Human Resource Director

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

Develop and implement the HR strategy, aligning with the Firm’s business goals and HR policies.

Collaborate with leadership to shape the firm’s workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning.

Policy & Compliance

Oversee the creation, review, and enforcement of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Kenyan labour laws and the Firm’s global guidelines.

Mitigate people-related risks by staying current with regulatory updates and leading internal audits where required.

Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures that minimize risk and support ethical business practices.

Talent Acquisition & Management

Supervise end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring quality hires and an excellent candidate experience.

Lead initiatives in onboarding, performance management, career development, and retention, cultivating a high-performance culture.

Oversee compliance with the use of the Firm’s timekeeping and productivity tools.

Engage with the Professional Support team in the delivery of learning programmes.

Employee Relations & Engagement

Develop and manage employee engagement strategies, feedback mechanisms and conflict resolution processes.

Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Champion engagement programs, diversity and inclusion efforts, and well-being initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits Administration

Oversee the design and administration of competitive compensation and benefits packages, in partnership with the partners.

Ensure market benchmarking to attract and retain top talent.

Ensure internal equity, external competitiveness and alignment with the Firm’s financial objectives.

HR Team Leadership

Manage, mentor, and develop the HR Officer(s) fostering a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Establish team objectives, track key HR metrics, and drive continuous improvement in HR service delivery.

Organizational Development

Lead initiative to improve organizational effectiveness, change management and workforce planning.

Support continuous learning and development to meet the evolving business needs.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Be a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) or equivalent

Be a practising professional member with a relevant professional body;

Have a minimum of 7 years of progressive HR and talent experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity, preferably within a professional services firm or a multinational environment;

Knowledge of Kenyan labour laws, HR best practices and strategic planning.

Strong organizational, interpersonal skills, communication, multitasking abilities and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in HR information systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office suite.

A proactive approach with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters..

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Industries:Management Consulting

Function: Human Resources