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HR Manager for Manufacturing Client

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Industry: Consulting
Description: Our Mission We are dedicated to earn the trust and loyalty of our Associates, Clients, customers, the communities in which we operate and by performing our work in accordance with this Code of Business Conduct and our Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Integrity. Why Us? We treat Our Clients as our partners. We act together to solve their immediate and long-term business goals. We listen to their unique situation and then we work to locate the people who have the skills and experience they require for success. When it helps our Clients, we design and provide special training and assessment to the people we select for them. Whatever the need, we fulfill it. We care for the people we work with - Let us partner with you to find the right people for you to grow your business. Unemployment as well as the demand for skilled Manpower both is on higher side. After getting the Knowledge of Products, Services & the Target market of our Clients, we identify the candidate with right qualifications, experience and personal characteristics which match the demand of our Clients. Finding people is our expertise. Every day, weโ€™re focusing our time, local and global resources on getting-and keeping the Data of best people. Whether you need short-term support or someone to fill an executive position, we offer unparalleled recruiting capabilities to ensure you of plenty of qualified candidates from which to select. Our clients demand that we consistently achieve standards of quality and "raise the barโ€ to improve our services continuously. We are committed to meet this demand. At the end of each assignment client can rate and evaluate our performance based on number of categories including speed & timeliness of search, knowledge of clientโ€™s culture and the quality of candidates presented.
Job Description

The HR Manager will lead the Human Resources function and report directly to the Director. This role is part of the Management Committee and will be responsible for both strategic and operational HR, with a strong focus on business partnering and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & HR Operations

  • Lead the HR function for a workforce of 500+ employees across Sales, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, IT, and support functions, managing a team of 5
  • Define, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, processes, and systems
  • Ensure seamless HR operations across multiple locations (Mombasa plant and Nairobi HQ)
  • Act as a strategic HR partner to leadership, contributing to key business and management discussions

HR Analytics & Business Partnering

  • Analyze HR and business KPIs such as productivity, manpower cost, attrition, absenteeism, overtime, hiring funnel, and training ROI
  • Develop HR dashboards and provide insights on organizational structure, workforce planning, and performance
  • Support strategic decisions (capacity expansion, restructuring, incentives, new product lines) using workforce analytics

Talent Management & Development

  • Own end-to-end talent management: workforce planning, hiring, employer branding, onboarding
  • Drive performance management cycles, goal setting, and feedback culture
  • Design and implement L&D and leadership development programs for both white- and blue-collar workforce
  • Build succession plans and internal talent pipelines

Compensation, Compliance & Employee Relations

  • Oversee compensation & benefits, grading structures, and HR budgets
  • Manage annual salary and bonus review cycles
  • Ensure compliance with Kenyan labor laws and statutory requirements
  • Lead employee relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes
  • Drive employee engagement, culture, internal communication, and change management initiatives

Key Requirements:

  • 7–10 years of total HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in the manufacturing sector
  • Strong expertise in Performance Management Systems (PMS), Talent Management, and HR Analytics
  • Exposure to both manufacturing and corporate/shared services environments is preferred
  • Proven ability in HR business partnering with a strong understanding of business and financial metrics (P&L exposure mandatory)
  • Ability to translate data into actionable insights for business growth
Salary: Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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