Human Resource Manager (Media)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that support the company’s goals and comply with Kenyan labour laws.
• Advise the Chief Operations Officer, managers, and department heads on workforce planning, employee relations, organizational changes, and other HR matters.
• Manage the full recruitment and onboarding process, including job advertising, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, contract preparation, salary discussions, and confirmation of new employees.
• Manage employee performance by coordinating appraisals, supporting managers in setting goals, addressing performance gaps, and following up on employee development plans.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace conflicts, staff welfare, engagement, and retention fairly and professionally.
• Identify training needs, organize staff development programmes, assess their effectiveness, and support succession planning for key roles.
• Manage employee records, payroll changes, benefits, HR reporting, and compliance while ensuring all HR information is accurate, confidential, and up to date.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resource Management, with a minimum of 2 years in an HR supervisory or managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, training, compensation, benefits, and separation.
• Good working knowledge of Kenyan labour laws, employment regulations, disciplinary procedures, and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, performance management systems, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Experience working in a fast-paced organization. Previous experience in the media, broadcasting, communications, creative, or a related industry will be an added advantage.
• Professional HR certification, such as CHRP, and active membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management IHRM will be an added advantage.