HR Operations Lead

About Kivu Choice

Kivu Choice is Rwanda's largest protein producer and one of the fastest-growing aquaculture companies in Africa. Founded in 2022, Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, East Africa's leading aquaculture platform based in Kenya. The company operates a fully vertically integrated aquaculture model, encompassing hatchery operations, cage-based grow-out, processing, distribution, and sales.

Kivu Choice is one of the country's largest employers with over 700 employees, and plans to grow to 1,200 employees within the next three years, reflecting its strong commitment to job creation and inclusive economic development. Over the next five years, Kivu Choice aims to scale into Africa's largest and most sustainable protein producer, producing and distributing 30,000 tons of fish annually for the Rwandan market and for export across the region.

About the Role

As the HR Operations Lead at Kivu Choice Ltd, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the core HR processes that support our people and culture. This role ensures smooth execution of HR operations including benefits administration, compliance, employee records management, and HR systems oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for employee HR queries and assist with internal HR communications and initiatives
• Support implementation of HR policies and maintain compliance with labor laws and internal procedures
• Manage logistics for new hire onboarding, employee exits, and related documentation
• Assist with HRIS data entry, attendance tracking, and preparation of payroll inputs
• Ensure all employee data and documentation are up to date, organized, and securely stored

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field

Position Details

• Department: Human Resources
• Reports to: HR Manager
• Location: Kagano-Nyamasheke, Rwanda
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience
• Start Date: As soon as possible