HR Business Partner

ABOUT THE COMPANY

iHR (iHuman Resource Consulting Ltd) – A Nairobi-based HR consultancy firm since 2014,serving public and private sectors across East Africa. We specialize in HRoutsourcing, employee relations, workplace investigations, talent sourcing,training, HR audit, and ADR. Join us to help businesses build compliant,people-first workplaces. Make an impact with iHR.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The HR Business Partner shall provide astrategic and operational human resource support to a leading smart card manufacturer and a trusted provider ofsecure identity and payment solutions. The HRBD shall align people strategies withorganisational objectives,  employee engagement,compliance, talent management, and workforce effectiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic & Operational HR

·         Partner with business leaders onpeople strategy implementation.

·         Lead workforce planning and organisationaldevelopment initiatives.

·         Support recruitment, selection, andon boarding activities.

·         Lead succession planning and talentmanagement initiatives.

·         Coordinate learning and developmentprogrammes.

·         Support organisational changeinitiatives.

Performance Management (Emphasis Area)

·         Drive performance management andemployee development programmes –including goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual appraisals, and PerformanceImprovement Plans (PIPs).

·         Partner with line managers toidentify performance gaps early, coach through difficult conversations, andensure objective, documented evaluations.

·         Use HR metrics to recommend training,promotion, or corrective actions.

Employee Relations (Emphasis Area)

·         Advise management on employeerelations matters – including grievances,disciplinary hearings, appeals, conflict resolution, and terminations.

·         Conduct thorough and impartialinvestigations into misconduct or policy violations, producing legally soundreports.

·         Ensure all ER actions comply with theKenyan Employment Act, 2007, and IHRM codes of conduct.

Policy Development (Added Responsibility)

·         Develop, review, and implement HRpolicies and procedures in line with Kenyan labourlaws, industry best practices, and organisational culture.

·         Ensure all policies are clearlycommunicated, consistently applied, and regularly updated to address emergingbusiness and regulatory needs.

Compliance & Administration

·         Monitor HR compliance with labourlegislation and company policies.

·         Oversee administration operations andfacilities coordination.

·         Supervise vendor relationshipsrelating to administration services.

·         Promote employee engagement andorganisational culture initiatives.

·         Ensure confidentiality of employeeinformation and HR records.

·         Analyse HR metrics and preparemanagement reports.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education:

·         Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in HumanResource Management or a relevant discipline.

Professional & Licensing Qualifications:

·         IHRM - Mandatory requirement (Fullmember in good standing).

·         CHRP - K - Desired requirement

Experience:

·         At least 3 years of relevant HRexperience in a manufacturing or technology, with a strong track recordin performance management, employee relations, and policy development.

Skills & Competencies:

·         Strong attention to detail.

·         Good communication skills (writtenand verbal).

·         Computer literacy (HRIS, MS Office).

·         Sound knowledge of Kenyan labourlaws.

Benefits