The Senior People & Culture Advisor reports to the P&C Manager, Kenya, and is responsible for improving work relationships, building morale, and increasing productivity and retention. This role serves as a strategic business partner, overseeing HR operations, administration, and compliance to ensure the organization attracts and retains high-quality talent.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering (20%)
- Work closely with employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity.
- Provide technical support on HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, talent management, and development.
- Implement change management processes to improve business performance.
- Support performance management cycles and ensure appraisals are conducted in a timely manner.
P&C Operations and Administration (30%)
- Coordinate P&C administration activities such as staff bio-data management, employee welfare, medical insurance, and contract handling.
- Draft payroll for submission to the P&C Manager for review.
- Contribute to the design, review, and implementation of P&C policies and guidelines within statutory requirements.
- Maintain statutory documents (income tax, pension records) and facilitate timely compliance for all employees.
- Manage the employee separation process, including paperwork and exit interviews.
Employee Relations & Welfare (10%)
- Report and arbitrate employee relation issues.
- Coordinate department events and ensure employees have the necessary tools for their roles.
- Oversee medical insurance compliance and coordinate payment requests for new staff.
- Lead recognition of employee milestones such as birthdays and anniversaries.
Systems & Employee Bio-data Management (20%)
- Maintain comprehensive electronic records of employee files.
- Ensure HR Management System (Odoo) data is accurate and secure.
- Develop reporting tools to measure the value added of HR operations.
Recruitment & Onboarding (10%)
- Post open positions, screen applicants, and coordinate interviews and exams.
- Conduct background checks and prepare documentation for final contracts.
- Manage professional correspondence with all candidates.
- Coordinate onboarding meetings and prepare necessary tools (NSSF forms, email setup, etc.) for new hires.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in HRM, Management, or a related field; HR certification is an added advantage.
- 6+ years of HR experience with exposure to Business Partnering, Operational Excellence, and Change Management.
- Absolute confidentiality and discretion.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRMS like Odoo.
- Excellent communication skills in both English and French (spoken and written).
- Experience working independently on projects.
- Understanding of relevant labor legislation (specifically noted: Ethiopian Employment Act).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the recruitment portal. Applications can be submitted through Workable. Ensure your application is completed through the official platform to be considered.
