Human Resource Business Partner at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc

The legal partner for your business. At Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) we believe the right partnership can lead to great things. The partnerships we cherish and value most are those we have forged through time and experience with our clients and, of course, our people. We are a full-service law firm - with an extensive reach across Africa - consisting of...

 

Human Resource Business Partner

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 - 7 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldHuman Resources / HR 

This role will be instrumental in ensuring the firm attracts, develops, and retains top legal and support talent while fostering a compliant, high-performance, and values driven workplace culture.

The key responsibilities include:

HR Strategy & Business Partnering

  • Support the implementation of the HR strategy in alignment with firm goals.
  • Build trusted relationships with Partners and department heads, advising on HR implications of business decisions.
  • Act as a change agent to promote a positive and engaged workplace culture.

Talent Acquisition, Graduate Recruitment & Onboarding

  • Lead end-to-end recruitment for legal and support roles, including job profiling, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
  • Graduate Recruitment: Coordinate the firm’s graduate recruitment program, including candidate assessments, onboarding, rotations, performance reviews, and retention planning.
  • Ensure a seamless integration of new employees through effective onboarding, buddy programs, and probation management.

Performance & Talent Management

  • Coordinate the firm’s performance management cycle, ensuring consistency and alignment with firm standards.
  • Guide appraisal, promotion, bonus, and increment processes.
  • Drive talent management initiatives, including talent reviews, succession planning, and retention strategies for key staff and trainees.

Employee Engagement & Wellbeing

  • Roll out firm-wide engagement and wellness programs to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
  • Conduct and analyse engagement surveys and exit interviews, implementing insights to reduce turnover.
  • Champion change management initiatives and employee wellbeing programs.

Employee Relations & HR Compliance

  • Advise on employee relations issues, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution in compliance with Kenyan labour laws and firm policies.
  • Ensure proper handling of grievances, investigations, and disciplinary processes with minimal risk exposure.

HR Reporting, Policy & Budget Management

  • Produce HR analytics and reports to inform practice area decisions and leadership planning.
  • Maintain up-to-date HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and accessibility.
  • Participate in annual HR budgeting and control costs while maintaining HR service quality.

Payroll & HR Administration

  • Oversee accurate employee data management and coordinate payroll inputs with the Payroll Administrator.
  • Address payroll, tax, and benefits-related employee queries; ensure statutory compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

  • A bachelor's degree in human resource management, or a related field from a recognized university.
  • A member in good standing of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and licensed to practice HR in Kenya will be an advantage.
  • 5-7 years relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in a professional services environment

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc on www.linkedin.com to apply

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