Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate workforce planning and recruitment activities, including seasonal hiring, onboarding and employee database management.
- Manage employee relations and welfare matters, including grievances, disciplinary issues and policy communication.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of payroll information and support payroll processing where required.
- Work closely with other departments to ensure compliance with labour laws, company policies, health and safety standards.
- Assist in drafting, implementing and interpreting HR policies, procedures and the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
- Manage general HR administration, including employee records, timekeeping, attendance and benefits coordination.
- Prepare and submit monthly and annual HR reports within the required timelines.
- Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 in the handling of employee information.
- Communicate and enforce HR policies, safety guidelines and working conditions across farm and administrative teams.
- Counsel supervisors and employees on performance issues and mediate workplace disputes to minimise operational disruptions.
Key Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.
- Must be CHRP certified and a member of IHRM.
- At least 4 years of HR experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role within a labour-intensive environment.
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan employment legislation and HR compliance requirements.
- Demonstrable experience handling employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances and employee welfare.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with maturity and discretion.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and follow matters through to resolution.