People & Culture (HR) Business Partner

About the role

World Vision is looking for a People & Culture (Human Resource) Business Partner in Westlands, Kenya. The role provides technical and operational support and coordination of general P&C business processes, policies and procedures, working with the Senior P&C Manager and stakeholders to improve the well-being of vulnerable children and communities in line with organizational goals.

Key responsibilities

• Contract management: monitor expiry dates, coordinate renewals and non-renewals, keep accurate records and liaise with the P&C Coordinator on compensation and benefits changes
• Staff engagement: plan well-being initiatives, guide staff and managers on policies, and work with the Security Advisor on safety protocols
• Learning and development: support the annual training plan, help identify high-potential staff, maintain learning records and compile training data
• Talent acquisition: support workforce planning and recruitment, promote diversity and inclusion
• Performance management: support onboarding, goal setting, reviews and improvement plans, and monitor timelines
• Employee relations: act as first point of contact, ensure fair investigations and disciplinary processes, and support transitions after resignation, retirement or termination
• Reporting: maintain employee records, generate monthly workforce data, prepare quarterly P&C reports and dashboards, and track key HR indicators
• Compliance and risk: help update P&C policies, run compliance trainings, support audits and identify people-related risks

Required profile

• At least 5 years' experience as a human resources generalist in a mid to large organization
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related field; a professional HR diploma is required if the first degree is not in HR
• Licensed Practicing Member of the IHRM-K or equivalent recognized body preferred
• Professional certification such as CIPD, CHRP or SHRM desirable; INGO experience is an added advantage

Required skills

• Experience with HR information systems (HRIS)
• Excellent knowledge of Kenyan labour legislation
• Experience managing employee relations and performance management processes
• Planning, negotiation, problem-solving, writing and presentation skills