ABOUT THE COMPANY

iHR (iHuman Resource Consulting Ltd) – A Nairobi-based HR consultancy firm since 2014,
serving public and private sectors across East Africa. We specialize in HR
outsourcing, employee relations, workplace investigations, talent sourcing,
training, HR audit, and ADR. Join us to help businesses build compliant,
people-first workplaces. Make an impact with iHR.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The HR Business Partner shall provide a
strategic and operational human resource support to a leading smart card manufacturer and a trusted provider of
secure identity and payment solutions. The HRBD shall align people strategies with
organisational objectives,  employee engagement,
compliance, talent management, and workforce effectiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic & Operational HR

·         Partner with business leaders on
people strategy implementation.

·         Lead workforce planning and organisational
development initiatives.

·         Support recruitment, selection, and
on boarding activities.

·         Lead succession planning and talent
management initiatives.

·         Coordinate learning and development
programmes.

·         Support organisational change
initiatives.

Performance Management (Emphasis Area)

·         Drive performance management and
employee development programmes –
including goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual appraisals, and Performance
Improvement Plans (PIPs).

·         Partner with line managers to
identify performance gaps early, coach through difficult conversations, and
ensure objective, documented evaluations.

·         Use HR metrics to recommend training,
promotion, or corrective actions.

Employee Relations (Emphasis Area)

·         Advise management on employee
relations matters – including grievances,
disciplinary hearings, appeals, conflict resolution, and terminations.

·         Conduct thorough and impartial
investigations into misconduct or policy violations, producing legally sound
reports.

·         Ensure all ER actions comply with the
Kenyan Employment Act, 2007, and IHRM codes of conduct.

Policy Development (Added Responsibility)

·         Develop, review, and implement HR
policies and procedures in line with Kenyan labour
laws, industry best practices, and organisational culture.

·         Ensure all policies are clearly
communicated, consistently applied, and regularly updated to address emerging
business and regulatory needs.

Compliance & Administration

·         Monitor HR compliance with labour
legislation and company policies.

·         Oversee administration operations and
facilities coordination.

·         Supervise vendor relationships
relating to administration services.

·         Promote employee engagement and
organisational culture initiatives.

·         Ensure confidentiality of employee
information and HR records.

·         Analyse HR metrics and prepare
management reports.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education:

·         Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Human
Resource Management or a relevant discipline.

Professional & Licensing Qualifications:

·         IHRM – Mandatory requirement (Full
member in good standing).

·         CHRP – K – Desired requirement

Experience:

·         At least 3 years of relevant HR
experience in a manufacturing or technology, with a strong track record
in performance management, employee relations, and policy development.

Skills & Competencies:

·         Strong attention to detail.

·         Good communication skills (written
and verbal).

·         Computer literacy (HRIS, MS Office).

·         Sound knowledge of Kenyan labour
laws.

Benefits