Human Resources Manager (Nairobi based) Full Time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Genesis Analytics is a global African advisory firm that has worked in 92 countries worldwide. Our roots are firmly in Africa, having worked in 44 of the 54 countries on the African continent. Established in 1998, Genesis is headquartered in Johannesburg and has a satellite office in Cape Town, continental offices in Nairobi, Abidjan, and Lagos and a European office in London. We also have representation in Canada, Ethiopia, India, the UAE, Botswana and Zimbabwe, so we can work closely with our clients and partners to find scalable solutions that will work in the real world.

Our purpose is to unlock value in Africa for our clients and its citizens by helping them to make better decisions that are creative and optimistic and sustainable, and defensible over time.

We have forged relationships with government, regulators, corporates, banks, development finance institutions, law firms, development agencies, foundations, NGOs, regional and international organisations, and law firms.

We have expertise in behavioural sciences; competition economics and regulation; climate finance; the digital economy and governance; economic impact assessment; education; financial services strategy; human development; monitoring, evaluation and learning; public health and financing; shared value and corporate impact; and youth employment opportunities. Some of our best work has been through combining our complementary areas of expertise to find new solutions.

Our style of working is distinctive. We work collaboratively and with rigour. We like solutions that have a creative, practical bent. We nurture in our staff the courage to speak truth to power. We aim to leave the individuals and institutions with whom we work more robust and more confident than they were before meeting us. We don’t pretend to have a lock on wisdom, but there is strength in our humility. We stay the course.

Please read our latest 2022 Stakeholder Report for more information.

LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

GROUP SERVICES DESCRIPTION:

Group Services provides support to the business and covers Finance, HR, Business Development, IT, Marketing and Office Management. It consists of a team of valuable experts who provide trustworthy solutions to complex and everyday challenges. We are dedicated to accuracy and reliability and to work with each Practice Area, like interconnected cogs and flywheels, to build a trusted system.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this role is to assist the Head of Human Resources (HHR) across the entire HR value chain for all our entities, including but not limited to drafting of policies and procedures, contracts, payroll, statutory requirements and compliance, tax compliance, compensation and benefit development, salary benchmarking, performance management standards and scorecards, global mobility and work eligibility, the development and implementation of the HR strategy across our offices, and any other HR related functions.

KEY REQUIREMENTS & ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization’s overall goals and objectives, including analysing the organization’s workforce, identifying areas for improvement, and developing plans to address those areas.
• Use data analytics and reporting to identify trends and insights that can help to inform HR strategies; maintain HR metrics and dashboards that track key performance indicators related to talent acquisition, performance management, diversity and inclusion, and compensation and benefits.
• Develop and implement change management strategies and plans to ensure successful adoption of new initiatives and projects.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Partners, line managers, and employees, to identify and manage potential resistance to change; communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that they are aware of the changes and the benefits they will bring.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with change initiatives and train employees on new processes, systems, and technology to ensure successful adoption.
• Drive and run inductions and on-boarding; assist with developing and implementing employee training and development programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of our workforce.
• Support the performance management process, including setting goals and objectives, conducting performance evaluations, and providing feedback to employees.
• Managing employee relations, including addressing workplace conflicts, grievances, and complaints; develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a positive work environment.
• Manage employee compensation and benefits programs, including benchmarking, administering benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans, and negotiating contracts with suppliers for these services.
• Ensure that the organization complies with all relevant employment laws and regulations, including equal employment opportunity laws, labour laws, and safety regulations.
• Monitor and stay up-to-date with all relevant labour laws and regulations, including changes in legislation and legal requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures, including employment contracts, and respond to any related questions or concerns.
• Develop and implement strategies that promote diversity and inclusion within the organization, and work to create a culture that values diversity.
• Administrative tasks such as maintaining employee records, managing employee files, and assisting with payroll queries.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement and change readiness within the organization.

 EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Strong academic background – Human Resources postgraduate degree as a minimum.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 relevant years’ experience, including at least five years of previous full-function HR management, including recruitment experience in a management consulting or professional services environment.
• Experience of working in African countries.
• Professional services firm experience would be preferred
• In-depth knowledge of labour laws and regulation, in particular within Africa.
• Strong research, analytical and lateral thought processes.
• Excellent English communication and writing skills – ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong drafting and review skills for employment contracts, policies, training materials, etc.
• Proactive self-starter who can be assertive.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Perseverance and resilience.
• Sound problem solving and judgement skills.
• Professional, ethical and confidential approach to dealing with sensitive information – a high degree of confidentiality.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Our system is an easy tool to use with a maximum of 10 single line fields to complete and 2 compulsory document uploads
• Please follow the online application process on the career portal of the Genesis website
• We use an automated applicant tracking system in order to receive and manage all applications in one central point, and for this reason, we also do not accept any e-mailed CVs or applications
• Please note that your application will primarily be considered for this role. In the event that that are multiple roles that you are interested in, please submit  your application as outlined on the opportunity description, as advertised roles each have their own pools of applications
• Once you have applied via our career portal, you will receive a system generated confirmation e-mail that your application was received
• NOTE: Please be advised that uploaded documents/attachments cannot be bigger than 4MB in total, as the system will not accept your application if the uploaded documents exceed 4MB
• Applications can only be made online – no other means of application will be accepted this is due to emails not being an application tracking system and data protection regulations.

DISCLAIMER:

• Relevant previous experience is essential
• Communication will be with short-listed candidates only – if you do not receive any feedback on your application within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful
• Genesis Analytics reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment of any advertised role
• All appointments will be made in line with Genesis Analytics’ Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Policies
• All applications will be treated confidentially

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