HR Business Partner

About the role

The HR Business Partner leads the Human Resources function across East Africa, aligning HR strategy with regional business goals and ensuring compliance with local labour regulations. The role acts as a key advisor to senior leadership and drives a high‑quality employee experience.

Key responsibilities

• Align subsidiary HR strategy with Krones Southern & East Africa and regional HR strategies.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive workforce planning, talent development and organisational capability.
• Lead recruitment, succession planning, talent mapping and leadership development initiatives.
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, HRIS, onboarding and employee life‑cycle processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws in East Africa and manage labour‑related risks.
• Drive retention programmes tailored to each country’s market realities.
• Lead performance management cycles and compensation, benefits and reward initiatives.
• Provide data‑driven insights on headcount, turnover, diversity and productivity metrics.

Required profile

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 8‑10 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial or multi‑country role.
• Proven track record of leading HR teams and driving transformation in complex or multinational environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using recruiting KPIs and labour market insights.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and strategic thinking abilities.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of employment laws in East Africa.
• Experience with HRIS platforms.
• Proficiency in HRBP model and talent management frameworks.
• Ability to analyse recruitment KPIs and labour market data.