HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS PARTNER

Our client – Kenbright Holdings Limited (KHL) is a leading insurance and financial services brokerage in East Africa, with over 30 years of experience delivering tailored risk and financial solutions. Headquartered in Nairobi, with offices in Uganda and Tanzania, Kenbright brings together top talent in insurance, actuarial science, healthcare, and business to provide forward-thinking, results-driven solutions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

HR Strategy, Policy and Planning

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned to organisational goals and objectives.
  
• Formulate and review HR policies, procedures and programmes, ensuring compliance with employment law and regulation.
  
• Identify HR trends and best practice and recommend improvements.
  
• Contribute to workforce planning, organisational design and the annual people budget.
  

Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and review job descriptions.
  
• Source, screen and select candidates through appropriate recruitment channels.
  
• Conduct interviews, assessments, background and reference checks.
  
• Prepare employment letters and contracts and ensure joining documentation is collected and verified.
  
• Coordinate onboarding, induction, probation and confirmation processes.
  
• Manage attachments, internships and employee separations, including clearance, final dues and certificates of service.
  
• Conduct exit interviews and report on turnover drivers.
  

Employee Relations and Performance Management

• Handle employee grievances, mediate conflict and conduct investigations.
  
• Advise managers on disciplinary matters and ensure due process.
  
• Promote positive employee relations through communication and engagement initiatives.
  
• Develop and implement performance management programmes, including goal setting, appraisal and feedback mechanisms.
  
• Provide coaching and support on performance-related matters and manage performance improvement processes.
  

Compensation, Benefits and Payroll

• Administer compensation and benefits programmes, including salary, incentives, statutory contributions and employee benefit schemes.
  
• Conduct salary benchmarking and coordinate annual salary reviews.
  
• Administer medical, group life, WIBA and pension arrangements.
  
• Update payroll changes and process payroll and exception reports for review and approval.
  
• Ensure PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, Affordable Housing Levy, NITA and pension contributions are computed, filed and remitted by statutory deadlines.
  
• Reconcile payroll records and ensure payslips and P9 certificates are issued.
  

Training and Development

• Coordinate training needs and appropriate learning interventions.
  
• Support career development and succession planning.
  
• Design, develop and publish courses on the Learning Management System (LMS).
  
• Maintain the course catalogue, learning paths, user accounts, enrolment, scheduling and training records.
  

HR Systems, Compliance and Records

• Oversee HR information systems and databases and generate reports to identify trends and insights.
  
• Ensure data accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with the Data Protection Act 2019.
  
• Maintain employee records and support HR audits and investigations.
  
• Establish and maintain orderly, current and retrievable physical and electronic HR filing systems.
  
• Control access to sensitive personnel records and apply records retention requirements.
  

Internal Communication and Employee Engagement

• Act as the principal drafter of company memoranda, internal circulars and staff notices.
  
• Communicate new and revised policies and coordinate staff announcements.
  
• Manage HR content on staff noticeboards, the intranet and Company distribution lists.
  
• Plan employee events, team-building activities, wellness initiatives and engagement surveys.
  

Occupational Safety and Health

• Act as the Company’s occupational safety and health focal point and secretary to the Workplace Safety and Health Committee.
  
• Convene quarterly Committee meetings and maintain minutes and action logs.
  
• Ensure workplace registration with DOSH is current.
  
• Coordinate fire safety audits, fire drills, evacuation procedures and training of fire marshals.
  
• Maintain hazard identification, risk assessments and accident and incident registers, and investigate incidents and near misses.
  

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration, social sciences or a related discipline.
  
• Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management or CHRP, or an equivalent professional qualification.
  
• Current member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) with a valid practicing certificate.
  
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.
  
• At least six (6) years’ progressive experience in human resources, including at least two (2) years are at supervisory or managerial level.
  
• Experience in financial services, insurance, actuarial or professional services is an added advantage.
  

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of Kenyan employment and labour laws.
  
• Understanding of SHIF, NSSF, PAYE, Affordable Housing Levy and NITA requirements.
  
• Knowledge of employee data protection requirements.
  
• Understanding of occupational safety, DOSH, audits and reporting.
  
• Proficiency in payroll and HR information systems.
  
• Strong spreadsheet, analysis and reporting skills.
  
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and basic instructional design.
  

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Sound judgement and confidence to provide honest, objective advice.
  
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  
• High discretion, integrity and confidentiality.
  
• Strong written communication and report-writing skills.
  
• Accuracy and attention to detail, especially in payroll and statutory compliance.
  
• Ability to remain impartial and composed during conflicts and disciplinary matters.
  
• Strong planning, organization and time-management skills.
  
• Excellent record-keeping and documentation practices.
  
• Proactive approach to workplace safety and risk prevention.
  
• Strong coaching skills to develop and empower line managers.
  

All interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application ONLINE on or before 20th September 2026 at 5PM.