Group HR Manager – Kisumu at Priority Activator Consulting

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Group HR Manager – Kisumu

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience7 years
  • LocationKisumu
  • Job FieldHuman Resources / HR 

Job Purpose

Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Human Resources function across the Group. The role is responsible for aligning human capital strategy with business objectives, strengthening a performance-driven culture, ensuring compliance, and building scalable HR systems to support manufacturing, distribution, and retail growth across all entities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a Group-wide HR strategy aligned to growth, operational efficiency, and expansion across East Africa.
  • Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, organization design, and change management.
  • Lead recruitment strategy for technical, operational, and commercial roles, especially in manufacturing environments.
  • Build succession pipelines for critical roles across plants in all key units.
  • Drive a high-performance culture through structured performance management systems (KPIs, appraisals, incentives).
  • Embed values of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes, and union engagement.
  • Ensure full compliance with Kenyan labor laws, health and safety standards, and manufacturing regulations.
  • Oversee payroll management, HRIS systems, and employee data integrity.
  • Standardize HR policies, procedures, and reporting frameworks across all entities.
  • Design and implement training programs focused on technical skills, leadership development, and productivity improvement.
  • Support frontline supervisors and plant managers with people management skills.
  • Optimize workforce productivity across manufacturing plants, logistics fleets, and retail/distribution networks.
  • Lead cost control initiatives related to manpower, overtime, and workforce utilization.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field (mandatory)
  • Master’s Degree in Strategic Management, Leadership, or MBA (added advantage)
  • Minimum 7+ years’ HR experience, with at least 5 years in manufacturing.
  • Proven experience managing multi-site or group HR operations.
  • Strong knowledge of HR systems (HRIS), payroll management, and labor laws.

Competencies

  • Firm, decisive leadership with balanced people-centric judgment.
  • Strong business acumen with ability to link HR to operational performance.
  • High integrity and ability to handle sensitive organizational matters.
  • Excellent stakeholder management across factory, field, and corporate levels.
  • Data-driven decision-making and reporting capability.

Ideal Profile

  • Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG environments preferred.
  • Capable of managing complexity across multiple companies and locations.
  • Able to build structures while maintaining agility in a growing organization.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Priority Activator Consulting on jobs.pac.africa to apply

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