Reporting to: CEO,
Industry: IT
Location: Nairobi
Gross Salary: Ksh 60k – 80k
Our client in the IT
industry is looking to hire a People & Culture Executive. The purpose of
this role is to oversee and ensure the smooth running of the HR department as
well as design, develop, and implement policies that drive the company culture.
Working closely with the head of departments, the People & Culture
Executive is required to build the people and culture capability of the
organization effectively; lead and manage an effective human resources function
to support the management of the employee lifecycle; and contribute to broader
organizational and strategic management. The position also has a key role as an
ambassador for organizational culture and values, ensuring they are visible,
embedded, and upheld.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute the company’s People and Culture strategy.
- Contribute to developing and achieving the company’s medium
and long-term strategy, ensuring effective inclusion of key people and
cultural considerations.
- High-level analysis of key people data and trends in support
of strategic priorities, advising an appropriate course of action as
required.
- Design and develop programs for the continuous learning of
all team members.
Organizational Development & Culture
- Contribute to the development of a robust culture through
role modeling the company’s core values and the behaviors which drive this
culture
- Design and lead initiatives including research and
diagnostics (e.g. annual employee engagement survey and exit interviews),
to maximize the engagement of all employees and build organizational
commitment to the desired culture
- Work in partnership with the Marketing and Communications
team on effective internal communications
Talent Management
- Develop a focused job design aligned to a structured
Workforce Plan and Framework
- Ensure a clear Employee Value Proposition in support of
candidate attraction
- Ensure best practices, innovative methods, and processes
relating to the recruitment, selection, and onboarding
- Development of formal induction process and procedures
- Develop workforce and succession planning processes.
People Development
- Build a culture of performance across the organization with
oversight and continued development of the Performance Review &
Development framework
- In conjunction with the Executive Team, ensure all Learning
and Development is strategically linked to organizational needs and
aligned to performance reviews and business planning processes
- Develop and update the company’s Learning Program each year
after the Performance Review process
- Create a leadership development framework to maximize
leadership capability and embed a coaching culture in support of
delivering on strategy outcomes.
HR Management
- Responsible for the effective operations of all normal People
& Culture activities to support the management of the employee
lifecycle including: Maintaining employment records to meet compliance
obligations, Compiling and Filing of statutory returns, On-boarding/
off-boarding employees
- Effectively manage the Human Capital needs of the company.
Work closely with the Head of Departments to ensure the right placement of
employees in key positions.
- Internal and external organizational reporting (i.e. Monthly,
quarterly, and annual reporting to Business Plan KPIs, Executive Team
Reporting, Board Reporting, etc.)
- Assist the Head of Departments with planning, budgets, and
reporting, including evaluating People & Culture results and trends.
Qualification:
- A degree or relevant qualification in HR;
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a People & Culture
executive.
- Minimum of 2+ years of HR experience in the above areas.
- Prior experience working in the Tech industry shall be a plus.
- Thorough understanding of HR policies and procedures, and
knowledge of Kenyan Labor/employment laws & HR practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative without
direct supervision.
- Strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills.
How to Apply
If you are up to the
challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send
your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (People & Culture Executive –
IT) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 30th January 2024.