Cranos Jokonya
@cranosjokonya
HR leader driving strategic talent, compliance, and workforce performance.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a Human Resources Management Practitioner with over eight years' experience designing and implementing HR strategies that align with business goals and drive measurable results. I have led recruitment, employee relations, and compliance initiatives across manufacturing and consultancy environments.
My achievements include reducing time-to-hire from 45 to 20 days, cutting turnover dramatically, managing payroll and statutory obligations for 350+ employees, and participating in multiple collective bargaining processes to improve employee retention and satisfaction.
I emphasize data-driven workforce planning, legal compliance, and change management while building positive employee relations and training programs that raise performance metrics. I am pragmatic, strategic, and committed to protecting organizational interests through sound HR policy and practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Human Resources & Administration Manager
Edurate Investments
Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Developed and implemented HR strategies across three manufacturing sites, reduced time-to-hire from 45 to 20 days, filled 15+ positions, and cut turnover by 90% while managing payroll and compliance for 350+ employees.
Human Resources and Administration Manager
Sarah Vale Consultancy
Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 (8 months)
Managed recruitment for 10+ clients with 30-day fill cycles, administered payroll and statutory obligations for 250 employees, and implemented training programs for 300+ employees improving client outcomes.
Human Resources Manager
Imperial Refrigeration
Nov 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Advised senior management, executed talent acquisition filling 100+ positions, managed industrial relations for 800+ employees with minimal litigation, and designed an induction program with 90% satisfaction.
Human Resources and Administrator
Mega Box Enterprises
May 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Managed HR administration duties including recruitment, employee relations and compliance across the business between May 2018 and Nov 2019.
Human Resources Officer
Commercial Ref
Jun 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Supported HR operations including recruitment and employee record management for the period June 2016 to May 2018.
Human Resources Intern
Zimbabwe Open University
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)
Completed HR internship supporting administrative HR functions and learning HR processes from Jan 2014 to Dec 2014.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IPTA
Diploma, Payroll Administration
Completed a Diploma in Payroll Administration in 2023.
Institute of People Management Zimbabwe (IPMZ)
Certificate, Human Resources
Completed a Certificate in Human Resources Matrix from IPMZ in 2022.
University of Zimbabwe
Master of Public Administration, Public Administration
Completed a Masters in Public Administration at the University of Zimbabwe in 2021.
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Politics and Public Management
Awarded a B.Sc. Honours degree in Politics and Public Management in 2015.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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