HR Business Partner Job in Kenya

HR Business Partner

Description

Reporting to a Senior HR Business Partner, this role helps align the business unit’s people strategy with its business strategy. Together with line managers, the HRBP works on setting priorities, driving value, and delivering business results.

Responsibilities include:

Talent Acquisition and Management – Recruitment (approvals, shortlisting, interviews, candidate engagement, onboarding)
Performance management process management for high productivity (process completion follow-up, PIP process, quality assurance)
Employee relations – HR policy awareness, procedure management (disciplinary and grievance hearings), wellbeing initiative support
Internal mobility (Transfers, contracts extension, probation, and Exit co-ordination)
Unit Training plan follow through
Cost management oversight with business unit supported
Act as a trusted HR Advisor and make every effort to empower managers to effectively manage their teams
Continuously improving the employee experience through adherence to HR SLAs , and regular engagements with teams supported
Participate in other HR initiatives as required

Qualifications

Minimum degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Social Sciences or another relevant field.
Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
A current member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM K) or similar global , reputable HR professional body
Ideally 2 -3 years’ work experience within the HR function directly in, or closely supporting, executive and/or line operations.
An MBA degree would be an added advantage
Competencies
Business acumen
Ability to interpret business strategy to craft aligned people solutions
Knowledge of the employee life cycle and interventions needed to enhance productivity at each stage
Results orientation
Data literacy, Analytical, decision making and problem-solving competencies are an added advantage
Change management knowledge and capabilities
High integrity and strength of character
Knowledge and/or experience with national and regional labor law, and tax and social security regulations
Excellent mentoring and relationship building skills, coupled with the ability to empathize with others