Group Head of HR

Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning: Develop and review group-wide HR strategic plans, policies, and operating models, providing leadership and direction to line management.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders across the group, resolving HR-related issues and participating in management meetings and projects.
Performance Management: Lead the implementation of the group-wide performance management process, driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Policy Development: Develop and monitor adherence to HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and legal requirements.
Manpower Planning: Lead the process of manpower planning, including headcount management and job description development for all positions across the group.
Recruitment and Onboarding: Prepare job specifications, facilitate recruitment, and oversee the onboarding process in accordance with approved procedures.
Learning and Development: Lead learning and development initiatives across the group, identifying training needs and implementing development programs.
Compensation and Benefits: Collect salary and benefits data, provide guidance on compensation structures, and oversee payroll management.
Employee Relations: Manage disciplinary and grievance processes, provide counseling and mentoring to staff members as required.
Compliance and Audit: Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal control processes, implementing audit recommendations as necessary.
Budget Management: Develop and monitor group-wide HR budgets, including headcount, payroll, training, and benefits.
Team Leadership: Mentor, coach, and conduct performance appraisals for the HR team, fostering professional development and cohesion.

KEY COMPETENCIES:  

Strategic HR Leadership
Operational Excellence
Data Literacy & Digital Agility
Stakeholder Management
People Management & Team Development
Ethics & Integrity

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:                 

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Social sciences or equivalent;
Higher Diploma in HR (IHRM) and/or CHRP (K);
Valid practising certificate and membership in a relevant professional body;
At least 10 years’ relevant experience, including 4 years in a managerial role;
Excellent understanding of strategic HR, performance management, and culture transformation;
Track record of delivering HR practices that drive cultural and performance improvements;
High level of emotional intelligence to support all leaders drive the ambitious agenda of the group;
Strong bias for action and moves with dexterity from the strategic to the operational.

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stratostaff.co.ke