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Job Summary
HR BUSINESS PARTNER (HRBP) APPRENTICE
Company: CDL Academy
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Type: Full-Time Apprenticeship
Compensation: Competitive Monthly Stipend
About CDL Academy
At CDL Academy we dont just teach HR; we shape the future of workplace culture and business strategy across East Africa. We believe that Human Resources shouldnt sit on the sidelinesit belongs at the leadership table. This apprenticeship is designed to transition high- potential HR professionals from transactional executors into strategic business partners.
Role Overview
As an HRBP Apprentice you will be embedded directly within business operations. You will work alongside senior HR leaders to align talent strategies with business goals analyze workforce data manage employee relations and drive organizational performance.
This program is a career accelerator meant to bridge the gap between academic theory (CHRP) and high-impact corporate reality.
Key Role Information
Attribute Specification
Position Level Entry-to-Mid (Apprenticeship Pathway)
Reporting To Senior HR Business Partner / Head of HR
Duration 6 to 12 Months
Target Start Date Immediate
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Business Partnering & Advisory
Shadow Senior HRBPs in departmental meetings to understand commercial objectives and translate them into talent solutions.
Assist in diagnosing team performance gaps and proposing structural or training interventions.
Support line managers in interpreting HR policies and local employment laws.
2. Employee Relations & Engagement
Act as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries escalating complex grievances appropriately.
Coordinate employee engagement surveys participate in data analysis and help implement action plans to boost workplace morale.
Assist in managing disciplinary and grievance processes in strict compliance with Kenyan labor laws.
3. Talent Management & Development
Support the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for specific business portfolios focusing on quality-of-hire and cultural fit.
Assist in the execution of performance management cycles ensuring KPIs are tracked and performance improvement plans (PIPs) are documented.
Identify learning needs within teams and coordinate with CDL Academys training arm to deploy solutions.
4. HR Analytics Compliance & Reporting
Maintain clean up-to-date employee records and track key HR metrics (e.g. turnover rates time-to-hire and absenteeism).
Generate weekly and monthly HR dashboards to help business units make data-backed people decisions.
Audit operational practices to ensure absolute compliance with the Employment Act of Kenya (2007) and IHRM standards.
Candidate Profile: Who We Are Looking For
You are legally grounded business-curious and possess the emotional intelligence to navigate complex workplace dynamics. You dont view HR as an administrative function but as an engine for business growth.
Requirements
Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management Business Administration or a closely related commercial field.
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of progressive experience in a fast-paced HR environment.
Professional Certification: CHRP certification (fully qualified or tracking towards completion).
Professional Membership: Active and valid registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) Kenya.
Core Competencies:
Business Acumen: Ability to understand commercial operations and financial drivers not just HR metrics.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence without formal authority.
Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with modern HRIS platforms tracking systems and advanced Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills for data analysis.
Discretion: Absolute integrity and the capacity to handle highly confidential information with maturity.
Benefits
What We Offer
Monthly Stipend: A steady financial allowance to cover your professional expenses during the apprenticeship.
Elite Mentorship: Direct access to seasoned HR leaders and industry experts within the CDL ecosystem.
Fast-Track Career Growth: Successful completion of the apprenticeship positions you uniquely for permanent internal placements or direct recommendations to CDLs elite corporate partner network.
Required Skills:
Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management Business Administration or a closely related commercial field. Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of progressive experience in a fast-paced HR environment. Professional Certification: CHRP certification (fully qualified or tracking towards completion). Professional Membership: Active and valid registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) Kenya. Core Competencies: Business Acumen: Ability to understand commercial operations and financial drivers not just HR metrics. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence without formal authority. Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with modern HRIS platforms tracking systems and advanced Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills for data analysis. Discretion: Absolute integrity and the capacity to handle highly confidential information with maturity.
Required Education:
Human Resource
