Country HR Manager Job in Kenya


Country HR Manager 

(Gross Salary 200k-300k )

Our client , a company operating globally and is  involved in sourcing trading, processing and distributing grains and oil seeds is looking for a  Country  Hr Manager.

Purpose of the job.

Accountable for the Human Resources function for operations in Kenya. Partnering with the business providing both strategic and tactical support to existing tea business to achieve its goals; and new business growth opportunities

Principle Accountabilities

  • Develop and implement a country HR strategy to support business growth and partner with business to provide strategic HR solutions with tactical action plans
  • Drive talent management, development and retention to ensure effective location succession plans are executed
  • Develop the local HR team
  • Deliver HR policies and practices that are compliant with company corporate guidelines, Country Labour and Manpower Regulations, Social Framework and EHS rules.
  • Source industry related remuneration market data, and ensure competitive compensation and benefit  programs
  • Manage industrial /labour relations, assisting with union negotiations, compliance & relationship essential; handle labour disputes, disciplinary issues
  • Lead employee engagement initiatives
  • Lead change initiatives
Education

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Arts or Business

Experience
  • 8 years + in Human Resources
  • HR management level, participating in HR strategy and in complex business environments
  • Working in a multi national
  • Working with other East Africa countries
  • Payroll experience an advantage
  • Experience of blue collar labour intensive environments
  • Active participation in trade union & bargaining council negotiations
  • Experience in the Commodity Trading Shipping and Tea warehousing Industry.
Skills
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity
  • Ability and confidence to engage and influence at senior levels
  • Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
  • Strong analytical Skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,  please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title( Country  HR Manager)   on the email subject to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

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