Senior HR Business Partner
9 hours ago
Nairobi, Kenya
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We are seeking a strategic, executive-ready Senior HR Business Partner (SHRBP) to drive human capital strategies, organization design, and leadership development across core business units.
In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and senior leaders, aligning business objectives with high-impact people solutions, culture transformation, and workforce analytics.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Advisory: Partner with senior leadership to design and execute people strategies that directly advance organizational growth, efficiency, and commercial strategy. Workforce Planning & Org Design: Lead talent mapping, organizational restructuring, succession planning, and critical headcount forecasting. Talent Management & Acquisition: Partner with Talent Acquisition teams to build executive talent pipelines, oversee onboarding, and drive retention programs. Performance & Compensation Culture: Oversee performance management frameworks, talent reviews, total rewards alignment, and merit cycle executions. Employee Relations & Compliance: Manage complex employee relations matters, organizational change management, workplace culture initiatives, and compliance with local employment laws (e.g., Employment Act of Kenya). People Analytics & HR Metrics: Utilize HR analytics to evaluate turnover trends, employee engagement scores, productivity metrics, and ROI on people initiatives. Key Requirements & Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field. Master’s degree (MBA/MSc) is a strong advantage. Certifications: Active Practicing License from the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM / CHRP-K) or equivalent global credential (SHRM-SCP, SPHRi).
Experience:
7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years serving as an HR Business Partner or Senior Manager in a complex corporate or international growth environment. Business Acumen: Proven ability to comprehend financial, operational, and market drivers and translate them into talent strategy. Soft
Skills:
Exceptional stakeholder negotiation, executive communication, coaching, and change-management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Advisory: Partner with senior leadership to design and execute people strategies that directly advance organizational growth, efficiency, and commercial strategy. Workforce Planning & Org Design: Lead talent mapping, organizational restructuring, succession planning, and critical headcount forecasting. Talent Management & Acquisition: Partner with Talent Acquisition teams to build executive talent pipelines, oversee onboarding, and drive retention programs. Performance & Compensation Culture: Oversee performance management frameworks, talent reviews, total rewards alignment, and merit cycle executions. Employee Relations & Compliance: Manage complex employee relations matters, organizational change management, workplace culture initiatives, and compliance with local employment laws (e.g., Employment Act of Kenya). People Analytics & HR Metrics: Utilize HR analytics to evaluate turnover trends, employee engagement scores, productivity metrics, and ROI on people initiatives. Key Requirements & Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field. Master’s degree (MBA/MSc) is a strong advantage. Certifications: Active Practicing License from the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM / CHRP-K) or equivalent global credential (SHRM-SCP, SPHRi).
Experience:
7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years serving as an HR Business Partner or Senior Manager in a complex corporate or international growth environment. Business Acumen: Proven ability to comprehend financial, operational, and market drivers and translate them into talent strategy. Soft
Skills:
Exceptional stakeholder negotiation, executive communication, coaching, and change-management skills.