Manager: Human Resources at Robert Walters

Keywords: collaborative, employee-centric, supportive leadership, inclusive, flexible working opportunities, training opportunities, dependable, interpersonal skills, compliance, team

• A leading organisation in Kenya is seeking a Human Resources Manager to champion the HR function across its group operations. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape and nurture an employee focused culture, drive strategic HR transformation, and ensure compliance with Kenyan Labour Laws. You will be at the heart of building people capability, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, and developing policies that empower both blue collar and professional teams. The position promises a rewarding career where your expertise in HR strategy, stakeholder management, and organisational development will make a tangible impact on business success. With a commitment to training opportunities and flexible working arrangements, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in driving HR culture transformation and aligning people strategies with organisational objectives for long-term success.
• Enjoy the opportunity to design and implement impactful training programmes tailored for diverse teams, including large scale blue collar workforces.
• Benefit from a collaborative environment that values inclusivity, compliance, and supportive leadership while offering flexible working opportunities.

What you'll do:

• As Human Resources Manager, you will play an instrumental role in shaping the future of the organisation's people strategy.
• Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve partnering with senior leaders to develop forward-thinking HR initiatives that support business objectives.
• You will oversee all facets of the employee experience, from recruitment through engagement to exit, ensuring every process is seamless and compliant. By managing a large blue collar workforce alongside professional staff, you'll foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Your expertise will be crucial in designing impactful training programmes that boost performance at every level.
• You'll also optimise HR systems for better decision making while collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure HR strategies are always aligned with operational needs. Success in this role means creating a workplace where employees thrive under supportive leadership and where compliance is never compromised.
• Partner closely with senior management to design and execute human resources strategies that are fully aligned with business goals and operational requirements.
• Lead transformative HR initiatives such as performance management, succession planning, talent development, and organisational change programmes.
• Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, engagement activities, employee relations, and exit management processes.
• Manage a large blue collar workforce by focusing on discipline, motivation, productivity enhancement, and fair treatment across all levels.
• Ensure full compliance with Kenyan Labour Laws as well as statutory requirements and regulatory frameworks relevant to the industry.
• Proactively address employee relations issues by managing grievances, disciplinary matters, and maintaining industrial harmony within multicultural teams.
• Represent the organisation in discussions with labour offices, unions, government bodies, auditors, and other external stakeholders when required.
• Design and implement comprehensive training programmes covering technical skills, leadership development, soft skills enhancement, and tailor made modules for different employee groups.
• Optimise HR systems by implementing robust HRIS solutions for data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders such as directors and board members to align HR strategies with operational needs while building strong relationships across diverse teams.

What you bring:

• Your extensive background as a Human Resources Manager will be evident through your deep knowledge of local labour laws and best practices within manufacturing or processing environments.
• You bring not only technical expertise but also exceptional interpersonal skills that allow you to connect meaningfully with employees at all levels.
• Your proven track record includes successfully managing large blue-collar teams while developing policies that promote fairness and productivity. You have led significant HR transformation projects, implementing new systems for performance management or succession planning and have designed training programmes that cater to diverse learning needs. Your approach is marked by integrity, resilience under pressure, and an unwavering commitment to building trustful relationships throughout the organisation.
• These qualities ensure you can navigate complex challenges while supporting both individual growth and collective achievement.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field; advanced certifications such as SPHRi or CHRP are highly desirable for this position.
• A minimum of 10-15 years' progressive experience in human resources roles with at least 5 years spent in a leadership capacity overseeing complex operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of Kenyan Labour Laws along with proven ability to ensure full compliance within manufacturing or processing industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing large blue-collar workforces including policy development focused on discipline, motivation, productivity enhancement and fair treatment.
• Expertise in driving HR transformation projects such as performance management systems implementation, succession planning frameworks and talent development initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills enabling you to build trustful relationships across multicultural teams while negotiating effectively with various stakeholders.
• High level of integrity combined with sound judgement abilities especially when handling sensitive employee relations matters or conflict resolution situations.
• Strategic mindset paired with hands-on execution capabilities allowing you to translate vision into actionable plans that deliver measurable results for the organisation.
• Ability to design innovative training programmes tailored for different employee levels including technical skills development for blue collar staff.
• Resilience under pressure coupled with problem-solving skills that enable you to maintain industrial harmony even during challenging circumstances.