HEAD OF HR
Job Description
HEAD OF HR
Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants Ltd
Human Resources
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Nairobi
Full Time
Mining, Energy & Metals
KSh
400,000 - 450,000
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Job summary
The Head of HR leads the people strategy and human resources function of an oil and gas company. The role partners with executive leadership and operational managers to build a capable workforce, strengthen employee relations, manage people costs and support safe, reliable operations. It oversees HR delivery across corporate offices and operational
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level
Senior level
Experience Length
10 years
Language Requirement
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
- PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
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Align the HR strategy and workforce plan with business growth and operational requirements.
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Build leadership capability, retain critical talent and strengthen succession coverage.
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Promote fair employment practices, effective employee relations and a culture of accountability.
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Maintain workforce readiness and support health, safety, security and environmental priorities.
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Improve HR service delivery, employee experience and management visibility of people costs and risks.
- DTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. HR Strategy and Workforce Planning
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Develop and execute the HR strategy, annual operating plan and departmental budget.
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Translate business and site requirements into workforce plans, staffing structures and succession priorities.
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Advise executive leadership on organisational design, restructuring, change management and people risks.
B. Talent Acquisition and Development
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Lead recruitment and onboarding for technical, operational, commercial and leadership positions.
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Develop succession plans and retention programmes for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
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Coordinate competency assessments and training with operational and HSSE leaders, including role-specific certifications and refresher training.
C. Employee and Industrial Relations
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Oversee grievances, disciplinary processes, investigations and employee exits with fairness, confidentiality and appropriate documentation.
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Lead union engagement and collective bargaining where applicable, and support constructive employee consultation.
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Coach managers on people decisions and implement measures to prevent harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
D. Performance Management and Organisational Culture
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Lead objective setting, performance reviews and improvement plans linked to business and operational outcomes.
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Develop leadership capability and strengthen managerial accountability for team performance.
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Use employee feedback to improve engagement, retention and organisational culture.
E. Reward Payroll and People Cost Management
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Oversee compensation structures, benefits, salary reviews and equitable reward practices.
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Provide HR oversight of payroll controls, employee data, statutory deduction coordination and timely resolution of payroll issues.
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Monitor headcount, overtime, allowances, contractor costs and HR budget performance in partnership with Finance and Operations.
F. HR Governance and Operational Workforce Support
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