HR Manager for Manufacturing Client

The HR Manager will lead the Human Resources function and report directly to the Director. This role is part of the Management Committee and will be responsible for both strategic and operational HR, with a strong focus on business partnering and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & HR Operations

• Lead the HR function for a workforce of 500+ employees across Sales, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, IT, and support functions, managing a team of 5
• Define, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, processes, and systems
• Ensure seamless HR operations across multiple locations (Mombasa plant and Nairobi HQ)
• Act as a strategic HR partner to leadership, contributing to key business and management discussions

HR Analytics & Business Partnering

• Analyze HR and business KPIs such as productivity, manpower cost, attrition, absenteeism, overtime, hiring funnel, and training ROI
• Develop HR dashboards and provide insights on organizational structure, workforce planning, and performance
• Support strategic decisions (capacity expansion, restructuring, incentives, new product lines) using workforce analytics

Talent Management & Development

• Own end-to-end talent management: workforce planning, hiring, employer branding, onboarding
• Drive performance management cycles, goal setting, and feedback culture
• Design and implement L&D and leadership development programs for both white- and blue-collar workforce
• Build succession plans and internal talent pipelines

Compensation, Compliance & Employee Relations

• Oversee compensation & benefits, grading structures, and HR budgets
• Manage annual salary and bonus review cycles
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan labor laws and statutory requirements
• Lead employee relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes
• Drive employee engagement, culture, internal communication, and change management initiatives

Key Requirements:

• 7–10 years of total HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in the manufacturing sector
• Strong expertise in Performance Management Systems (PMS), Talent Management, and HR Analytics
• Exposure to both manufacturing and corporate/shared services environments is preferred
• Proven ability in HR business partnering with a strong understanding of business and financial metrics (P&L exposure mandatory)
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights for business growth

• Lead the HR function for a workforce of 500+ employees across Sales, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, IT, and support functions, managing a team of 5
• Define, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, processes, and systems
• Ensure seamless HR operations across multiple locations (Mombasa plant and Nairobi HQ)
• Act as a strategic HR partner to leadership, contributing to key business and management discussions
• Analyze HR and business KPIs such as productivity, manpower cost, attrition, absenteeism, overtime, hiring funnel, and training ROI
• Develop HR dashboards and provide insights on organizational structure, workforce planning, and performance
• Support strategic decisions (capacity expansion, restructuring, incentives, new product lines) using workforce analytics
• Own end-to-end talent management: workforce planning, hiring, employer branding, onboarding
• Drive performance management cycles, goal setting, and feedback culture
• Design and implement L&D and leadership development programs for both white- and blue-collar workforce
• Build succession plans and internal talent pipelines
• Oversee compensation & benefits, grading structures, and HR budgets
• Manage annual salary and bonus review cycles
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan labor laws and statutory requirements
• Lead employee relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes
• Drive employee engagement, culture, internal communication, and change management initiatives

• Performance Management Systems (PMS)
• Talent Management
• HR Analytics
• HR business partnering
• Business and financial metrics (P&L exposure)
• Data translation into actionable insights

• BA/BSc/HND
• 7 - 10 years of total HR experience
• At least 3–5 years in the manufacturing sector
• Strong expertise in Performance Management Systems (PMS), Talent Management, and HR Analytics
• Exposure to both manufacturing and corporate/shared services environments is preferred
• Proven ability in HR business partnering with a strong understanding of business and financial metrics (P&L exposure mandatory)
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights for business growth