Human Resource Lead

About the role

A vertically integrated textile solutions provider based in Ruiru, Kenya, is hiring a Human Resource Lead. The role reports to the Head of Human Resource and Administration and covers labour relations, recruitment of production staff, employee records, dispute resolution and workmen's compensation.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit production employees and handle hiring and termination of shop-floor staff up to the level of Chargehand
• Maintain labour relations programmes, policies and procedures, and coordinate with department managers and shop stewards on employee welfare
• Handle individual and collective grievances and disciplinary actions up to release in line with the CBA and labour laws
• Manage employee files, including wage adjustments, annual leave, sick leave and disciplinary records; oversee employment contracts with Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Resolve escalated operational disputes and support the Head of HRM and Regulatory Affairs in negotiating the CBA with the union
• Lead the WIBA and workmen's compensation process, including internal injury investigations completed within one day
• Counsel employees on work-related and domestic issues, and on financial and mental wellbeing

Required profile

• Good knowledge of Kenyan labour law and regulations
• Ethics and integrity
• Negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution and change management
• Leadership-level impact: upholding core values, solving problems and being self-driven and accountable