Browns Plantations tea estates in Kenya are a leading producer and exporter of premium Kenyan tea, committed to sustainable farming practices, upholding human rights, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment.
The Job
Reporting to the Talent Manager, the Assistant Talent Manager assists in developing training and learning materials, and the rollout of learning programmes with a specific focus on the implementation of the 70:20:10 learning model across all operational areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Talent Manager and line managers in diagnosing problems, identifying training and development needs, and coming up with learning solutions to meet the identified needs.
- Manage and implement learning & development strategies in liaison with other management staff. These include deployment of learning materials, secondments, managing apprentices, management trainees, internship, and attachment programmes.
- Work with the Talent Manager in delivering learning solutions to realize the 70:20:10 learning model and maximize efficiency in the workplace.
- Participate in developing and implementing effective onboarding programmes.
- Monitor, evaluate, and review the progress of learning through questionnaires, surveys, and discussions with managers on the eventual impact of training and engagement programmes in the workplace.
- Participate in drawing and managing relevant budgets, considering the costs of planned programmes and assessing the return on investment (ROI) of any training or development programmes.
- Comply with the statutory requirements relating to training including NITA reimbursement for approved training as per the annual targets.
- Participate in developing an information & knowledge sharing platform within the company by carrying out skills audit/inventory, creating a knowledge database, and facilitating sharing as benchmarks within the industry.
- Assist the Talent Manager in the implementation of projects: rolling out talent-related systems modules, supporting performance management/succession plans, organizing company events, and developing an effective internal communication culture through employee engagement programmes and surveys.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or any other related field.
- Post graduate qualification in Organizational Development, Human Resources Management, or a related field will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in HR management, training and/or staff development, preferably within the agricultural sector.
- Demonstrated competence in organizational design, planning, service delivery, and evaluation.
- Good understanding of the operations of a training department.
- Knowledge of the tea growing & manufacturing process is an added advantage.
- Computer literate with knowledge of ERP.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good leadership, organizing, and planning skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Proven strong supervisory, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Send your application and detailed CV to BEAP.HR@brownsplantations.co.ke.
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