The Talent Acquisition & Organization Development (OD) Business Partner is responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment and employer branding initiatives while supporting organizational design and development. The role ensures accurate organizational structures, develops job descriptions for new roles, and partners with leadership to build a future-ready workforce while delivering an excellent candidate and onboarding experience.

Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partner with Department Heads to forecast and plan talent needs.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for key and recurring roles.
• Enhance candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.

2. Employer Branding & Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions and professional bodies.
• Position the organization as an Employer of Choice through strategic partnerships.
• Drive internship programs as a sustainable talent pipeline.

3. Organizational Development & Structure

• Develop and review job descriptions for all new roles with proper approvals.
• Maintain and update an accurate, real-time organizational structure and organogram.
• Audit and align structural changes to ensure governance and approval compliance.
• Support OD initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement and retention.

4. Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Oversee end-to-end onboarding processes (digital and physical).
• Ensure all new hires complete mandatory induction within required timelines.
• Deliver a high-quality induction experience that drives early productivity and engagement.

5. Process Optimization & Analytics

• Optimize recruitment processes and sourcing channels for efficiency.
• Manage and monitor recruitment budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Track and improve key recruitment metrics such as cost-per-hire and time-to-fill.
• Leverage technology (including GenAI tools) to improve JD creation and talent mapping.

Requirements & Competencies

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition and/or HR Business Partnering/Organization Development roles.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of modern sourcing techniques and recruitment platforms.

Core Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Creativity and innovation in problem-solving.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Human Resources function across the Group. The role is responsible for aligning human capital strategy with business objectives, strengthening a performance-driven culture, ensuring compliance, and building scalable HR systems to support manufacturing, distribution, and retail growth across all entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a Group-wide HR strategy aligned to growth, operational efficiency, and expansion across East Africa.
• Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, organization design, and change management.
• Lead recruitment strategy for technical, operational, and commercial roles, especially in manufacturing environments.
• Build succession pipelines for critical roles across plants in all key units.
• Drive a high-performance culture through structured performance management systems (KPIs, appraisals, incentives).
• Embed values of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes, and union engagement.
• Ensure full compliance with Kenyan labor laws, health and safety standards, and manufacturing regulations.
• Oversee payroll management, HRIS systems, and employee data integrity.
• Standardize HR policies, procedures, and reporting frameworks across all entities.
• Design and implement training programs focused on technical skills, leadership development, and productivity improvement.
• Support frontline supervisors and plant managers with people management skills.
• Optimize workforce productivity across manufacturing plants, logistics fleets, and retail/distribution networks.
• Lead cost control initiatives related to manpower, overtime, and workforce utilization.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field (mandatory)
2. Master’s Degree in Strategic Management, Leadership, or MBA (added advantage)
3. Minimum 7+ years’ HR experience, with at least 5 years in manufacturing.
4. Proven experience managing multi-site or group HR operations.
5. Strong knowledge of HR systems (HRIS), payroll management, and labor laws.

Competencies

1. Firm, decisive leadership with balanced people-centric judgment.
2. Strong business acumen with ability to link HR to operational performance.
3. High integrity and ability to handle sensitive organizational matters.
4. Excellent stakeholder management across factory, field, and corporate levels.
5. Data-driven decision-making and reporting capability.

Ideal Profile

1. Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG environments preferred.
2. Capable of managing complexity across multiple companies and locations.
3. Able to build structures while maintaining agility in a growing organization.