Human Resource Business Partner (Technology Cluster)

About the role

Britam is looking for a Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) for its Technology cluster, based in Nairobi. The HRBP translates business strategy into measurable people and performance outcomes for the assigned Business Unit, segment or function, acting as the single point of integration between HR and the business. It supports the Group's ASCEND 2026 to 2030 strategy, especially Execution Excellence, Nurturing People and Partnerships, and Digitalization and Innovation, and works alongside the Chief Digital & Technology Officer on the digital, data and AI agenda.

Key responsibilities

• Co-create the Business Unit People Strategy and shape organisation design, workforce planning and future skills requirements, including a rolling multi-year plan for digital, data, AI and cyber capabilities
• Partner with the CDTO to evolve the Technology and Digital operating model and talent models for experimentation
• Move performance management toward outcome-based OKRs, continuous feedback and coaching, and support line managers and team leaders
• Own the talent agenda: quarterly talent reviews, succession planning, reskilling and upskilling, and recruitment support
• Build employee experience and engagement, run listening sessions, and resolve employee relations issues with the ER, EX and Culture Centre of Excellence
• Lead HR components of transformation and culture change, including reskilling, redeployment and adoption plans for AI and automation
• Coach the BU leader and team leaders, and link learning needs to business strategy
• Use people analytics dashboards to inform decisions, and maintain a Technology and Digital people dashboard

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a Master's in Human Resource Management is an added advantage
• Professional HR qualification from a recognised institution; CHRP-K is required
• 5 to 7 years of experience as an HR practitioner, with broad HR exposure desirable
• Demonstrated experience partnering with Technology, Digital, Data or Innovation leadership, and an understanding of technology talent markets
• Experience supporting digital transformation is an added advantage

Required skills

• Good knowledge of HR best practices, labour laws and employment practices
• Registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
• Good coaching, influencing and communication skills