We are an independent integrated communications agency that works to earn attention for our clients and incite action by championing integration and placing people, culture and relationships at the very heart of everything we do.

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:

• This Department is tasked with managing and driving the continuous improvement of the organizations work  in the areas of Safeguarding People, HR related IT Systems, and evaluation and development of early warning  systems from risks that may emanate from people-related issues.
• It provides thought leadership in HR, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion and operational support across agency  operations in Kenya and other regions of interest.
• This HR team works with key stakeholders across the organization to provide day to day HR solutions across the  areas of employee relations, reward and benefits, and employee development.
• The team also works to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement across the People Culture function  and collaborates to design proactive solutions to support the delivery of the HR strategy.

DELIVERABLES:

• Provide strategic vision and guidance for the organization’s People and Culture functions to operate  efficiently and effectively and in consistency with our values.
• Provide strategic HR Business Partnership for the organization’s Executive Team; partner with them on  matters of organizational design, culture, and employee experience and provide the strategic vision for HR.
• Provide leadership in developing strategies for strategic workforce plans and performance  management and act as a champion in driving cutting-edge interventions to drive productivity and  profitability of the business.
• Accountable for the annual people and Culture budgets.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase Diversity and Inclusion across the organization.
• Ensure strong and sustainable competence at all levels by overseeing the implementation of sound talent  management, learning and development, succession plans, talent development, remuneration, and  industrial relations.
• Develops remuneration strategies guaranteeing the company& ability to attract and retain top talent.
• Assesses the sustainability and viability of all remuneration-related interventions, specifically ensuring there  is value for money in all remuneration interventions.
• Leverage innovative, creative thinking to build relationships and influence and negotiate complex and  contentious HR issues as they arise
• Leads in designing, updating and executing human resources policies across the business.
• Champions the development of a credible employer brand for the business, which can help attract and  retain talent.
• Crafts strategies to ensure employee wellness is a top agenda for every executive within the business.
• Takes the lead in designing a framework for employee relations that ensures there will be industrial harmony across the company.
• Ensures that the companys training and development interventions are anchored on developing critical skills for the business.

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE &COMPETENCIES:

• A qualified HR and change leader with proven senior HR management experience who has developed  and led transformational organizational change and managed and developed HR teams.
• Academic degree, ideally at master’s level, in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or  equivalent, from a recognized institution of international repute.
• Substantial and demonstrable relevant HR experience, the latter of which should comprise a minimum of 10 years of experience across cultural boundaries in a senior HR role.
• Experience in managing strategic and complex projects, including learning and organizational  development, culture change, recruitment and succession, reward harmonization and employee relations.
• Demonstrable strategic, creative and diplomatic leadership, management and coordination skills in a  complex networked and matrix setting, requiring a high degree of negotiation and conflict mediation.
• Good understanding of budgeting and general financial management and reporting.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Strategic individual with the ability to engage with key stakeholders to develop a compelling vision while  at the same time being a pioneer in setting up operations.
• Agile and engaged, with demonstrated strong and coordinated leadership.
• Ability to handle complexity, unpack it and dive deeper with positive enquiry skills to explore blockages.
• Ability to engage most appropriately, demonstrating deep listening to facilitate understanding of  messages.
• Strong influencing skills – engages and collaborates with cultural and interpersonal sensitivity,  demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication across a range of audiences; fluency in English  is essential