Human Resources Manager at Kenya Homes

Role Purpose

The Human Resources Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership of all HR functions. The role focuses on aligning HR practices with business objectives, strengthening mid-level managers and team leads, enforcing HR governance, enhancing employee engagement, and building a strong, ethical, and high-performance organizational culture.

The HR Manager will serve as a key advisor to Directors and Management on people strategy, organizational development, leadership effectiveness, and employee relations, while ensuring full compliance with Kenyan labor laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Align HR strategy with business goals and company growth plans
• Advise management on workforce planning, organizational development, and people strategy
• Lead succession planning, leadership pipeline development, and talent sustainability

HR Governance & Compliance

• Enforce HR policies, SOPs, Employee Handbook, and HR Manual
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan labor laws and statutory requirements
• Train staff and management on HR policies, ethics, and performance standards

Leadership & Management Development

• Strengthen leadership capacity of mid-level managers and team leads
• Design and deliver leadership, coaching, communication, and managerial training
• Build accountability systems and monitor departmental performance

Employee Relations & Culture

• Manage employee grievances, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution
• Promote a positive, ethical, and collaborative work culture
• Drive employee engagement, empowerment, recognition, and well-being initiatives

Training & Performance Management

• Develop and implement annual training calendars
• Oversee performance management systems, KPIs, reviews, and PIPs
• Support managers in goal setting, scorecards, and development plans

Talent Management & HR Operations

• Lead recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes
• Manage HR operations, payroll coordination, and employee records