Experience

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  Absa Bank Kenya

  • Nairobi, Kenya

  • Head of Employment Relations Benefits & Wellness| Vice President

    • Mar 2020 - Present
    • Nairobi, Kenya

    As the Employment Relations specialist, contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategy across the bank in conjunction with the leadership team.Act as the custodian and oversee the Performance Management (PM) process with a key deliverable of ensuring that the process supports the business in sustaining a High Performance Culture & productivity , is Objective, fair and aligned to best practice .Work closely with the leadership to deliver people plans that enable operational objectives and ensure Implementation of Risk & Governance strategies. Provide clear analysis and insight on HR issues that supports the delivery of an employee proposition aligned to the delivery of the Absa brand. Provide best practice solutions through interventions while delivering HR consultancy and specialist practice across all functions on HR matters. Be the lead contributor to HR initiatives on change management projects on HR policy & procedure and major business changes e.t.c. Play a leading role in developing and implementing a proactive and constructive dialogue with both the union , Management Staff Association (MSA) and employees in general , Coach and support the operations leadership team in implementing HR priorities and initiatives to create business value.Participate in the development ,delivery and review of Leaning & Development programs implemented by HR.Represent the bank in the Employment & Labour Relations Court and in Joint Negotiation Council(JNC) called through Kenya Bankers Association(KBA) HR CommitteeLiaise with line managers to ensure consistency and best practice of Disciplinary , Capability & Grievance procedures in the bankResponsible for the planning & Implementation of employee wellness & engagement programs.Support the implementation of the banks Occupational Health & Safety agenda.Trustee and Non Executive Director - Absa Pension Services Ltd & Plaza Trust Ltd.

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  Barclays

  • United Kingdom
  • Financial Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head of Employee Relations/Acting Head of HR Operations & Governance |Vice President

    • Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

    For this period, I did double hat as Head of Employee Relations & HR Operations . The main KRA for HR Operations & Governance were;HR operations & controls, payroll & pensions management, operations service delivery, MI and records management.Accountable for embedding the HR Governance function and to ensure adherence of HR BAU activities to agreed Barclays HR policies, governance controls, risk appetite, standards and processes Custodian for the maintenance of HR Operations policies and processes within the business as well as the implementation of all union agreements relating to benefits. Responsible for leading in-country HR Governance, Compliance and Audit activities in Kenya through delivery of the conformance program and targeted interventions.To take full responsibility for all risk & control issues, and successful delivery of assessment and remediation interventions locally in support of the strategic and operational HR Governance Agenda

  • Head of Employee Relations & Wellness|Vice President

    • Nov 2016 - Mar 2019

    As the Employment Relations specialist, contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategy across the bank in conjunction with the leadership team.Act as the custodian and oversee the Performance Management (PM) process with a key deliverable of ensuring that the process supports the business in sustaining a High Performance Culture & productivity , is Objective, fair and aligned to best practice .Work closely with the leadership to deliver people plans that enable operational objectives and ensure Implementation of Risk & Governance strategies.Provide clear analysis and insight on HR issues that supports the delivery of an employee proposition aligned to the delivery of the Absa brand.Provide best practice solutions through interventions while delivering HR consultancy and specialist practice across all functions on HR matters.Be the lead contributor to HR initiatives on change management projects on HR policy & procedure and major business changes e.t.c.Play a leading role in developing and implementing a proactive and constructive dialogue with both the union , Management Staff Association (MSA) and employees in general ,Coach and support the operations leadership team in implementing HR priorities and initiatives to create business value.Support the implementation of the banks Occupational Health & Safety agenda.Participate in the development ,delivery and review of Leaning & Development programs implemented by HR.Represent the bank in the Employment & Labour Relations Court and in Joint Negotiation Council(JNC) called through Kenya Bankers Association(KBA) HR Committee.Liaise with line managers to ensure consistency and best practice of Disciplinary , Capability & Grievance procedures in the bankResponsible for the planning & Implementation of employee wellness & engagement programs.Working together with other BP's , develop, review and implement the Employee Opinion Survey.

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  DHL Supply Chain

  • Nairobi

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    • May 2015 - Oct 2016
    • Nairobi

    This role enables the delivery of business objectives by supporting senior/ line management and employees through the delivery of strategic ,professional / dynamic HR business partnership. Its main objective is to manage employee relations and minimize HR risks through appropriate systems, processes,procedures and control while ensuring legal framework and best practice is maintained. Through a principled, tactical and professional consultancy, the position purposefully manages the transfer of HR knowledge to line managers so that they are suitably equipped to maximise the HR capacity for their units/functions/accounts.The role keeps abreast of Labour Legislation in order to ensure compliance, minimise IR risks and ensure effective employee engagement. It anticipates changes and manages the impact of the same through appropriate programs and processes and acts as an internal consultant on all HR matters.The position is expected to respond proactively to changing resourcing needs and ensure that in particular, key posts are identified and well resourced to promote the business objective and new business wins.The position supports the delivery of the business's Strategic HR leadership and the deployment of core HR processes like performance/talent/reward/career/discipline management,employee wellness ,Employee Opinion Survey(EOS) and on boarding. The role also ensures the delivery of HR Support process like communications , HRIS and the development, implementation and review of policies and procedures . The role supports the implementation of the Company’s Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety agenda

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  Mumias Sugar Company

  • Mumias

  • Management Consultant - Human Resources

    • Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
    • Mumias

    This was a full time consultancy engagement with a key objective of designing and supporting the implementation of an optimum organisational structure that met MSC’s survival and recovery goals. The KRA'S were ;o To review and Implement changes on end to end HR practices.o To examine work ethics, working practices and work methods to determine and implement best practice in processes or level of wastage in resource use focusing on human capital utilisation. • To work with the HOD’s to undertake job analysis to produce rationalised job descriptions, conduct work load analysis to determine ideal establishment at optimum efficiency;• To review/implement changes on HR practices, Policies and procedures to ensure alignment to legislation and global best practices.• To review the separation, disciplinary and grievance handling processes and implement appropriate measures to improve Industrial relations and for reducing the cost of litigations and exposure to the business. Manage pending disciplinary cases .• To formulate and implement recommendations on need basis. • To interrogate every step/procedure to establish if each is necessary and value adding

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  Finlays Horticulture Kenya Ltd

  • United Kingdom
  • Food and Beverage Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Company Human Resources Manager

    • Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

    Finlays Horticulture-wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group (now Flamingo Horticulture) is Kenya's largest agricultural export group.Briefly , the primary purpose of the role was:To act as the coordinating focal point for all HR activity across all Finlays Horticulture regions and divisions to ensure a cohesive approach to best practice HR. To develop and implement an agreed HR strategy , policies and procedures aligned to the business plans and give strategic HR leadership to the regional HR teams.To maintain and develop an effective HR function (including a robust HRIS) which is aligned to the Companies results orientation and people focused culture, ensuring that objectives are communicated regarding company targets for culture change, long term sustainable competitive advantage, growth and profitability and that all legal requirements are satisfied.Manage the regional teams reporting to the position and ensure provision of cost effective human resources and administration service so as to achieve the Company's goals/individual KPI's and meet its obligations to the people it employs.To manage the Company's Employee Relations so as to ensure cordial Industrial Relations and appropriate employee engagement.Act as an internal HR Consultant on Complex HR related matters and manage the transfer of HR knowledge to line manager to develop their HR capacity.

  • Regional Human Resources & Administration Manager

    • Mar 2009 - Jul 2012

    Naivasha Region had three farms and one division. My role entailed providing cost effective human resources and administration services/support to enable the region achieve its goals and meet its responsibilities to its employees and other stakeholders. The key areas of focus were strategy and policy review ,employee relations, HRIS, reward management, recruitment and Selection, performance management, compliance/audits, health & Safety, worker welfare, regional canteens, regional Medical center (hospital),training & Development.

  • Regional Human Resources Manager

    • Jun 2003 - Mar 2009

    Mt. Kenya Region has two farms. My role entailed providing human resources services/support to enable the region achieve its goals and meet its responsibilities to its employees and other stakeholders. The key areas of focus were ,employee relations ,HRIS, reward management, recruitment and Selection, performance management, compliance/audits, health & Safety, worker welfare,training & Development, policy review.

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  Mayflower (K) Ltd (Subsidiary of Royal Van Zanten B.V Holland)

  • Naivasha

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Aug 1998 - May 2003
    • Naivasha

    Mayflower had over 300 employees. I joined the Company one year after it had started its operations. Reporting to the General Manager, my key responsibility was to ensure that the Company developed progressive and modern HR and Administration practices and procedures . Being a new Company ,I was instrumental in putting in systems and procedures that were critical in driving the business forward. Briefly , I was responsible for all the HR generalist activities like staffing/Human Resources planning, formulation and revision of job descriptions, worker Welfare, health and Safety,human Resource Information System, training and Development, reward Management/wages and salary administration, employee/industrial Relations, public relations, compliance/Audits, and CSR.