Head of Human Resource at MAL Consultancy

Key Responsibilities

• Support to the Governance Structures of the Organization (HR Committee of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Committee, and the Board)
• Strategic Contribution: Serve as a member of the HR Board Committee, presenting data-driven insights, strategic HR updates, and key initiatives that align with the organization's business objectives.
• Policy Formulation: Lead the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and strategies, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Governance and Compliance: Oversee HR governance and compliance, and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards and regularly report on these matters to the HR Board Committee.
• Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive reports on HR metrics, workforce trends, and strategic initiatives to the HR Board Committee, providing actionable recommendations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with other HR Board Committee members and senior executives in the business to ensure alignment of HR strategies with broader organizational goals.
• Strategic HR Planning: Lead discussions on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development within the HR Board Committee, ensuring strategic decisions are supported by robust HR analytics.

Strategic HR Leadership

• Talent Management: Develop and implement strategies for talent acquisition, development, retention, and succession planning that support the organization’s growth and business strategy.
• Organizational Development: Lead initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, culture, and employee engagement, ensuring alignment with the organization's values and objectives.
• Performance Management: Oversee the development and execution of performance management systems that drive employee productivity, accountability, and alignment with business goals.
• Change Management: Champion change initiatives across the organization, ensuring that HR strategies and practices support smooth transitions and business continuity.
• Leadership Development: Design and implement leadership development programs that build the capability of current and future leaders to meet the organization’s strategic objectives.

Operational Excellence

• HR Operations: Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of HR services, including payroll, benefits administration, employee relations in compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Technology and Innovation: Leverage HR systems, technology and data analytics to drive decision-making, improve HR processes, and enhance the employee experience.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the HR budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support strategic HR initiatives.

Qualifications Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource management or any other related or relevant field
• Master’s Degree in Human Resource, Organization Development or in any other related field
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CIPD, CHRP(K)) is an advantage
• Professional Human Resource Membership and in good standing with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) Kenya
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive HR work experience, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, with a strong understanding of the unique HR challenges in the industry
• Proven track record of leading successful HR initiatives that drive business performance and employee engagement
• Experience in leading HR functions across multiple locations and regions, with an understanding of diverse cultural and regulatory environments
• Knowledge and experience providing strategic support on HR matters to the HR Board Committee, ensuring that decisions are aligned with the organization’s long-term objectives.
• Experience delivering impactful HR policies that have a positive impact on organizational performance
• Ability to maintain robust HR governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to provide HR strategies that are effectively aligned with the organization’s overall business strategy, contributing to the achievement of strategic goals.
• Collaborate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong relationships and partnerships builder with ability to nurture and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, industry associations, and consultants
• Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership for the HR function, ensuring alignment with the organization’s vision and objectives.
• Expert in leading and managing organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and business continuity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of labor laws and regulations, ensuring all HR practices adhere to legal standards.
• Experience in designing, rollout and execution of robust performance management practices/systems in the high performing organization.
• Knowledge and experience Understanding and implementation digital HR tools and platforms to drive efficiency and enhance the employee experience.
• Ability to adopt and implement agile methodologies in HR practices, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to changing business needs.