Senior Human Capital Business Partner - Kenya at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

• The Senior Human Capital Business Partner for Kenya is charged with aligning the Human Capital strategy for the various business units to business strategy and Group People Strategy, provide thought leadership and advisory services to the business unit executive team and line managers on people management aspects of the employee life cycle; Recruitment & selection, on-boarding, Staff Development, Change Management, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, and Industrial Relations.
• To manage and oversee the execution of all HR plans and ensure compliance to policy and procedure in the various Business Units. This role is also responsible for accurate record keeping of employee information. The management of internal employee relations and the fair application of disciplinary and grievance procedures also reside in this role. Critical for success is the close collaboration with the human capital Centers of Excellence and business unit leaders to ensure understanding of relevant processes and related delivery.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Perspective

• Manage and execute HR plans for the Business Units in a cost-effective manner.
• Take part in workforce planning for all the business units
• Draft the Human Capital Budgets for all the business units to ensure that all the Human Capital events are appropriately budgeted for
• Support in Human Capital research to ensure that we remain competitive in price especially for key and critical roles
• Manage the departmental expenditure to remain within the budget parameters.
• Implement initiatives to meet the cost savings target of the business.
• Manage leave liability to achieve the planned liability numbers year on year.

Customer Perspective

• Build and maintain relationships with all managers and employees to ensure effective service delivery and elevation of the Employee Value Proposition.
• Understand the needs of Business Units through  in-depth engagement with a view to address their Human Capital needs and challenges adequately.
• Liaise with the HR Operations and Administration functions to meet the business needs.
• Work with HC Centers of Excellence to implement new initiatives and ensure buy-in and support.
• Manage the employee relations activities to ensure fairness and compliance with legislation and laid down policies and procedures.
• Implement the employee wellness plans and programs to drive employee wellness and elevate the Employee Value Proposition.

Internal Processes

• Oversee the execution and compliance to HR policies & procedures at the Business Unit level.
• Drive the execution of the annual HR plan through optimal utilization of the HRIS and other Human Capital management tools.
• Manage processes to ensure accurate employee master data at all times including master organization structures & biographical data of employees.
• Ensure effective employee relations management to mitigate risks that may result from labor practices.
• Timely Board and Exco reporting as per the calendar.

People Management

• Manage the achievement of KPI’s for all team members & address non-performance within the team.
• Create and implement a HR scorecard to measure delivery on the HR strategy.
• Embark on a continuous learning drive to stay abreast with best HR practices

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Experience in strategic planning
• Commercial acumen
• In-depth knowledge of all HR functions
• Good understanding of labor legislation
• Excellent leadership abilities
• Communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Aligning Performance for Success

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Required Experience

• 5-8 years’ experience covering all aspects of the HR discipline.
• 3 years need to be in Human Capital Business Partnering.
• A sound understanding of multi-national operations and/ or financial services an added advantage.

Educational Requirement

• Relevant degree and registration as a HR professional