HR DIRECTOR

Brites Management Services Limitedroam-kepublicat 27.07.2026
Obligatoriu:HealthTechSeniorLead

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.