Senior Human Resources Manager

Location : Rwanda (Kagano)

Company : Kivu Choice

Reports ToGroup HR Operations Director

Direct ReportsHR Managers, Recruiters, HR Administrators, and Learning & Development Coordinators.

About Kivu Choice

Kivu Choice is Rwanda’s largest protein producer and one of the fastest-growing aquaculture companies in Africa. Founded in 2022, Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, East Africa’s leading aquaculture platform based in Kenya. The company operates a fully vertically integrated aquaculture model, encompassing hatchery operations, cage-based grow-out, processing, distribution, and sales. Kivu Choice is also one of the country’s largest employers, with over 700 employees, and plans to grow to 1,200 employees within the next three years, reflecting its strong commitment to job creation and inclusive economic development. Over the next five years, Kivu Choice aims to scale into Africa’s largest and most sustainable protein producer, producing and distributing 30,000 tons of fish annually for the Rwandan market and for export across the region.

Job Purpose

• The Senior Human Resources Manager will lead and oversee all human resources functions for Kivu Choice Rwanda, ensuring alignment with Group HR strategy, business objectives, and local labor law requirements. The role is responsible for driving HR operations excellence, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning & development, workforce planning, organizational development, compliance, and employee engagement.

• The incumbent will serve as a strategic HR partner to country leadership while ensuring effective execution of operational HR initiatives that support business growth, organizational effectiveness, and employee productivity.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Business Partnership

• Implement group HR strategies, policies, and initiatives within Rwanda.

• Partner with Country Leadership and Functional Heads to align workforce plans with business objectives.

• Provide strategic HR guidance on organizational design, workforce optimization, talent management, and culture development.

• Support organizational growth initiatives, restructuring, and change management programs.

• Drive consistent implementation of Group HR standards and governance frameworks.

Human Resources Operations

• Lead all HR operational activities, including onboarding, employee lifecycle management, records management, and HR administration.

• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of HR data and employee records.

• Develop and implement HR service delivery standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage HR budgets and ensure cost-effective utilization of resources.

• Oversee HR systems and reporting requirements.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead recruitment and workforce planning activities across all business functions.

• Ensure robust sourcing, assessment, and selection processes.

• Build strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.

• Partner with management to identify current and future workforce needs.

• Monitor recruitment metrics and hiring effectiveness.

Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

• Lead employee relations matters and promote positive employee-employer relationships.

• Manage disciplinary processes, grievance handling, investigations, and conflict resolution.

• Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and labor law requirements.

• Advise managers on employee relations issues and people management matters.

• Support engagement with labor authorities and external stakeholders where required.

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Drive performance management cycles and ensure organizational compliance.

• Support managers in setting objectives, conducting reviews, and implementing development plans.

• Identify capability gaps and coordinate learning interventions.

• Facilitate succession planning and talent review processes.

• Build internal talent pipelines for critical positions.

Leadership Development & Organizational Effectiveness

• Coach managers and leaders on leadership effectiveness and people management.

• Support development of future leaders through structured development programs.

• Lead organizational development initiatives and culture transformation activities.

• Drive employee engagement and retention strategies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Support implementation and administration of compensation and benefits programs.