Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  
• CHRP-K qualification will be an added advantage.
  
• Active membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing.
  
• Minimum of 6 years’ general work experience, with at least 3 years’ specific HRBP-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRMIS / SAGE People or an equivalent ERP/HR system.
  
• Good communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
  

Competencies

• Business acumen and strategic thinking.
  
• Strong data analytics and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Proven change management and conflict resolution capability.
  
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labour laws, including the Labour Relations Act, Employment Act, and WIBA.
  
• High emotional intelligence, integrity, confidentiality, resilience, and sound judgment.
  

Responsibilities

• Partner with Heads of Department and Line Managers to understand operational priorities and translate them into people strategies.
  
• Provide HR advisory support on workforce planning, organization design, structural changes, and business decision-making.
  
• Manage talent acquisition, onboarding, contracts management, performance management, talent mapping, and staff exit processes.
  
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances, industrial relations, union engagements, and labour office matters.
  
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and forums, recognition programmes, wellness campaigns, and improvement actions from engagement survey data.
  
• Utilize HR dashboards and people data to monitor KPIs, diagnose workforce issues, and support business performance improvement.
  
• Support change management, communication, continuous improvement projects, and integration of HR functional solutions across the business.
  
• Build strong working relationships with BU Heads, HODs, Line Managers, Supervisors, and shop-floor employees.