OUR BEHAVIOURS
At Liquid Kenya, we embody a culture of ownership, collaboration, and operational excellence. Our behaviours reflect how we show up every day — with integrity, purpose, and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes:
Core behaviour: Accountability I accept full accountability and responsibility for my actions, behaviours, performance and decisions in the workplace.
Core behaviour: Agility I bring people, processes, connectivity and technology together, to find the most appropriate and effective way of working to carry out a particular task.
Core behaviour: Collaboration I work together with others and contribute my expertise, to achieve a common goal and to help each other succeed.
Core behaviour: Follow-through In the quest for a high standard of operational excellence I will ensure the optimization of work processes, with a continuous improvement mindset and a personal commitment to delivering quality work at all times.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This role is for a Strategic HR Generalist/Partner focused on driving organizational performance and compliance within Liquid Kenya (a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies).The successful candidate serves as a critical link between business strategy and people strategy, handling both high-level, strategic functions and essential operational duties
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR as a Strategic Change Partner
Lead and support organizational change initiatives including restructures, onboarding, exits, and internal mobility
Champion the rollout and adoption of new HR systems, policies, and digital platforms
Facilitate clear, empathetic communication during transitions to minimize disruption and maintain engagement
Culture & Leadership Enablement
Promote values-based leadership and inclusive workplace practices across teams
Monitor team dynamics, morale, and engagement metrics to inform leadership interventions
Support managers in embedding desired behaviours and cultural norms aligned with Cassava’s Values
Policy Governance & Compliance
Ensure consistent and lawful application of HR policies across departments
Manage grievances, disciplinary actions, and exits in full compliance with the Kenyan Employment Act
Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external compliance reviews
HR StrategyExecution
Translate business objectives into actionable HR priorities and execution plans
Advise line managers on workforce planning, succession, and capability development
Deliver monthlyHR dashboards and insights to inform leadership decisions and track progress
Payroll Administration
Prepare and validate monthlypayroll inputs including reports, leave records,and statutory deductions
Liaise with Finance to ensure timelysalary disbursements and resolution of payroll-related queries
Maintain confidential payroll records and support audits, reconciliations, and statutory reporting
HR Analytics & Reporting
Collect, organize,and analyze HR data (e.g.,headcount, attrition, leave trends) to support decision-making
Generate routineand ad hoc reports for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and relevance
Maintain data integrity across HRIS platforms and contribute to process optimization initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement
Partner with HR colleagues, Finance, and departmental leads to streamline workflows and improve service delivery
Participate in HR projectsand contribute to initiatives that enhance employeeexperience and operational efficiency
Payroll Processing
End-to-end payroll execution includes inputs, statutory deductions, reconciliations, and audit support. Requires working knowledge of multiple HR/payroll systems (e.g., SAP, BambooHR, PaySpace)
HRIS & Data Integrity
Maintain clean, reliable data across HR systems and ensure consistency across platforms
HR Analytics (Power BI/Tableau)
Build and interpret dashboards using Power BI or Tableau to track headcount, attrition, leave, and engagement trends
Kenyan Labour Law
Apply Employment Act in grievances, exits, contracts, and policy enforcement
Performance Management
Design and manage appraisal cycles, PIPs, and coaching frameworks with clear linkage to productivity KPIs and workforce planning.
Learning & Development
Proven success implementing at least three L&D strategies (e.g., peer-led learning, digital induction, performance-linked training)
Recruitment Operations
Manage interview coordination, onboarding documentation, and recruitment cycle tracking
Compliance & Audits
Maintain audit-ready files and support internal/external reviews
Excel & Reporting Tools
Use formulas, pivot tables, and templates for HR reporting
Cross-Functional Liaison
Collaborate with Finance, Tech, and Admin teams on shared HR processes
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum3 years’ experience in a similarHRBP role
Strongworking knowledge of Kenyan labourlaw and HR best practices
Proven ability to work independently and drive initiatives across multiple HR workstreams
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills
MEMBERSHIP
Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
3 years
