Human Resource Business Partner at AutoXpress Ltd

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Reporting to the Chief Human Resource Officer, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) will work closely with the Heads of department for specific functions within AutoXpress to support Heads of department to deliver a highly productive team and an exceptional Employee experience.
• This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

An overview of the duties and responsibilities of the role are outlined below:

• Partner with Heads of department and line managers to effectively implement HR policies and practices that will support the strategic growth of the business.
• Offer thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related initiatives and execution.
• Provide timely information and/or training for all levels of a department or function on HR issues.
• Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management and skills development initiatives.
• Provide HR expertise in the areas of performance management ChecKins, employee relations, development and coaching, compensation, and organizational development.
• Participate in the continual development of HR programs, such as recruiting, onboarding, retention, talent reviews, Learning & Development and exit management.
• Collaborate with the HR team to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver business results.
• Understand the people challenges within the department or functions and recommend people related initiatives and approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and high employee engagement.
• Ensure the timely execution of employee engagement action plans for the specific assigned functions.
• Lead core HR processes across all assigned departments or functions (recruitment, onboarding, probation review, talent review development actions, career planning; performance management and calibration, employee relations and exit management).
• Analyze and interpret various types of employee reports (e.g., attrition, and absence) to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions to the Head of Department.
• Partner with Learning & Development to work on value-added programs in the areas of training, talent review and development actions, career mobility, and job performance.
• Equip and advise Heads of department and staff team members on performance feedback, performance calibration, and career transitions

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Business
• Administration, or a related field with professional qualifications in Human Resource Management (CHRP, CIPD or SHRM -CP)
• A minimum of 4 - 5 years’ experience working as a HR Specialist, HR Business Partner or HR Advisor across all or most aspects of HR including resourcing, employee relations, talent management, performance management or learning and development.
• Strong working knowledge of Kenyan Employment law with up-to-date knowledge and understanding of best practices and emerging trends in the field of HR.
• Experience supporting the implementation of change initiatives, ideally within a rapidly growing or evolving business setting.
• Strong working knowledge of HR information systems is preferred.
• Must be a Kenyan Citizen or permanent resident.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results - oriented with good commercial acumen.
• High levels of flexibility and ability to work through ambiguity.
• Able to take the initiative and work autonomously.
• Taking considered decisions at a level appropriate to the role and having the judgement to escalate those outside of the remit.
• Collaborating with the wider team to ensure consistency and integrity of approach.
• A flexible coaching approach with the ability to adapt personal style to achieve stronger relationships and better business and people outcomes within a wide range of internal stakeholders.
• Ability to facilitate change and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Knowledge or experience in the automotive industry would be an added advantage