HR Manager at People Wellness Consultants

• We are seeking a highly capable HR Manager to lead and strengthen the Human Resources function of a company in the renewable energy sector. The HR manager will provide strategic and operational leadership in developing, implementing, and sustaining people-focused systems, policies, and practices that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• The role holder shall ensure that the Company attracts, retains, and develops the right talent while promoting staff well-being, equity, and compliance with Kenyan labour laws.
• The ideal candidate is someone with a solid HR background, people-centred leadership, and strategic HR support to a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with company objectives.
• Provide HR advisory support to leadership on organizational structure, talent planning, and workforce development.
• Lead initiatives to improve engagement, retention, productivity, and culture.

Staff Learning and Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Learning and Development (L&D) strategy aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
• Design and deliver training programs that reinforce and safeguard the organization’s culture, values, and leadership expectations.
• Lead the development of competency-based learning pathways and continuous professional development plans for all staff

Employee Relations & Welfare

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees on HR matters.
• Manage conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling.
• Promote a positive, inclusive work environment.

Performance Management & Development

• Implement and maintain a performance framework aligned with organizational annual priorities, to create a high-performing team
• Support managers with coaching, development conversations, and talent reviews.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning initiatives.

Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Kenyan employment laws and statutory requirements.
• Maintain employee records and oversee payroll inputs.
• Recommend improvements to compensation and benefits structures.

 Culture and Organizational Development

• Partner with departmental heads to embed people and culture principles in all projects and operations.
• Facilitate organizational change and transformation initiatives that enhance effectiveness and collaboration.
• Support initiatives geared toward creating a positive, values-driven, and high-performing organizational culture.

HR Operations & Administration

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations and team-lead the HR/Admin Assistant.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, leave management, contracts, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate HR data and HR reporting.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• High emotional intelligence and confidentiality
• Ability to build trust and influence stakeholders
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Strong relationship-building and team-support orientation

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Registration with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) is an added advantage.
• 3-4+ years of experience in HR, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role
• Solid understanding of Kenyan labour laws and HR compliance
• Experience with performance management systems and HR policy development
• Proven experience in recruitment/talent acquisition
• Experience handling employee relations and disciplinary proc