Job Overview:

We are seeking to hire a Lead of People & Culture to drive employee relations and foster a culture that promotes growth, productivity, and innovation with a strong emphasis on efficiency, staff ownership, and accountability. This role will play a pivotal role in transforming how our company attracts, develops, and retains talent, aligning with the company’s strategic vision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Staff safeguarding, welfare, disciplinary actions and grievances
• Serve as the organization’s focal point for staff safeguarding, safety, and well-being, coordinating health and safety activities.
• Conduct regular staff orientation, refresher, and annual training on HR programs (e.g., HR manual, policies, safeguarding, harassment, benefits).

Culture, Leadership, Growth and Learning:

• Lead collaboration, inclusion, equality and organization culture activities, fostering an inclusive office culture in collaboration with the CEO.
• Implement policies to improve employee experience and work environment, collaborating with leadership and operations teams.

Staff Engagement:

•  Develop strategies for talent identification and conduct equitable recruitment and hiring processes.
• Serve as HR contact for all employees, enhancing working relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.

Staff Data Management& Filing:

•  Maintain organized personnel filing system as per HR handbook.
• Update and maintain leave records.
• Conduct quarterly HR file audits to ensure completeness and organization.

HR Compliance:

•  Review and update HR policies and documents annually in collaboration with the CEO.
• Facilitate exit clearances and terminal benefits calculations.

Leave Management:

•  Administer all types of leave (annual, sick, maternity/paternity) in compliance with organizational policies and labor laws.

Communications Strategies:

• Transparent Communication Channels: Establish clear communication channels such as regular team meetings, town halls, and an open-door policy to encourage dialogue at all levels of the organization.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Administration, Management, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources preferred.
• Practicing certificate from the IHRM
• Training in safeguarding practices required; training in People, Culture, or Coaching an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience, including 2 years in an international NGO leadership role.
• Proficiency in recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and HR practices.
• Thorough understanding of Kenya labor laws and compliance requirements.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and tact in handling sensitive issues.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks effectively in a multicultural environment.