Job Title: Human Resource Manager
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Experience: Min. 5 years in HR 3 years in a managerial role
We are a leading HR consultancy and outsourcing firm in East Africa seeking a seasoned Human Resource Manager to oversee and lead our HR operations. The role encompasses recruitment compliance outsourced staff management and client advisory services. The ideal candidate will possess strategic HR expertise a strong understanding of Kenyan labor laws and proven experience in managing HR teams within high-performance environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all HR operations: recruitment onboarding performance management employee relations payroll liaison and compliance with Kenyan labour laws.
Manage and mentor a team of HR professionals (small to medium-sized team).
Partner with senior leadership and clients delivering strategic advice and ensuring adherence to CDL s quality & compliance standards.
Implement HR policies best practices and SLA frameworks across outsourced deployments particularly for clients in labour force outsourcing.
Oversee psychometric tests competency assessments and training & development initiatives.
Maintain high compliance standards in statutory deductions health & safety and labor law adherence across all placements and outsourcing engagements.
Provide input on payroll delivery and interaction with payroll systems.
Identify HR process improvements and drive innovation in service delivery aligned with CDL s market-leading standards.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
At least 5 years of progressive HR experience including minimum 3 years in a managerial / supervisory position.
Proven knowledge in outsourced HR services recruitment payroll and compliance frameworks.
Strong experience in client-facing HR consultative environments.
Excellent interpersonal negotiation and leadership skills.
Familiarity with psychometric assessments and training delivery.
Bachelor s degree or higher in Human Resource Management Business Administration or a related field.
Certifications (e.g. CIPD IHRM-K SHRM) are an asset.
Proven experience working in Kenyan labor law and statutory regulations.
Added Advantage (Preferred)
Exposure to multi-country HR operations across East Africa.
Experience supporting clients in Export Processing Zones (EPZs).
Key Competencies
Strategic mindset with ability to align HR operations with operational goals.
Strong project and change management skills.
Excellent analytical and report-writing abilities.
Adaptable collaborative and ethical leadership style.
Process-driven detail-oriented with client and employee service excellence.
Join a fast-growing regional HR leader with impact across Kenya Uganda and beyond.