Peter Wangige

Strategic and hands-on Human Resources professional with over 20 years of progressive experience leading and delivering end-to-end HR solutions across professional services, banking, logistics, and multi-entity business environments. Experienced in partnering with senior leaders to translate business priorities into effective people strategies, strengthen organizational capability, improve employee performance, and deliver compliant, efficient HR operations. Demonstrated expertise in performance management, talent acquisition, succession planning, organizational development, workforce planning, employee relations, rewards and benefits, HR policy development, learning and development, and HRIS implementation.

Proven track record of leading HR transformation projects, automating HR processes, developing career progression and reward frameworks, and building high-performing HR teams. Experienced in supporting senior stakeholders, managing complex employee relations matters, interpreting employment legislation, and providing data-informed HR insights to support management decisions. Combines strategic thinking with practical execution, strong project management, attention to detail, and a service-oriented approach.

Brings regional exposure through support for banking operations in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, alongside experience in internationally connected professional-services environments.

PEOPLE & CULTURE MANAGER - DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates) - Kenya

(2023-08)

Lead the People & Culture function, providing strategic HR leadership and hands-on operational support in a leading professional-services environment.

• Lead the development and implementation of People & Culture strategies aligned with organizational priorities and business objectives.
• Partner with the Managing Partner, Partners, and functional leaders to provide strategic advice on workforce matters, organizational effectiveness, employee performance, and people-related risks.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuring timely, accurate, confidential, and compliant delivery of employee lifecycle processes.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, and frameworks to support consistent and effective people management.
• Lead performance management processes, supporting managers with performance reviews, employee development, performance improvement, and accountability.
• Coordinate talent acquisition, workforce planning, onboarding, employee development, career progression, and employee exits.
• Oversee the effective use and continuous improvement of ClayHR, the Firm's HR management system, including automation of performance management and other HR processes.
• Manage employee benefits and coordinate with external service providers to support effective administration, employee service delivery, and cost management.
• Support employee relations matters, grievances, disciplinary processes, and employment separations in accordance with applicable legislation and internal policies.
• Develop and monitor the People & Culture budget, prepare HR reports, and present insights and recommendations to Partners.
• Lead HR projects, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, monitor implementation, and ensure timely delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Coach and mentor the People & Culture team while promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Led the automation of performance management and key HR processes through ClayHR, improving process standardization and supporting more efficient HR administration.
• Designed and implemented a bonus framework for non-legal staff, strengthening the link between performance and reward.
• Developed structured career progression frameworks for legal and non-legal employees to improve career clarity and employee development.
• Designed a retirement framework to support structured workforce transition planning.
• Developed a standardized onboarding framework to improve consistency in new employee integration.
• Led strategic People & Culture projects in collaboration with senior stakeholders, supporting organizational effectiveness and improved HR service delivery.

HR MANAGER - Freight Forwarders Kenya Ltd (FFK), Freight Forwarders Solutions Ltd (FFS), and Biashara Merchant Company Ltd (BMC)

(2017-01 - 2023-07)

Led the HR function across three companies with a combined workforce of more than 500 employees, supporting business leadership in the development and execution of people strategies and operational HR processes.

• Partnered with business heads to develop and implement HR strategies that supported operational priorities, workforce effectiveness, and organizational growth.
• Managed end-to-end HR operations across the three companies, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll, benefits, performance management, and employee separations.
• Developed, reviewed, and standardized HR policies and procedures to promote consistency, operational efficiency, and compliance with employment legislation.
• Led talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee development, and performance management in collaboration with departmental leaders.
• Advised managers on employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances, labour relations, and employment-law requirements.
• Managed employee engagement, internal communication, and labour relations, including collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
• Oversaw the HR management system and payroll processes, ensuring effective use of HR technology and reliable HR information.
• Prepared regular HR reports and management insights to support workforce planning, performance monitoring, and business decisions.
• Led learning and development initiatives and supported managers in identifying and addressing employee capability gaps.
• Recruited, coached, and developed HR professionals while managing external HR service-provider relationships.
• Developed and implemented a performance management system across the group companies, strengthening performance accountability and alignment with business objectives.
• Identified and led the implementation of an integrated HR and payroll system, improving process integration and HR administration.
• Standardized and implemented HR policies across all three companies, promoting consistency in people management.
• Designed and implemented job grades and a performance-linked reward structure, supporting a more structured approach to career progression and remuneration.
• Recruited and developed a team of four HR professionals to strengthen the group's HR delivery capability.

TALENT MANAGER - Anjarwalla & Khanna Advocates – Africa Legal Network (ALN), Kenya - Kenya

(2012-09 - 2017-12)

Managed talent and HR initiatives within a leading law firm operating in an internationally connected professional services network.

• Developed and implemented HR strategies, policies, and systems aligned with the Firm's business priorities.
• Partnered with senior management on workforce planning, recruitment, talent development, employee performance, and organizational capability.
• Managed recruitment and selection, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, employee benefits, and employee relations.
• Advised managers on HR policies, employee conduct, disciplinary matters, and employment separation processes.
• Oversaw HR reporting and the effective use of HR management systems to support employee data management and HR decision-making.
• Developed HR team capability through coaching, training, and mentorship.
• Supported organizational change and continuous improvement of HR processes.
• Established and developed the HR function, building a team of six HR generalists to strengthen service delivery and organizational support.
• Designed and implemented recruitment processes that improved the structure and consistency of talent acquisition.
• Developed and implemented HR policies tailored to the Firm's operational and people-management requirements.
• Led the identification and successful implementation of an HR and payroll system, improving HR process management and automation.

SENIOR HR ADVISOR - Fina Bank Limited (Currently GT Bank), Kenya - Kenya

(2009-01 - 2012-08)

• Deputized the Head of HR in overseeing HR activities in Kenya and supported the development and implementation of HR strategies and policies.
• Advised business leaders on recruitment, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, and employment-policy interpretation.
• Prepared Board papers and management reports on HR matters to support senior-level decision-making.
• Supported workforce planning, talent development, employee retention, and organizational capability initiatives.
• Oversaw HR systems and employee data processes, including employee movements, changes in employment status, and reporting-line updates.
• Supported payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HR operational compliance.
• Managed employee and labour relations matters, including engagement with unionized employees.
• Supported HR activities for the Bank's subsidiaries in Uganda and Rwanda.
• Supervised, coached, and mentored a team of three direct reports.
• Managed the project to identify and implement an HR management information system, strengthening HR technology and employee data administration.
• Implemented an in-house training champions programme that reduced the training budget by 30% while supporting internal learning and development.
• Contributed to regional HR support across the Bank's Kenyan, Ugandan, and Rwandan operations.

ASSISTANT HR MANAGER - Credit Bank Limited - Nairobi, Kenya

(2008-04 - 2009-12)

• Supported recruitment and selection, reference checks, employment contracts, and responses to employee and management HR queries.
• Advised line managers on HR policies, employment requirements, and appropriate people management practices.
• Reviewed job descriptions and contributed to the development and implementation of HR policies.

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER - Equity Bank Limited, Kenya - Kenya

(2004-11 - 2008-03)

• Coordinated recruitment activities, including job advertising, candidate assessment, and employment administration.
• Prepared job descriptions and supported employee performance monitoring.
• Administered employee benefits and maintained accurate electronic and physical personnel records.
• Conducted new-employee induction and supported the planning and delivery of training programmes.

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management - Kenya Methodist University

Diploma - Human Resource Management - Kenya Institute of Management

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Part III - Vision Institute of Professionals