Lydiah Miricho
@lydiahmiricho
Experienced HR leader with 12+ years in recruitment, change management, and HR operations.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished HR professional with over 12 years of experience across human resources and consulting, focused on recruitment, performance management, compliance, and organizational development.
I have delivered HR consulting engagements for major clients including Unilever Kenya, Safaricom, Coca-Cola Bottlers (Mombasa), DHL, and Mumias Sugar Company, leading job evaluations, salary restructuring, and change management initiatives.
As Managing Director at a dairy processing plant, I oversaw operations, regulatory compliance, performance appraisal systems, capital investments, and cross-functional leadership, and I recently supported remote recruitment projects as a Senior HR Sourcing Specialist.
I hold a Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Option) with First Class Honours, am an Associate Member of IHRM, and bring a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to HR strategy, talent acquisition, and organizational change.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior HR Sourcing Specialist
Gratitude Inc.
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)
Supported end-to-end recruitment for multiple roles during a short-term remote contract by creating job descriptions, sourcing and screening candidates, and conducting initial interviews to deliver qualified shortlists.
Managing Director
Awesome Foods
Jan 2017 - Apr 2022 (5 years 3 months)
Led operations of a dairy processing plant, implemented performance appraisal and staff development systems, ensured regulatory compliance, and delivered process improvements and capital investment projects to improve efficiency.
Lead Human Resources Consultant
Lymi People Consultancy Ltd.
Oct 2014 - Jan 2017 (2 years 3 months)
Delivered recruitment, onboarding, HR audits, job evaluations and salary benchmarking for clients; implemented ATS, training programs, restructuring and performance management systems to improve HR effectiveness.
Change Management Lead
Servetech Systems
Aug 2014 - Oct 2014 (2 months)
Led change impact assessments and formulated change strategies while developing training, communication and coaching plans to support leadership and stakeholders during a secondment to Unilever Kenya.
Human Resources Consultant
Inspirations Management Consultants
Feb 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 8 months)
Provided recruitment, skills assessments, training and organizational reviews for corporate clients, delivering job evaluations and HR advisory services to improve workforce capability.
Human Resources Consultant
Career Directions Ltd.
Jan 2010 - Feb 2012 (2 years 1 month)
Advised clients on HR best practices, conducted audits, policy reviews, recruitment and salary benchmarking to strengthen HR compliance and operational processes.
Human Resources Trainee
NAS Airport Services
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008 (11 months)
Supported HR operations including time and attendance, payroll inputs, leave administration, personnel file maintenance and participation in disciplinary and staff development initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kabarak University
Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resource
2006 - 2009
Grade: First Class Honours
Activities and societies: Member, Outdoor Club (2006)
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with Human Resource option, graduating with First Class Honours.
Materi Girls Centre
KCSE, Secondary Education
2002 - 2005
Activities and societies: Chairperson, Girl Guides Association; Member, Drama Club; Member, Netball Club (2004)
Completed secondary education and sat the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
Utawala Academy
KCPE, Primary Education
1994 - 2001
Activities and societies: Member, Scouts Association (1996)
Completed primary education and sat the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE).
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