HR DIRECTOR
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JOB TITLE HR DIRECTOR
NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME
INDUSTRY HEALTHCARE/HOSPITAL
SALARY NEGOTIABLE
JOB LOCATION EMBU
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Human Resource Leadership
- Develop and implement the organization's human resource strategy in alignment with the hospital's strategic goals.
- Provide strategic HR advice and guidance to the executive leadership team on workforce planning, organizational design, and people management.
- Lead the development of HR policies, procedures, and best practices that support organizational excellence.
- Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, organizational culture, and workforce productivity.
- Develop HR metrics and dashboards to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure the hospital attracts, recruits, and retains highly qualified healthcare and support professionals.
- Oversee talent acquisition strategies to meet current and future staffing requirements.
- Strengthen employer branding and recruitment processes to attract top talent.
- Develop succession planning frameworks for critical leadership and specialist positions.
Performance Management & Talent Development
- Design and oversee performance management systems that promote accountability and high performance.
- Lead leadership development, learning, and employee development programs.
- Develop career progression and succession planning initiatives across the organization.
- Support managers in identifying high-potential employees and developing future leaders.
Organizational Development & Change Management
- Lead organizational development initiatives that improve effectiveness, collaboration, and employee experience.
- Drive change management programs supporting organizational transformation and continuous improvement.
- Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, accountability, and service excellence.
- Conduct organizational assessments and recommend improvements to structure, processes, and workforce capability.
Employee Relations & Culture
- Promote positive employee relations through fair, consistent, and transparent HR practices.
- Oversee grievance handling, disciplinary processes, conflict resolution, and employee welfare programs.
- Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Build and sustain a positive organizational culture aligned with the hospital's values.
Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations
- Oversee compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness, internal equity, and compliance.
- Ensure effective HR operations, including employee records management, HRIS administration, payroll coordination, and reporting.
- Monitor HR budgets and optimize resource utilization.
- Review and improve HR systems and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with Kenyan labour laws, employment regulations, and applicable healthcare sector requirements.
- Develop and enforce HR policies that mitigate organizational risk.
- Oversee statutory compliance, employee contracts, and HR audits.
- Ensure confidentiality and integrity in the management of employee information.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Human Resources team.
- Collaborate with departmental heads to address workforce challenges and support operational objectives.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, training institutions, and professional associations.
- Present HR reports, workforce insights, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or another related field
- A Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline will be an added advantage
- At least 8–10 years of progressive human resource management experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or strategic HR role
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing people strategies that support organizational growth and transformation
- Proven experience leading organizational development, change management, talent management, and culture initiatives
- Experience advising executive leadership teams and influencing strategic business decisions
- Membership in the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) with a valid practicing certificate is highly desirable
HOW TO APPLY
- If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
- Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.