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gladys` ndivo

@gladysndivo

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Strategic Human Resource Manager driving compliant, high-performance multi-country workforce operations.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an HR leadership role where I can drive compliant workforce governance, strengthen audit-ready HR systems, and deliver high-impact recruitment, performance management, and employee relations in mission-driven environments.

I am a strategic Human Resource professional with over nine years of progressive experience managing multi-country HR operations within complex, high-risk, and mission-driven environments across East and Central Africa. I bring strong expertise in workforce governance, cross-border recruitment, performance management, compliance oversight, and organizational effectiveness, with a proven record of maintaining zero labor disputes.

I’ve standardized HR policies and procedures across multiple jurisdictions, strengthened audit readiness through standardized documentation systems and compliance tracking, and improved operational efficiency using shared services models. I focus on workforce continuity under challenging conditions—sustaining 100% staffing coverage, reducing recruitment lead time by 50%, and supporting retention through structured mentorship and clear career progression frameworks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Human Resource Manager

ES-KO International SAM (UNMISS Operations)

Nov 2024 - Mar 2026 (1 year 4 months)

Led end-to-end recruitment, mobilization, and onboarding of national and international personnel supporting Kenya and South Sudan operations. Served as the primary liaison to a contracted manpower company and provided HR advisory on compliance, employee relations, grievances, discipline, and performance management.

Labor Law Compliance Cross Border Mission Deployment Compliance Audits HR Advisory Employee Relations Grievances Performance Management Subcontractor Management Administrative Compliance

HR & Admin Coordinator (Shared Services)

Hashi Logistics Limited

Sep 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 3 months)

Managed multi-country recruitment and cross-border workforce deployment strategies for mission personnel across Kenya, DRC, and the Central African Republic. Standardized HR policies and SOPs, coordinated performance management and talent initiatives, and supported payroll governance, HRIS updates, visas/contracts, and compliance documentation.

Employee Relations Compliance Monitoring Performance Management Change Management Talent Management Succession Planning Leadership Development HR Policies SOPs HRIS Visa Processing Payroll Compliance

HR & Admin Assistant

Hashi Energy Limited

Feb 2016 - Aug 2019 (3 years 6 months)

Coordinated end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing, selection, and onboarding for new employees. Supported HR lifecycle administration, performance evaluations, payroll administration and leave management, statutory compliance reporting, disciplinary hearings, and expatriate visa/work-permit matters.

Performance Evaluation Payroll Administration Leave Management Compliance Reporting Disciplinary Expatriate Workforce Administration Visa Processing Benefits Management