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Seasoned HR leader with expertise in strategic people operations.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my HR expertise to drive strategic initiatives and foster a positive workplace culture.

I am a seasoned HR leader with over 10 years of experience in strategic people operations, talent management, and organizational development across multiple countries in East Africa. My career has been marked by a proven record of aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, driving process improvements, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures. I am fluent in English and deeply committed to social impact and equity.

In my current role as Director of People & Culture at Moringa School, I have successfully developed and implemented HR strategies that significantly improved employee retention rates to 85% and promotion rates by 50%. I have led the organization’s annual workforce planning process, onboarding over 200 new hires in the last three years. My focus on employee engagement has maintained an index above 80%, fostering a positive work environment that supports business growth.

Throughout my career, I have transitioned HR functions from traditional labor relations to comprehensive strategic support, achieving cost savings and enhancing compliance with employment laws. I am passionate about leadership development and have overseen programs that consistently yield high competency and leadership support indices among managers and leaders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of People & Culture

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Moringa School

Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 9 months)

As Director of People & Culture, I developed HR strategies that improved employee retention to 85% and increased promotion rates by 50%. I managed HR operations ensuring compliance with laws and led workforce planning, onboarding over 200 new hires in 3 years.

HR strategy HR Operations Management Employee Engagement Workforce Planning Process Improvement Compliance Leadership Development Compensation Management Systems Implementation

Head of Human Resource

Proctor & Allan Ltd

Oct 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Transitioned HR to a strategic business support model, implemented compensation policies saving $20k, and managed end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, achieving a 30% growth in business performance through effective performance management.

Compensation Policy Implementation Employee Lifecycle Performance Management Employee Engagement Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Manager

Jacaranda Health

Feb 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 8 months)

Led HR restructuring that improved business performance by 40%, implemented employee engagement programs achieving 90% satisfaction, and revitalized talent acquisition strategies for better hiring outcomes.

Policy Development Employee Engagement Talent Acquisition Performance Management

Human Resource Officer

The Nairobi Hospital

Apr 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 6 months)

Oversaw end-to-end HR processes including recruitment, training, performance management, and employee separation, ensuring effective HR service delivery.

Recruitment Training Performance Management HR Business Partnering

Human Resource Officer

KEMRI-Wellcome Trust

Dec 2010 - Mar 2012 (1 year 3 months)

Managed recruitment, benefits administration, employee contracts, and implemented the company’s first HRIS technology, enhancing HR operational efficiency.

Recruitment Benefits Administration Contracts HRIS Implementation

Human Resource Assistant

Coca-Cola Sabco

Nov 2008 - Jul 2010 (1 year 8 months)

Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, and managing employee exits, while coordinating HR service providers and supporting HR operations.

Recruitment Onboarding HR Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resource Management

2004 - 2008

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Human Resource Management, equipping me with essential skills in managing workforce dynamics and organizational behavior.