Sharon Ashuma

Human resources professional with extensive background in developing and executing HR strategies that align with business objectives. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results through effective talent management and employee development. Reliable and adaptable, possessing key skills in organizational development and performance management, ensuring productive and cohesive workforce.

Human Resources Manager at FINTECH GROUP (2021-01 – Present)

Information Technology & Software Development. Roles and achievements - Current role

• Contribute to the development of the Human Resource strategy and policies, Implement the HR strategy, Policies and procedures across Fintech group
• Oversee the HR & Admin team
• Partner with team managers to recruit and retain qualified staff to meet the strategic objectives
• Evaluates decisions and results of function initiatives in relation to established goals
• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of services offered
• Partner with management to facilitate talent development program for Fintech group
• Manage the performance management process and also come up with reward strategies that attract and retain qualified employees in liaison with HR team and line managers across the group
• The trust HR advisor to the line managers on HR matters.
• Prepare complete, accurate and timely Exco and Board reports and present them as required
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on all HR related matters
• Employee engagement and establishment of career path
• Development of Job grading and HR metrics including working structures
• Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Facilitated on boarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skill set.

Human Resources Officer/partner at FINTECH GROUP (2019-02 – 2020-12)

Information Technology & Software Development. Roles and achievements

• Managed employee relations to ensure harmonious industrial relations and maximize staff involvement and commitment
• Maintained high standards of discipline within the organization and act on non-compliance in a fair, transparent and effective manner
• Supervised and ensured proper maintenance of employee records
• Maintained the work structure by creating job requirements and job descriptions and grades for all positions
• Designed company policies in liaison with the HR manager and top management
• Proactively managed staff leave and ensure compliance with the groups' policies
• Kept abreast with HR trends and practices and play a leadership role to ensure these are adopted and improved upon by the group
• Undertook employment checks for the new hires; Mid-Level
• Implementation of learning initiatives in liaison with the Training manager
• Compliance of HR policies
• Supervise other junior employees in HR department
• Coordinated on-boarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
• Developed relationships with local colleges/universities to build a pipeline of potential candidates for internships/full-time positions.
• Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations through diligent review of company practices and policies.

Human Resources Assistant at FINTECH GROUP (2016-05 – 2019-01)

Information Technology & Software Development. Roles and achievements

• Conducted recruitment effort for all employees, place advertisement; work with supervisors to screen and interview candidates for the junior positions;
• Conducted reference checking; extend job offers;
• Conducted new-employee orientations in liaison with HR manager;
• Assisted in monitoring the career-paths and employee relations counselling
• Assisted in improving employee retention; conducted exit interviews
• Prepared medical reports for payment
• Leave records management and filing of HR records
• Prepared employment documentation for approval by the HR manager
• Introduce staff to the rest of staff upon reporting
• On-boarding of new employees to ensure that they have relevant equipment
• Issued exit forms to staff exiting the company
• Managed the internship program
• Proactively participated in Health and Safety initiatives and planning of company events.

Administrative Assistant/PA at BUILT-BERG MANSIONS LTD (2014-11 – 2016-02)

Roles and achievements.

• Recruitment, selection, placement, Induction processes
• Management of the diary for the Principal Architect
• Receiving visitors and directing them accordingly
• Management of Office accounts and petty cash
• Financial management and reporting
• Representing the company in official engagements
• Handling of calls and administrative duties
• Negotiating employment contracts and ensuring equity in compensation structures
• Updating, Reviewing, Filing & Maintaining attendance log
• Ensuring compliance of the organization

HR INTERN at NYAYO TEA DEVELOPMENT COOPORATION (2013-03 – 2013-06)

• Participated in Pre-Employment Processes- Interview evaluation sheets are prepared in time
• Filing, Photocopying and Scanning of documents, Record keeping and indicating Folio numbers
• Distribution of Letters and Files within the company & Handling incoming queries and phone calls
• Maintaining file registers
• Sending letters through EMS and posting them
• Compute ad maintain supplementary leave data base for all employees as they go
• Recording file movements and custody of files among other administrative work
• Managed confidential personnel files, maintaining accuracy and upholding strict privacy standards.

MBA in Strategic Management – UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (2023-02)

Bachelors in Business Leadership: Human Resources Management – PAN AFRICA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (2009-09 – 2013-08)

Certified Human Resource Professional course – COLLEGE OF HUMAN RESOURCES (2009-01 – 2019-01)

Training in Leadership Skills, Corporate Social Responsibility: Leadership – Compassion International