Anne Wamaitha
Human Resources Leader | HR Business Partner | People & Operations
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About
Transformational HR leader with 19+ years of experience in agribusiness, manufacturing, and consultancy. Proven expertise in HR operations, employee relations, labor law compliance, talent management, and workplace conflict resolution.
Certified Professional
Mediator with demonstrated ability to facilitate constructive dialogue, resolve workplace disputes, and strengthen employee engagement. Trusted business partner to senior leadership, driving compliant, people-centered HR functions that improve engagement, retention, and workforce performance.
Experience
HR Consultant - Zoomotive Human Resource Consultancy Ltd - Nairobi, Kenya
(2023-01 - 2025-06)
- Led recruitment assignments from job profiling to onboarding.
- Advised clients on employee relations, workplace mediation, disciplinary processes, and grievance resolution.
- Conducted HR compliance audits and policy reviews aligned to Kenyan labor laws.
- Designed performance appraisal frameworks and delivered leadership training.
Human Resources Manager - Ngong Veg Limited - Nairobi, Kenya
(2022-03 - 2023-02)
- Directed HR operations for 1,000+ employees across multiple sites.
- Increased employee engagement and retention by 15% through talent initiatives.
- Reduced grievances by 30% through proactive employee relations interventions.
- Introduced HR analytics to support workforce planning and decision-making.
Human Resources Manager - Mara Farming Limited - Nairobi, Kenya
(2020-10 - 2021-11)
- Oversaw HR operations for 300+ employees, achieving 98% compliance in SMETA audits.
- Implemented talent retention strategies to support business continuity.
- Strengthened collaboration through structured communication forums.
HR & Health & Safety Coordinator - Mara Farming Ltd - Nairobi
(2000-01 - 2020-12)
- Established HR function during startup, maintained 95% compliance in audits, and reduced workplace accidents by 80%.
Senior HR & Health & Safety Officer - Indu Farm (EPZ) Ltd - Nairobi
(2000-01 - 2020-12)
- Managed HR operations for 600+ employees, coordinated training, and served as Internal Auditor for BSCI.
Education
Certification - Professional Mediation - Mount Kenya University (2026-01)
Higher Diploma - Management of Information Systems - Strathmore University
Diploma - Human Resource Management - Kenya Institute of Management
