Human Resource Manager (Media)

About the role

An established media organization based in Nairobi is looking for an experienced Human Resource Manager to lead and manage its HR function. The role is hands-on, supporting employees and working closely with management, departmental heads and employees. It covers HR strategy, compliance with Kenyan employment law and building a productive, engaged workforce.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies and procedures that support the company's goals and comply with Kenyan labour laws.
• Advise the Chief Operations Officer, managers and department heads on workforce planning, employee relations, organizational changes and other HR matters.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding, from job advertising and candidate screening to interviews, reference checks, contracts, salary discussions and confirmation.
• Coordinate appraisals, help managers set goals, address performance gaps and follow up on development plans.
• Handle grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace conflicts, staff welfare, engagement and retention fairly and professionally.
• Identify training needs, organize staff development programmes, assess their effectiveness and support succession planning.
• Manage employee records, payroll changes, benefits, HR reporting and compliance, keeping information accurate, confidential and up to date.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including a minimum of 2 years in an HR supervisory or managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, training, compensation, benefits and separation.
• Experience in a fast-paced organization; previous experience in media, broadcasting, communications, creative or a related industry is an added advantage.
• Professional HR certification such as CHRP and active IHRM membership are an added advantage.

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of Kenyan labour laws, employment regulations, disciplinary procedures and HR compliance.
• Experience developing HR policies, performance management systems and employee engagement initiatives.

Candidates apply through the recruiter, Summit Recruitment and Search Africa, which states it cannot reply to every application and advises applicants to check back after two weeks.