Head of Human Resource at Janta Kenya

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Company Details
Industry: Consulting
Description: Janta Kenya is a HR Consultancy firm established with an objective of encompassing integral and necessary skills that most individuals and organizations need in everyday business. We have a team of professional HR consultants with extensive experience in all people management issues, and we are therefore well placed to offer advice for private, public and not-for-profit organisations.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and evolve HR strategies that align with the regulatory framework and support overall business objectives
  • Lead and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent in gaming, betting, and technology-related roles aligned to the Company Values.
  • Develop and continuously enhance retention strategies to boost employee satisfaction and reduce turnover.
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the legal requirements, regulations & trends to ensure compliant business polices, processes and decisions.
  • Champion Culture Change programs within the organization to ensure competitive advantage through engagement programs, conflict resolution, and employee well-being initiatives.
  • Oversee and implement performance appraisal systems, set KPIs, and provide guidance to managers on employee development and overall performance management.
  • Work with leadership to design competitive salary structures, incentive programs, and benefits packages tailored to industry standards.
  • Monitor HR metrics such as employee turnover, recruitment effectiveness, Performance management and engagement levels. Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Identify skill gaps and organize training sessions to improve employee competencies in business operations, gaming technologies, emerging technologies and compliance.
  • Manage the HR & Admin budgets with full accountability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)
  • Time and Cost per Hire
  • Turnover and Retention rate
  • Training effectiveness
  • Performance/Goal Achievement Rate
  • Automation Rate of HR Processes
  • HR Budget Adherence
  • HR Initiative Success Rate

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership, ideally in Technology, Telco, or FMCG
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best HR practices.
  • Familiarity with HR software and performance management tools.
  • Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (master’s degree preferred).
  • Cultural Fit
  • Bold, data-driven, and entrepreneurial
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and pivoting quickly
  • Passionate about sports, entertainment, and digital culture in Kenya

Deadline: 09th October 2025

Otherpay: Kenya
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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