Our client, a leading professional services firm, is seeking a visionary HR Leader to oversee all aspects of the firm’s human resources function and talent development. This role is both strategic and operational, ensuring that the HR team delivers high-quality, consistent support to management and staff in alignment with global standards. The HR Director will oversee talent acquisition and retention, organizational development, employee engagement, performance management, compensation and benefits, development and implementation of policies, compliance, and workforce planning, fostering an engaged, high-performing culture.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
1. Develop and implement the HR strategy, aligning with the Firm’s business goals and HR policies.
2. Collaborate with leadership to shape the firm’s workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning.
Policy & Compliance
3. Oversee the creation, review, and enforcement of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Kenyan labour laws and the Firm’s global guidelines.
4. Mitigate people-related risks by staying current with regulatory updates and leading internal audits where required.
5. Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures that minimize risk and support ethical business practices.
Talent Acquisition & Management
6. Supervise end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring quality hires and an excellent candidate experience.
7. Lead initiatives in onboarding, performance management, career development, and retention, cultivating a high-performance culture.
8. Oversee compliance with the use of the Firm’s timekeeping and productivity tools.
9. Engage with the Professional Support team in the delivery of learning programmes.
Employee Relations & Engagement
10. Develop and manage employee engagement strategies, feedback mechanisms and conflict resolution processes.
11. Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
12. Champion engagement programs, diversity and inclusion efforts, and well-being initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits Administration
13. Oversee the design and administration of competitive compensation and benefits packages, in partnership with the partners.
14. Ensure market benchmarking to attract and retain top talent.
15. Ensure internal equity, external competitiveness and alignment with the Firm’s financial objectives.
HR Team Leadership
16. Manage, mentor, and develop the HR Officer(s) fostering a collaborative, results-driven environment.
17. Establish team objectives, track key HR metrics, and drive continuous improvement in HR service delivery.
Organizational Development
18. Lead initiative to improve organizational effectiveness, change management and workforce planning.
19. Support continuous learning and development to meet the evolving business needs.
Requirements
· Have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
· Be a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) or equivalent
· Be a practising professional member with a relevant professional body;
· Have a minimum of 7 years of progressive HR and talent experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity, preferably within a professional services firm or a multinational environment;
· Knowledge of Kenyan labour laws, HR best practices and strategic planning.
· Strong organizational, interpersonal skills, communication, multitasking abilities and problem-solving skills
· Proficiency in HR information systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office suite.
. A proactive approach with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters..
Benefits
If you believe you possess and can clearly demonstrate your ability in the required relevant criteria for this role, please submit your application, including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, your curriculum vitae, details of your current position, current remuneration, as well as email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees who can speak of your competence, character, and integrity.
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All applications MUST be submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be considered, and your application must be received by no later than 18th July 2025 and addressed to:
The Director,
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
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