HR Specialist

Key Purpose

Provide guidance and solutions on operational HR issues, OD, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Employee Relations and HR excellence. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

Provide guidance and solutions on operational HR Issues
Providing input to HRBP with regard to day to day HR operational issues
Agreeing on the organization or people agenda in the business
Obtain agreement towards a common set of priority needs from the Specialist teams
Leveraging experience and practices in and above market
Ensuring overall health of human capital and people practices in the business unit
Advise line Management with regard to day to day operation HR policies, procedures and practices.
Ensure excellent execution of the HR processes within the business unit.
Implement Organizational Development initiatives
Identifying and implement the organizational capabilities required to achieve business functional or regional goals in collaboration with HRBP as inputs to the Centers of Excellence
Providing change or transition support to the business unit or region so that change practices can be more readily acceptable and change benefits realized
Collaborate with HRBP as inputs to specialist teams to create effective and integrated HR solutions for teams and individuals
Adhering to CCBA methodologies for organizational design and change
Effectively and sustainably implement operational regional change initiatives
Consulting with HRBP to obtain support and guidance in more complex change interventions.
Implement Learning and Development solutions
Encourage and monitor use of tools, evaluate competency gaps and communicate gaps with Learning and Development counter parts.
Develop coaching skills within line managers by providing tools, observing and providing feedback.
Implementing effective training and development plans.
Implement operational Talent and Performance Management solutions
Diagnosing business performance problems and collaborate with specialist teams to create effective and integrated HR solutions for team and individuals
Providing feedback to HRBP as inputs to specialist teams about HR solution effectiveness and collaborate with a view to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Monitoring organization performance and provide data for the people or organization scorecard.
Recruiting deliberately for competencies as observed through coaching
Ensuring IDP’s are aligned to facilitate acquisition and development of critical management skills.
Meet functional/regional delivery needs as it pertains to employee relations, statutory or regulatory requirements by consulting with HRBP’s, specialist and others as required.
Ensuring data integrity of relevant HR information system at local level.
Foster a positive Employee Relations environment
Responding to employee and management queries related to Employee Relations matters.
Serving as contact for employees and answering questions regarding HR policies and procedures.
Contributes to HR Excellence
Collaborating with Specialist teams to create effective and integrated HR solutions for application in Kenya and other countries, where required.
Working with the business to deploy the HR solutions in the various functional/regional business units.
Providing feedback to Specialist teams about HR solution effectiveness, and work with team to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Contracting with the functional Leadership team on an appropriate value and output focused scorecard for various functions, and share insights to drive business performance.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Experience

2 years’ experience in HR preferably in FMCG
Experience in HRIS systems and processes
Good understanding of HR policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Be a certified member of IHRM

General    
Competencies

Highly professional standards of integrity and customer service.
Ability to establish trust.
Reputation for discretion and sound judgment.
High energy levels, self-motivated and displays initiative.
Good understanding of HR business processes
Basic understanding of relevant legislation and its impact on effective HR practice
Good coordination skills
Ability to operate independently, demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, sensitivity and maintain confidentiality

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