Programs, research among others. •Well Conversant with and operationalization of Kenyan labour laws, Human Resources Information Systems-ERP(Navision) and MS Office • Has practical experience in development of human resources forms, policies, procedures, strategies and their implementation including review. •Experienced in Employee resourcing and talent planning, Employee relations, Performance and reward management, Health and safety at work place, Training and development process management, Induction and orientation, Personnel data management and records, Personnel administration (leave management, statutory and non-statutory deductions, travel management, insurance) • Well conversant with Employee Performance Management, Human Resource metrics, payroll administration, employee welfare, Human Resource budget developing and tracking ,conflict resolutions, change management ,reorganization and restructuring ,employee guidance and counseling, contracts management and ISO certification, administration of employee financial and non-financial benefits •Highly self-motivated, self-driven, team player and ready to multitask and works well under pressure •Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work long hours, meet strict deadlines and operate anywhere within and even outside the republic of Kenya. •Full member of institute of Human Resource Management –Kenya with Practicing Certificate ry]

Skills

  • Administration
  • Banking
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Office management
  • Recruiting
  • HR
  • Human Resource management
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Recommendations

David Gichuhi

 3/29/2023
9

"Dennis Ochola was the acting HR manager at Mhasibu Sacco during my tenure as the chairman of the Sacco board.
I found him to be a focussed, ambitious and resourceful HR practitioner. Riding on his ground work, I restructured the HR policy of the Sacco and made it the most staff eccentric in the industry.
I highly recommend him to any prospective employer without any reservations whatsoever.
"

Experience

Denis Ochola

Education
  • January, 2021 - December, 2021
  • Fulltime

Denis Ochola

Work experience
  • Developing Human Resource strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.
  • Implementing human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, EEO compliance, and labour relations.
  • Managing human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counselling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.
  • Developing human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analysing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
  • Accomplishing special project results by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities; communicating and coordinating requirements; expediting fulfilment; evaluating milestone accomplishments; evaluating optional courses of action; changing assumptions and direction.
  • Supporting management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analysing information and applications.
  • Guiding management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.
  • Complying with all legal labour requirements by studying existing and new legislation’s; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions, Program closeout.

Denis Ochola

Work experience
  • Develop and monitor implementation of effective human resources strategies and policies in line with the Sacco strategy.
  • Recruit, deploy and retain quality talents for the Society for optimal alignment of Human Capital to the strategic mandate.
  • Coordinate organizational training needs assessment and plan training and development interventions in line with the overall strategy for improved performance.
  • Develop and maintain a cohesive and flexible performance-based culture that will deliver on the Society’s objectives.
  • Review the Society’s organizational structure for optimal establishment to support business processes and ensure effective manpower and succession planning.
  • Develop and maintain competitive remuneration and grading structures.
  • Develop and maintain robust administrative systems on records management, transport, and office maintenance.
  • Manage employee relations, welfare, safety, and health to foster a conducive work environment and ensure legal compliance.
  • Coordinate and supervise the administrative function and outsourced services of the organization including security services, management of the office premises, facilities and all office equipment and property and ensure safety in the work place and provision of working tools.
  • Provide strategic direction on administration of the Society through development and implementation of administrative strategies, policies, procedures, and systems.
  • Supervise direct reports work and other administrative matters.
  • Review performance of direct reports.
  • Identify training needs for direct reports.
  • Participate in the recruitment of staff within the department, mentor and coach staff.
  • Maintain and monitor the integrity of the Human Resources Information Management Systems for accurate employee data.
  • Develop and monitor implementation of the Human Resources and Administration Departmental budget for cost management.
  • Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the HR department.
  • Coordinate and ensure the successful implementation of change management initiatives.
  • Ensure implementation of management directives on administrative matters.

Denis Ochola

Education

Denis Ochola

Work experience
  • Human Resource
  • Coordinate and support staff recruitment and orientation, preparation of employment contracts, reference checks, confirmation and contract renewals.
  • Prepare HR reports such as staff leave, turn over, confirmation status, etc.
  • Maintain and update personnel information
  • Identifying improvements to Core HR processes through improved use of technology
  • Implement process improvements including designing solutions for current problems such as notifications and report availability.
  • Running and building all new reports, Business Intelligence from the People systems, making use of the Business Intelligence tools.
  • Analysis on projects such as annual salary reviews, performance processes and others.
  • Support the HOD in managing and maintaining systems to ensure full utilization of the HR tools.
  • Act as a risk champion with HR to ensure that processes and data are effectively designed to mitigate risk.
  • Identify and manage data flows within HR and within the wider business
  • Update and create improvements to the reporting suite to give managers and HR partners access to information on request.
  • Employee performance management using Balance Score card
  • Supporting the wider HR function including Directors, HR Partners.
  • Oversee the annual appraisal of staff members, review of performance benchmarks and preparation of the performance benchmarks for the new period
  • Ensure that the staff files are complete in every aspect
  • Lead in staff recruitment; this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, repairing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, participating in interviews and selection of candidates when necessary.
  • Develop and implement policies and manuals that relates to the human resource function.
  • Interpret and advice on labour and employment laws and ensuring that the Sacco complies to them.
  • Deal with grievances and implement disciplinary procedures
  • Analyze training needs for staff in conjunction with managers and ensure that staff participate in identified training programs
  • Maintaining suppliers service level agreements
  • Recommend any other improvements that need to be made and any other aspects that will make The Sacco the employer of choice
  • Any other relevant duty as may be assigned from time to time
  • Administrative
  • Oversee effective administration of the organization by supervising the administrative assistants and customer care staff.
  • Conduct routine administration of staff medical and pension schemes
  • Coordinate insurance of Sacco assets and maintains contract for all Insurance
  • Coordinate filling of Sacco records
  • Oversee utilization of Sacco assets and protection of the assets by the staff to whom they are entrusted
  • Oversee procurement role in the Sacco and ensure proper documentation. Liase with providers of various services (courier, security, water, electricity, medical, insurance amongst others) to ensure needs of the Sacco and staff are met.
  • Coordinate with section heads and General Manager to plan and finalize the travel arrangements for staff.
  • Oversee safety, security and other administrative compliance requirements
  • Planning and coordination AGM, Education days and other events for the Sacco

Denis Ochola

Work experience
  • August, 2010 - February, 2012
  • Fulltime
  • Co-ordinate the recruitment, selection, appointment, disciplinary action, human resource planning and separation process
  • Administer assigned functions, such as classification review, compensation studies, employment analysis, leave and benefits administration.
  • Collect and analyze data.
  • Track trends and developments in assigned functional areas.
  • Conduct studies, perform research and prepare reports.
  • Review, interpret and recommend policy, process or program improvements.
  • Participate in working groups, councils and committees.
  • Ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Assist with payroll administration.
  • Manage special projects.
  • Train employees on various topics.
  • Co-ordinate the internal communication, manage the human relations and industrial relations, provide guidance and counsel and act as a link between the staff and management to maintain an informed and motivated human resource.
  • Conduct training needs analysis, design and implement new training solutions for the staff and evaluate the training programs to have improved budgets, increased profits and improved morale. Follow up with Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) that is, payments, renewals and reimbursements.
  • Management of staff exits in compliance with the law.
  • Plan develop and implement sound human resource policies, procedures and strategies aligned to the business strategies to support the smooth running of the company’s operations.
  • Handling occupational Health and Safety in all our sites.
  • Manage the human resource records, leave, lunches, medical reimbursements, ensuring statutory compliance with the Labour Laws of Kenya and other requirements.

Denis Ochola

Education

Denis Ochola

Education
  • January, 2007 - December, 2007
  • Fulltime

Denis Ochola

Education
  • January, 1999 - November, 2001
  • Fulltime

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David Gichuhi

 3/29/2023
9

"Dennis Ochola was the acting HR manager at Mhasibu Sacco during my tenure as the chairman of the Sacco board.
I found him to be a focussed, ambitious and resourceful HR practitioner. Riding on his ground work, I restructured the HR policy of the Sacco and made it the most staff eccentric in the industry.
I highly recommend him to any prospective employer without any reservations whatsoever.
"