Human Resources and RecruitmentFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd. (AVA) is a premier vehicle assembly company based in Mombasa that assembles vehicles for multiple international brands, focusing on building vehicles that support businesses and grow economies across Africa. The Human Resources Manager will play a pivotal role in driving strategic HR initiatives, enhancing workforce capability, and overseeing performance management systems to align with the company's operational excellence and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR, Capability & Performance
Lead competency framework design, skills mapping within the skill matrix framework, and workforce capability planning.
Own performance management systems, productivity measurement, and talent reviews.
Drive succession planning and leadership pipeline development.
Training & Talent Development
Take leadership of the talent management framework.
Oversee training strategy and coordinate with training coordinator and external partners.
Measure training effectiveness and return on investment (ROI).
Ensure workforce skills align with operational and business needs.
Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Review HR dashboards and trend analysis to inform decisions.
Champion HR process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives.
Drive C.I culture across people processes.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Coach line managers on performance, capability, and people leadership.
Risk Management & Governance
Own, maintain, and regularly update the HR risk register in line with organizational risk management frameworks.
Identify, assess, and monitor people-related risks including skills gaps, succession risk, compliance exposure, industrial relations, talent attrition, and capability constraints.
Work with functional leaders to define mitigation actions, owners, and timelines for identified HR risks.
Track effectiveness of risk mitigation actions and escalate high-risk or overdue items to senior management.
Ensure HR risks are reviewed periodically and incorporated into business planning and performance reviews.
Safety & Ethical Operations
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve shared goals aligned to AVA’s vision and strategic objectives.
Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, problem-solving activities, and operational excellence projects in line with World Class Manufacturing principles.
Demonstrate commitment to Safety, Health, Environment, and Sustainability by ensuring no harm to people, protecting the environment, and using resources efficiently.
Uphold ethical and responsible operations by respecting people, maintaining transparency, and supporting best SHE practices as a core business priority.
Implement and sustain 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) within the work area.
Maintain live tracking of key metrics, actions, and issues to support corrective actions and informed decision-making.
Qualifications and Experience required
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
Minimum 7 years HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Strong experience in performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
CHRP or equivalent professional certification preferred.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the LinkedIn application portal provided on the MyJobMag website: Apply Here.