HRBP, Technology at Safaricom Kenya

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are pleased to announce that we are looking to hire a dynamic, energetic and talented individual for the role of HRBP, Technology in the Human Resources Division. 

Reporting to the HR Cluster Lead, Technology, the role holder will be responsible for strategic business support to the Technology Division and support in delivery of the People strategy. The role holder will be a strategic HR partner providing support to Staff members and people managers in the Technology Division.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the HR Cluster Lead, Technology in formulating and implementing value adding strategic HR Functional plans that deliver business results.
• Work closely with the Center of Excellence teams to deliver best in practice, customer, and solution focused HR support in the following areas - recruitment, selection and retention; performance management; rewards management; capability building; succession planning; talent management and employee relations.
• Provide professional and timely employee relations advice and guidance to people managers and Staff members. Provide coaching and support as required and be comfortable to influence and challenge where appropriate.
• Interpret and provide advice on HR policies and variations, support Technology people managers in the practical implementation of HR policies, employment legislation and best practices.
• Provide advice and guidance for disciplinary hearings grievances and where appropriate, offer advice and guidance. 
• Provide support to people managers and Staff members during organizational changes in line with legislation, policy and best practice.
• Deputize the HR Cluster Lead, Technology as required in Business and strategic engagements.
• Derive insights from Staff Surveys and support people managers in effective action planning to drive employee engagement and culture transformation.

QUALIFICATIONS
Key Competencies the role holder must possess Include:

• Technical Recruitment, Retention and Contract Management.
• Employee onboarding and deployment.
• Performance and productivity management.
• Reward and Benefits Management.
• Training Needs Analysis and Capability Building.
• Engagement, Change Management and culture transformation. 
• Talent Management and Succession Planning.
• Employee and Labour Relations including knowledge on employment Law.
• Data Analytics and insight generation to drive action.

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Technology or Business-related Degree.
• Higher National Diploma in IHRM or CHRP Certification.
• Five years experience in a HR partnering role, with at least 3 years experience supporting Technology teams.
• Extensive experience in leading and executing end to end people strategies for Technology teams.
• Good stakeholder management experience
• Tech savvy / depth of business understanding