Group Head of HR at Stratostaff

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and review group-wide HR strategic plans, policies, and operating models, providing leadership and direction to line management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders across the group, resolving HR-related issues and participating in management meetings and projects.
• Performance Management: Lead the implementation of the group-wide performance management process, driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Policy Development: Develop and monitor adherence to HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and legal requirements.
• Manpower Planning: Lead the process of manpower planning, including headcount management and job description development for all positions across the group.
• Recruitment and Onboarding: Prepare job specifications, facilitate recruitment, and oversee the onboarding process in accordance with approved procedures.
• Learning and Development: Lead learning and development initiatives across the group, identifying training needs and implementing development programs.
• Compensation and Benefits: Collect salary and benefits data, provide guidance on compensation structures, and oversee payroll management.
• Employee Relations: Manage disciplinary and grievance processes, provide counseling and mentoring to staff members as required.
• Compliance and Audit: Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal control processes, implementing audit recommendations as necessary.
• Budget Management: Develop and monitor group-wide HR budgets, including headcount, payroll, training, and benefits.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, coach, and conduct performance appraisals for the HR team, fostering professional development and cohesion.

KEY COMPETENCIES:  

• Strategic HR Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Data Literacy & Digital Agility
• Stakeholder Management
• People Management & Team Development
• Ethics & Integrity

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:                 

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Social sciences or equivalent;
• Higher Diploma in HR (IHRM) and/or CHRP (K);
• Valid practising certificate and membership in a relevant professional body;
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience, including 4 years in a managerial role;
• Excellent understanding of strategic HR, performance management, and culture transformation;
• Track record of delivering HR practices that drive cultural and performance improvements;
• High level of emotional intelligence to support all leaders drive the ambitious agenda of the group;
• Strong bias for action and moves with dexterity from the strategic to the operational.