HR Business Partner East Africa
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteNairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya or District of Columbia, United States
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya or District of Columbia, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$150,000–$200,000 yearSenior LevelMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelMedium
Job Summary
Implement the HR strategy for Viya Health East Africa, aligning organizational goals with local legislation and global standards. Oversee full-cycle recruitment, workforce planning, and staff administration while managing monthly payroll and benefits. Lead performance management processes, annual reviews, and disciplinary investigations to resolve workplace conflicts. Develop and update HR policies, ensuring compliance with labor laws and ethical standards across the region.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management
- At least five (5) years' experience in a senior role within Human Resource Management
- Two (2) years at a supervisory level
- Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
- Advanced knowledge of human resource disciplines including, but not limited to employee development, change management, recruitment, branding, compensation practices, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and East Africa employment law
- Strong decision-making skills with demonstrated ability to identify, recommend and implement best practice approaches that deliver rapid, consistent, high-quality HR management and service provision in a fast-paced organization under pressure
- Excellent customer service, relationship building/management and consensus building skills as well as focused and results driven
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to proactively identify opportunities, diagnose problems and develop client-centered and evidence-based solutions
- Able to translate complex HR policies, processes and recommendations to non-HR professionals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of managing conflict and conflicting views
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Hands-on experience and certification with HRIS and payroll systems
- Knowledge of organizational structures, workflow, and operating procedures required
- Must have knowledge of Labour Regulations, Industry trends and norms
- Able to operate independently with limited management and drive change and innovation
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
- Motivated, with demonstrated ability to influence, lead, as well as collaborate in a team
- Based in Nairobi, Kenya or Kampala, Uganda
- Up to 30% of international travel
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