Job Description
About the Role
Manpower Group is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team in Kenya. As an HR Generalist Service Delivery, you will deliver comprehensive HR services across assigned Marketing & Functions in Kenya, acting as a proactive partner for leadership teams and ensuring high levels of service excellence and support.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive HR generalist services across assigned Marketing & Functions in Kenya
- Act as a proactive partner for leadership teams, ensuring high levels of service excellence and support
- Advise managers on HR practices, policies, and procedures to strengthen business partnering
- Assist in embedding HR common platforms and best practices across the organisation
- Provide oversight of IR and ER matters, ensuring compliance and fair labour practices
- Manage disciplinary hearings and ensure procedural fairness throughout all processes
- Liaise with trade unions and employee representatives to foster effective relationships
- Ensure all ER matters are handled in accordance with Kenyan labour legislation
- Support career development, talent management, and succession planning processes
- Facilitate performance management processes across all levels
- Conduct skills and capability gap analysis and support appropriate interventions
- Manage recruitment, placement, and organisational development needs
- Drive diversity, transformation, and employment equity initiatives
- Lead change management activities to drive sustainable transformation
- Support the implementation of Employee Wellbeing programmes
- Drive employee engagement through EVP (Employee Value Proposition) initiatives
- Coordinate remuneration processes including grading, salary reviews, and promotions ensuring compliance with company policies
- Ensure accurate SAP data uploads and maintenance
- Ensure all HR processes comply with local labour legislation and company governance requirements
- Participate in HR projects impacting assigned function/market
- Review HR policies and recommend improvements to support the “Best Employer” journey
- Lead and support organisational change initiatives
- Partner with regional and global HR teams on strategic initiatives
Requirements
- HR degree or equivalent (Essential)
- Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in HR with comprehensive exposure to:
- Resourcing and talent acquisition
- Industrial Relations (IR) and Employee Relations (ER)
- Organisational development
- HR service delivery
- Remuneration and benefits administration
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist in a corporate environment
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan labour legislation and employment law (Essential)
- Experience working in multinational or FMCG environments (highly advantageous)
Technical Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices and contemporary HR trends
- HR business partnering expertise – strategic and operational
- Deep understanding of Kenyan and SSA labour legislation and regulatory requirements
- Performance management processes and frameworks
- Talent management and succession planning methodologies
- Remuneration principles including job grading, salary benchmarking, and reward frameworks
- SAP HR or similar HRIS systems experience (advantageous)
- Employment equity and diversity principles and compliance
Key Skills & Competencies
- Communication & Influencing:
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
- Strong coaching and mentoring abilities for managers and employees
- Negotiation skills – able to navigate complex IR/ER situations
- Influencing capability – can drive change and gain buy-in across all levels
- Analytical & Problem-Solving:
- Strong analytical capability – can interpret HR data and metrics to drive insights
- Problem-solving mindset – proactive in identifying issues and developing solutions
- Critical thinking – able to assess situations objectively and recommend appropriate interventions
- Stakeholder Management:
- Excellent relationship-building skills with leadership, employees, unions, and external partners
- Credibility and gravitas to partner effectively with senior leadership
- Collaborative approach – works well across HR and business functions
- Cultural sensitivity – able to work effectively in diverse environments
- Personal Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with operational excellence
- Business acumen – understands commercial drivers and aligns HR to business needs
- Proactive and results-driven – takes ownership and delivers outcomes
- High integrity and confidentiality – maintains trust and professionalism
- Resilient and adaptable – thrives in fast-paced, changing environments
- Detail-oriented whilst maintaining strategic perspective
- Change agent – comfortable leading and supporting transformation
Salary & Benefits
Salary information not specified.
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About Human Resource Jobs in South Africa
In South Africa, the Human Resource (HR) field is becoming increasingly important as organisations seek to attract, retain, and develop top talent. Typically, HR professionals in South Africa are employed in a variety of sectors, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and public sector institutions. Generally, these roles require individuals with strong interpersonal skills, business acumen, and the ability to navigate complex employment laws and regulations.
Salaries for HR professionals in South Africa vary widely depending on factors such as level of experience, company size, industry sector, and specific job requirements. Broadly speaking, HR professionals can expect salary ranges of between R400 000 and R1,200 000 per annum, although these figures are subject to variation and should be used only as a rough guide. It’s worth noting that salaries for HR roles may also vary significantly depending on the specific industry sector, with some sectors offering higher or lower salaries than others.
Common skills required for HR roles in South Africa include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to interpret and apply employment laws and regulations, experience with recruitment and talent management systems, analytical and problem-solving skills, a solid understanding of business operations and principles, and often, proficiency in multiple languages. Additionally, many organisations require HR professionals to have a degree in Human Resources or a related field, as well as relevant work experience.
Industry sectors that commonly employ HR professionals include financial services, technology, manufacturing, and public sector institutions. In the financial services sector, for example, HR roles may involve managing employee relations, developing and implementing recruitment strategies, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Similarly, in the technology industry, HR professionals may focus on talent management, leadership development, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
For those interested in pursuing a career in HR, there are many opportunities for professional development and growth. Typically, HR professionals can expect to move into more senior roles within their organisations, such as Director of HR or Head of Talent Management. Others may choose to pursue advanced degrees or certifications, such as an MBA or SHRM-CP designation.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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