Senior Associate Human Capital Excellence

The Senior Associate Human Capital Excellence (HCE) acts as the HCE representative at one of our client's largest and most dynamic manufacturing sites in Ruiru. This role partners closely with the HCE department based at Thika and departmental leaders on-site to ensure HR excellence in a fast-paced, multi-line production environment spanning food and beverage categories. The successful candidate will oversee employee relations, staffing, performance management, capability building, and engagement, ensuring that HR policies and culture are effectively embedded across all shifts and production lines.

Key Responsibilities

Human Capital Excellence Operations

• On-Site Representation: Act as the on-site HCE representative, supporting the implementation of company HCE policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with labor laws.
• Operations Management: Manage HR operations including time and attendance, shift scheduling, overtime tracking, leave management, and absenteeism monitoring.
• Employee Lifecycle: Administer employee lifecycle processes including recruitment support, onboarding, confirmations, renewals, transfers, and exits.
• Records Maintenance: Issue and maintain employee correspondence records such as appointment, confirmation, warning, disciplinary, transfer, and experience letters.
• Employee Relations: Handle employee queries, grievances, and disciplinary matters in coordination with the Head Office HCE.
• Recruitment & Performance: Assist in interview scheduling and coordination; coordinate performance management processes including probation reviews and annual appraisals.
• Training & Development: Support training coordination, employee development, and compliance-related learning initiatives at the plant level.
• Engagement & Culture: Drive and champion on-site employee engagement, welfare initiatives, and internal communication; promote company values and culture.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and internal/external HR audits.
• Reporting: Prepare HR reports, metrics, and dashboards for plant management and Head Office review.

Administration Responsibilities

• Office Coordination: Manage office administration including stationery, office supplies, and facility-related requirements.
• Welfare Services: Manage welfare facilities and services for employees, including the canteen, transport coordination, and staff amenities.
• Visitor & Documentation Support: Support visitor coordination, access control, and administrative documentation at the plant level.
• Asset Management: Maintain records related to administration, assets, and service providers.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with vendors and service providers for administrative and welfare-related services.
• EHS Support: Collaborate with EHS and production teams to support health, safety, and welfare standards for employees and contractors.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration.
• Certifications: Higher Diploma in HR Management or CHRP certification (mandatory) and a valid IHRM practicing certificate.
• Experience: 3–5 years’ experience in HR and Administration in a large manufacturing or multi-line FMCG environment.
• Core Competencies: Strong background in employee relations, industrial relations, and HR operations.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with HRIS, payroll, and attendance systems.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage diverse teams and fast-moving labor environments.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the portal provided below.