HR Business Partner at Haco Industries Kenya Limited

HACO Industries was established in the early 1970’s as single-product manufacturer. From those modest beginnings, HACO is now one of the region’s leading FMCG manufacturers, supplying a wide range of products to the entire East African and COMESA Markets.

 

HR Business Partner

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldHuman Resources / HR 

Role Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic architect, aligning human capital initiatives with business goals to drive organizational performance. This role leads end-to-end organizational development, change management, and workforce planning while fostering a high-performance culture through robust talent and performance management. By balancing expert counsel on employee relations and compensation with rigorous regulatory compliance, the HRBP serves as a vital liaison between leadership and staff, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize engagement and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Organizational Development (OD)

  • Serve as a trusted strategic partner to assigned business units, translating business goals into human capital priorities and delivering high-impact HR solutions.
  • Lead Organizational Development (OD) initiatives, including workforce planning, organizational design reviews, and structure optimization to ensure alignment with long-term strategic objectives.
  • Drive and champion change management efforts for significant organizational transitions (e.g., restructuring, new systems, culture shifts), ensuring effective communication, stakeholder alignment, and employee readiness to maximize adoption and minimize disruption.
  • Act as a key champion for organizational culture, identifying opportunities and executing programs to reinforce desired values and behaviours across the business.

Performance, Talent & Development

  • Oversee and drive the Performance Management cycle (e.g., goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual appraisals), coaching managers on effective feedback, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and calibration to foster a high-performance culture.
  • Partner with management to identify key talent and critical roles, supporting succession planning and targeted employee development initiatives.
  • Lead the management of employee engagement and welfare initiatives, driving strategies that improve morale, retention, and overall job satisfaction.

Compensation, Benefits & Employee Relations

  • Manage the administration of compensation and benefits programs (e.g., annual salary review, incentive plans, benefits enrolment) for assigned groups, ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance.
  • Provide expert counsel on all employee relations (ER) matters, including complex disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and compliance with labor laws.
  • Lead or actively participate in Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations and manage related communication and implementation activities, as required.

HR Policy, Compliance & Operations

  • Develop, update, and implement various HR policies, processes, and procedures to ensure they are current, compliant (including local labor laws), and aligned with organizational values and business needs.
  • Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of HR data by maintaining and updating records within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
  • Lead and execute delegated HR business projects and related strategic assignments as a representative of the HR function.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management/ Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).
  • An MBA or a relevant Master’s degree is highly preferred and will be considered a significant advantage.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role within a HR environment, specifically within the Manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
  • Valid and active membership with a recognized professional body, such as IHRM.
  • Strong background in Employee Relations and Labor laws compliance.
  • Proficiency in Job Evaluation frameworks, Change Management, and organizational culture development.
  • Advanced data analytical skills with the ability to translate HR metrics into actionable business insights.
  • Highly conversant with modern HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and digital HR transformation tools.
  • A commercially focused, entrepreneurial mindset aligned with broader business objectives.
  • Superior planning, coordination, and sophisticated interpersonal skills to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Haco Industries Kenya Limited on www.haco.co.ke to apply

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