Group HR Manager – Security Company

About the role

A well-known security company based in Kenya is looking for an experienced Group HR Manager to lead its Human Resources function. The successful candidate will be familiar with employment law, able to handle legal matters, and confident in managing union negotiations, disciplinary procedures and recruitment. The role calls for a proactive professional who ensures compliance, promotes HR best practice and supports business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with the Employment Act and all relevant labour laws.
• Handle legal matters, including liaising with lawyers and attending court proceedings as required.
• Negotiate and maintain productive relationships with unions to ensure smooth labour relations.
• Keep employment contracts and HR policies up to date with legal and industry changes.
• Lead and oversee disciplinary processes, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes.
• Implement and monitor performance review processes to drive employee development.
• Handle workplace disputes and grievances professionally and in line with the law.
• Oversee recruitment and develop strategies for workforce and succession planning.
• Streamline HR processes using technology, and maintain HR systems, databases and records.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• Member of IHRM.
• At least 10 years of HR management experience, preferably in a fast-paced industry.
• Proven experience in union negotiations and industrial relations, and in disciplinary procedures.
• Experience in performance management, recruitment and talent management.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, legal proceedings and court processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving and leadership skills, with integrity and confidentiality.

Required skills

• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office.
• Data management tools.

The vacancy is advertised by Summit Recruitment & Search, a recruitment and executive search agency in Kenya. Applications are made through the agency, which states it cannot reply to every applicant and advises candidates to check back after two weeks if they have not heard back.