Senior Human Resources Consultant - Lakehood Ventures
(2022-08)
- Provide recruitment services, sourcing and hiring top talent for clients across various industries.
- Design and deliver customized training programs to enhance employee skills and organizational performance.
- Train organizations on HR systems (HRIS), ensuring effective use and integration across departments.
- Advise organizations on strategic HR best practices, including performance management, employee relations, and policy development.
- Design and develop workforce planning, succession planning, and employee retention strategies.
- Support companies in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and compliance with labor laws.
Director, People and Culture - Samasource Ltd
(2019-12 - 2022-06)
- Partnered with management on workforce planning, succession planning, and skills assessment.
- Designed and executed recruitment processes to attract motivated and capable staff.
- Managed performance management and talent development, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Worked with managers to retain, motivate, and mentor employees for career growth.
- Fostered a collaborative culture, ensuring strong working relationships across the organization.
- Analyzed business data to recommend solutions for performance, retention, and employee experience.
- Led development of incentive programs, salary scales, promotions, and job re-leveling.
- Administered health, safety, wellness programs, and employee relations, ensuring fair resolutions.
- Stayed current on Kenyan labor laws, ensuring compliance and best practices.
Global Human Resource Manager - Wananchi Group
(2018-10 - 2019-11)
- Designed, reviewed, and implemented HR policies and procedures aligned with company goals.
- Managed compensation and benefits, including salary reviews and benefits programs.
- Oversaw the accurate processing and reporting of employee pay and benefits, ensuring compliance.
- Led recruitment for key roles and developed effective onboarding programs.
- Drove HRMIS utilization, ensuring data integrity, reporting, and HR analytics for decision-making.
- Managed employee relations, resolving complex issues and supporting disciplinary actions.
- Coordinated HR budget and supported the group's strategic objectives.
Manager, HR Shared Services - Wananchi Group
(2017-12 - 2018-09)
- Developed HR policies and procedures aligned with organizational goals, ensuring fairness and compliance.
- Managed compensation and benefits programs, including salary reviews and benefit administration.
- Led recruitment, onboarding, and employee integration to align new hires with company values.
- Administered payroll and ensured compliance with labor laws and company guidelines.
- Rolled out and maintained HRMIS, ensuring secure and efficient data management.
- Addressed employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions and grievances.
- Managed HR budgets and maintained personnel records.
Global HR Specialist - Compensation & Benefits - World Agroforestry Centre
(2013-11 - 2017-12)
- Managed compensation and benefits policies, ensuring alignment with organizational values and market trends.
- Conducted salary surveys and recommended competitive compensation strategies.
- Administered payroll, ensuring timely payments and compliance across regions.
- Developed HR policies and manuals, ensuring legal and organizational compliance.
- Led HR audits in country offices to ensure consistency with policies and regulations.
- Coordinated staff welfare programs and employee engagement initiatives.
- Managed HR budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Human Resource and Administration Officer - Middle East Bank Kenya
(2012-09 - 2013-11)
- Implemented HR plans, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Maintained employee filing systems and contact databases for efficient record-keeping.
- Managed compensation and benefits programs, including medical schemes and provident fund.
- Assisted supervisors in recruitment, staff performance evaluations, and job description development.
- Coordinated training and development initiatives and conducted staff orientations.
- Managed employee leave schedules and addressed health and safety concerns.
- Assisted in HR budgeting, employee relations, welfare, and counseling for performance-related issues.
- Managed procurement, inventory, and rent income statements.
Human Resource Officer - Paramount Universal Bank
(2009-01 - 2012-08)
- Coordinated recruitment, including advertisement posting, application screening, and interviews.
- Administered compensation and benefits, ensuring policy compliance.
- Maintained employee files and contact databases, supporting efficient HR operations.
- Planned and organized employee training, performance appraisals, and inductions.
- Compiled HR reports in collaboration with the HR manager and assisted in employee relations and welfare.
Human Resource Assistant - Telkom and Orange
(2008-05 - 2008-12)
- Supported recruitment logistics and performance management tracking.
- Assisted with employee orientation, training, and development recordkeeping.
- Managed compensation, benefits, and employee relations activities.
- Facilitated company-wide committees, employee communication, and HR office operations.
- Maintained HR filing systems and supported employee safety, welfare, and wellness reporting.