Human Resources Manager - Emerging Business

Role Overview

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for the entire employee lifecycle, providing technical support to line managers and ensuring compliance with Kenyan Labor Laws. The role involves high-level talent management, performance evaluation, and maintaining healthy employee relations within a fast-paced, matrix organization.

Key Responsibilities

Policy and Systems Development

• Initiate and facilitate the development and implementation of HR Policies.
• Develop HR systems and processes for approval and monitor their effective implementation.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are based on relevant legislation and contemporary HR management practices.

Recruitment and Talent Management

• Coordinate recruitment, selection, induction, and placement of staff in liaison with Heads of Departments (HODs).
• Manage the Graduate Management Program and leadership development for high-potential employees.
• Build and proactively manage talent pipelines and planning the annual learning calendar.
• Monitor induction, probation, and contract renewals to ensure timely confirmation or extension.

Payroll and Benefits

• Oversee payroll management and ensure inputs are accurate.
• Ensure individual staff pay structures conform to their terms of service.
• Liaise with the CFO to determine budgets for vacant positions.

Performance and Employee Relations

• Provide HR technical support to Line Managers in performance monitoring and evaluation.
• Handle disciplinary procedures, grievances, counselling, and arbitration among staff.
• Participate in people and culture initiatives to drive employee engagement.
• Support managers in dealing with poor performance and resolving HR issues proactively.

Operations and Compliance

• Oversee the safety and timely update of staff files and records.
• Prepare Job Descriptions in liaison with HODs and update departmental organograms.
• Oversee staff welfare, leave administration, and termination processes.
• Ensure reporting and compliance with all statutory and organizational requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR Management.
• Higher Diploma in HR management or CHRP certification.
• Valid membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an HR partner, working in international commercial, matrix, fast-paced, and complex organizations.
• Deep knowledge of Kenyan Labor Laws.

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic mindset with the ability to interpret business goals into robust people strategies.
• Commercial focus with a demonstrated ability to identify and deliver commercial outcomes.
• Strong arbitration and counselling skills.
• Proficiency in payroll management and HR systems.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the AGL career portal on acareerbyagl.talent-soft.com.