Human Resource Business Partner at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)

Introduction    

The HR Business Partner will be responsible for providing the primary HR interface to specific functions/ departments to embed a strategic approach to HR management and development that result in a more effective front line delivery.

Specification    

• In collaboration with the HR Director, implement the HR strategies, policies and practices that support the corporate vision, mission and strategic objectives.
• Responsible for guiding the respective function/division in preparing its long-term and annual resourcing plan to support the department(s) strategic objectives.
• Facilitate consistent and well-coordinated recruitment and placement efforts to identify new hires, conduct a comprehensive on-boarding program for staff, and ensure right people in the right jobs.
• Lead the conceptualisation and implementation of change initiatives in their assigned area of work to enable the achievement of KWAL objectives.
• Support business managers in implementing the performance management system by guiding them in developing and interpreting the tools, metrics, processes to track both performance, KPI’s, SLA’s and identify improvement areas to enhance productivity, quality and service excellence.
• Participate in the development and implementation of innovative and competitive compensation and benefit practices to enable KWAL to remain competitive and enable it to attract the right caliber of employees.
• Provide coaching to build line manager leadership capability and in line with our agenda of embedding coaching as a way of life at KWAL.
• Responsible for development and implementation of talent management and development initiatives in collaboration with the Talent and Performance Manager.
• Guide business managers to ensure adherence to HR policies and practices as well applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare and analyse comprehensive HR management reports used for decision making by the management.
• Establish and Maintain effective “win – win” working relationships with employees and their representatives (where applicable e.g. union represented employees) through an environment that fosters communication and service delivery.
• Promote and foster an environment of open communication between the business unit and HR.
• Provide day-to-day HR services to the departments / functions and participate in other HR projects, programs or activities as assigned.

Requirements    

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a Social Science, Human Resources or a related field;
• Must hold a professional qualification in HR and be a member of IHRM;
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in implementing change in medium to large organizations;
• Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems;
• Experience in working in FMCG industry is an added advantage.