Senior HR manager - Operations & Governance

The Senior HR Manager - Operations & Governance will report to the People & Culture Director and support in the implementation of the HR Strategy in the organisation. The role holder will serve as the HR Team Lead and working with other HR managers as direct as his/her reports to deliver on the HR agenda across the business.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & DELIVERABLES (100%)

• Strategic HR Management: Implement the HR Strategy as per KPIs assigned by the People & Culture Director, while ensuring that HR strategies and practices are aligned with the overall business goals. This includes understanding the business's needs and providing HR solutions that support the achievement of these objectives through the HR business partnership Model of work.
• Operations, Control & Governance: Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This includes people risk management, code of conduct, ethical practices and maintaining high standards in HR governance across the organisation.
  *Support business leaders to address workforce challenges, improve operational efficiency, and enhance performance through effective talent management, workforce planning, and organisational development practices.
• People Management: Coach, mentor, guide, support, and develop a team of HR Managers to ensure the effective delivery of HR strategies. Provide mentorship, set objectives, and ensure professional development that builds a high-performing HR team.
  *Ensure effective line management and/or matrix management arrangements for all HR managers and drive a positive team climate for high performance through servant leadership.
  *Support other team leaders in coaching for capability development and poor performance.
• Stakeholder Management: Lead the liaison between HR and other business units, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with other business units. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to support the implementation of HR initiatives and drive performance.
• Performance management: Build a high-performance culture in the organisation through implementation of a robust performance management process and system.
  *Set KPIs, conduct continuous performance reviews and individual Development plans for the HR Team.
  *Ensure effective partnership and collaboration with the Compensation/Benefits, Talent Development and Employee Relations specialists to deliver effective reward, recognition, skills, capabilities and a high-performance culture for a future-fit organisation.
• Data Analytics and Insight: Leverage workforce analytics to guide business leaders on people management issues, identify talent gaps, and assess organisational performance. Utilise data analytics to create actionable HR insights and solutions that align with the business strategy.
• Change Management: Lead and support change management initiatives within the HR department and
  across the organisation.
  *Ensure smooth transition during organisational changes and provide guidance to both the HR team and other business leaders to adapt to new processes and structures.
  *Commission and manage HR services, projects, and activities that support departmental strategies and objectives. Ensure projects meet business needs and are delivered to agreed-upon standards and timelines.

CRITERIA

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management or any business-related Field (preferred)
• Diploma in Human Resources Management or any business-related Field (a must)
• CHRP-(K) Certification or Equivalent (a must)
• IHRM Membership - In good standing (a must)
• Valid Practising Certificate (a must)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 years of HR Operations & Leadership experience in driving HR strategies in the business.
• Managing trade unions and welfare committees experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong HR Operations/generalist experience across all HR disciplines

ROLE COMPETENCIES

(1-6 required, minimum of 7 competencies)

1. Strategic focus
2. Decision making
3. Good judgement
4. Communication
5. Influencing
6. Result oriented
7. Emotional intelligence
8. Business Acumen
9. Integrity
10. Agile

ESSENTIALS

• Ability to travel across different farm locations and engage with all employees
• Ability to adapt and drive change projects in a shifting business environment.

INTERESTED? 

Would you like to know more? Contact Joanelose Mwangi, Group People & Culture Director, via joanelose.mwangi@marginpar.biz

APPLICATION DEADLINE

January 13th 2025