Roles & Responsibilities:Strategic Planning:Develop and review group-wide HR strategic plans, policies, and operating models, providing leadership and direction to line management.Stakeholder Engagement:Engage with stakeholders across the group, resolving HR-related issues and participating in management meetings and projects.Performance Management:Lead the implementation of the group-wide performance management process, driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.Policy Development:Develop and monitor adherence to HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and legal requirements.Manpower Planning:Lead the process of manpower planning, including headcount management and job description development for all positions across the group.Recruitment and Onboarding:Prepare job specifications, facilitate recruitment, and oversee the onboarding process in accordance with approved procedures.Learning and Development:Lead learning and development initiatives across the group, identifying training needs and implementing development programs.Compensation and Benefits:Collect salary and benefits data, provide guidance on compensation structures, and oversee payroll management.Employee Relations:Manage disciplinary and grievance processes, provide counseling and mentoring to staff members as required.Compliance and Audit:Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal control processes, implementing audit recommendations as necessary.Budget Management:Develop and monitor group-wide HR budgets, including headcount, payroll, training, and benefits.Team Leadership:Mentor, coach, and conduct performance appraisals for the HR team, fostering professional development and cohesion.KEY COMPETENCIES:Strategic HR LeadershipOperational ExcellenceData Literacy & Digital AgilityStakeholder ManagementPeople Management & Team DevelopmentEthics & IntegrityMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in HR/Social sciences or equivalent;Higher Diploma in HR (IHRM) and/or CHRP (K);Valid practising certificate and membership in a relevant professional body;At least 10 years' relevant experience, including 4 years in a managerial role;Excellent understanding of strategic HR, performance management, and culture transformation;Track record of delivering HR practices that drive cultural and performance improvements;High level of emotional intelligence to support all leaders drive the ambitious agenda of the group;Strong bias for action and moves with dexterity from the strategic to the operational.
