Vacancies at Priority Activator Consulting

Job Purpose

The Talent Acquisition & Organization Development (OD) Business Partner is responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment and employer branding initiatives while supporting organizational design and development. The role ensures accurate organizational structures, develops job descriptions for new roles, and partners with leadership to build a future-ready workforce while delivering an excellent candidate and onboarding experience.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partner with Department Heads to forecast and plan talent needs.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for key and recurring roles.
• Enhance candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.

Employer Branding & Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions and professional bodies.
• Position the organization as an Employer of Choice through strategic partnerships.
• Drive internship programs as a sustainable talent pipeline.

Organizational Development & Structure

• Develop and review job descriptions for all new roles with proper approvals.
• Maintain and update an accurate, real-time organizational structure and organogram.
• Audit and align structural changes to ensure governance and approval compliance.
• Support OD initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement and retention.

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Oversee end-to-end onboarding processes (digital and physical).
• Ensure all new hires complete mandatory induction within required timelines.
• Deliver a high-quality induction experience that drives early productivity and engagement.

Process Optimization & Analytics

• Optimize recruitment processes and sourcing channels for efficiency.
• Manage and monitor recruitment budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Track and improve key recruitment metrics such as cost-per-hire and time-to-fill.
• Leverage technology (including GenAI tools) to improve JD creation and talent mapping.

Requirements & Competencies

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition and/or HR Business Partnering/Organization Development roles.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of modern sourcing techniques and recruitment platforms.

Core Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Creativity and innovation in problem-solving.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

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Job Purpose

Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Human Resources function across the Group. The role is responsible for aligning human capital strategy with business objectives, strengthening a performance-driven culture, ensuring compliance, and building scalable HR systems to support manufacturing, distribution, and retail growth across all entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a Group-wide HR strategy aligned to growth, operational efficiency, and expansion across East Africa.
• Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, organization design, and change management.
• Lead recruitment strategy for technical, operational, and commercial roles, especially in manufacturing environments.
• Build succession pipelines for critical roles across plants in all key units.
• Drive a high-performance culture through structured performance management systems (KPIs, appraisals, incentives).
• Embed values of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes, and union engagement.
• Ensure full compliance with Kenyan labor laws, health and safety standards, and manufacturing regulations.
• Oversee payroll management, HRIS systems, and employee data integrity.
• Standardize HR policies, procedures, and reporting frameworks across all entities.
• Design and implement training programs focused on technical skills, leadership development, and productivity improvement.
• Support frontline supervisors and plant managers with people management skills.
• Optimize workforce productivity across manufacturing plants, logistics fleets, and retail/distribution networks.
• Lead cost control initiatives related to manpower, overtime, and workforce utilization.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field (mandatory)
• Master’s Degree in Strategic Management, Leadership, or MBA (added advantage)
• Minimum 7+ years’ HR experience, with at least 5 years in manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing multi-site or group HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of HR systems (HRIS), payroll management, and labor laws.

Competencies

• Firm, decisive leadership with balanced people-centric judgment.
• Strong business acumen with ability to link HR to operational performance.
• High integrity and ability to handle sensitive organizational matters.
• Excellent stakeholder management across factory, field, and corporate levels.
• Data-driven decision-making and reporting capability.

Ideal Profile

• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG environments preferred.
• Capable of managing complexity across multiple companies and locations.
• Able to build structures while maintaining agility in a growing organization.