Deborah Orina

Results-driven HR Professional with 7+ years of progressive HR operations, talent management, payroll governance, and organizational restructuring experience across fast-paced environments. Proven track record in HRIS management (Workpay, hSenid, Endavour, Optimode, Sunlax), performance management systems (Balanced Scorecard, PIPs), compensation structuring, and regulatory compliance aligned with Kenyan Labor Laws, ISO 9001:2015, and Kenya Data Protection Act (2019). Demonstrated expertise in driving digital HR transformations, redesigning roles, and upskilling large workforces (500+ employees trained) to optimize operational efficiency.

Human Resource Officer (HR Advisory) at Tropical Heat Ltd (2024-02 – Present)

• HR System & Performance Management: Led the enterprise adoption of HRIS performance modules; personally trained 500+ employees across virtual and physical sessions on CAFS, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), and appraisal workflows.
• Organizational Restructuring: Executed comprehensive role redesignations and job grading across all company employees, successfully standardizing salary structures and career pathways.
• Supervisor Upskilling: Designed and delivered targeted training frameworks for department heads and supervisors to effectively utilize HR performance management and evaluation modules.
• Payroll & Overtime Governance: Managed monthly overtime governance and payroll processing workflows, ensuring strict adherence to internal budgets and statutory requirements.
• Employee Engagement & Retention: Spearheaded engagement initiatives that boosted workplace communication, system adoption, and overall employee retention among others
• Talent Sourcing and Onboarding

Human Resource Officer (Supervisor) – Talent Management at Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd (Simba Corp) (2021-12 – 2024-02)

• Payroll Governance: Processing payroll records in compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019) regarding employee personal and financial data.
• Talent Sourcing and Onboarding
• Restructuring and redundancy
• HR Audit and Compliance
• Disciplinary/ employee relations and employee Engagement
• HRIS & Data Privacy Administration: Managed daily administration of hSenid Peoples HRIS, automated attendance tracking, and enforced 100% compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019).
• Gender Diversity Advancement: Orchestrated targeted talent acquisition and headhunting strategies that scaled female workforce participation from 2% to 11%.
• Performance Systems (Balanced Scorecard): Administered company-wide Balanced Scorecard (BSC) evaluations, coordinating quarterly appraisals and closing critical performance gaps.
• Statutory & Quality Compliance: Automated system rules for statutory deductions (NSSF, PAYE, SHA) and ensured alignment with ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949 audit requirements.
• Welfare & Benefits Strategy: Co-designed and rolled out the Zamara retirement provident fund, enhancing long-term employee financial security.

Human Resources Assistant at Futures Net Limited (2019-07 – 2021-12)

• Digital HR Transformation: Spearheaded the seamless end-to-end implementation of Workpay HRIS, automating employee records and payroll processing.
• Policy & Salary Structure Design: Benchmarked market compensation to establish competitive salary scales, job evaluation frameworks, and standard HR policy manuals.
• EHS & Workplace Safety: Partnered with the EHS department to enforce occupational health, safety, and workplace statutory compliance.

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) in Human Resources – CHRM College, Kenya (2027)

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management – Moi University (2013 – 2018)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Section I in Accountancy – Achievers College of Accountancy (2015)

Diploma in Strategic Performance Management – Alison