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Shirley Omari

@shirleyomari

Passion and expert in HR and recruitment, excelling in strategy, talent growth, and performance.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

  • Recruitment Specialist

  • HR Manager

  • HR Specialist

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist

I am a passionate and results-driven HR professional with over a decade of experience designing and executing people-focused strategies that align with organizational goals and drive meaningful impact. My expertise spans all through HR from talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and HR policy development, all aimed at creating high-performing and inclusive workplaces. I thrive on leveraging data-driven insights to streamline processes, foster employee engagement, and develop tailored solutions that enhance workforce productivity and retention. With a deep commitment to equity, I have successfully implemented initiatives that improve leadership diversity and reduce unconscious bias in recruitment practices.

Throughout my career, I have built robust talent pipelines, led end-to-end recruitment strategies, and empowered leaders through coaching and training. My approach emphasizes aligning people strategies with business objectives, fostering environments that celebrate innovation, collaboration, and growth. I am driven by the opportunity to champion HR solutions that prioritize employee well-being, organizational excellence, and sustainable growth while continuously contributing to thought leadership in the HR space.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PA
Current

Global Senior Sourcer

Pariti

Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Sourced and engaged top-tier candidates using direct outreach, social media, job boards, and networking events. Filled up to 217 executive candidates within a quarter and improved pipeline efficiency through tighter collaboration and planning.

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Current

Senior Referrer

Pariti

Apr 2022 - Present (4 years)

Sourcing and referring top-tier candidates for senior positions, with a proven track record of achieving a success rate of over 70% in successful placements each year. I ensure alignment with organizational goals and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for critical leadership roles.






SL
Current

HR Management Consultant (Skyville)

Skyville Limited

Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Delivered HR consultation using data analytics to elevate employee engagement. Improved hiring outcomes by screening and interviewing candidates and achieving a high offer acceptance rate through effective offer negotiations after sourcing.

BF

HR Manager

bFREE

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021 (9 months)

Managed the employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding.
Ensured compliance with Compensation & Benefits policies.
Implemented initiatives to drive engagement and a healthy work environment.
Supported people managers in action planning and follow-up for employee engagement improvements.
Built HR/Admin department with standardized policies and systems at BFREE.

MA

HR Specialist

Microsoft East Africa

Nov 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Automated recruitment processes and managed candidate workflows to improve efficiency across hiring activities. Reduced time-to-hire through streamlined coordination and scheduling while supporting offer management and recruitment tracking.

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HR Specialist

NTT

Jan 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 10 months)

Led the automation of HR processes to establish a tiered system that enhances focus on strategic HR initiatives.
Supported the full recruitment lifecycle, from identifying talent needs to sourcing, conducting interviews at all levels, and managing employee experience through engagement, ensuring a healthy turnover rate.
Managed daily HR administrative tasks.

DL

People & Culture

Dimension Data East Africa Limited

Jan 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 10 months)

Improved candidate experience by automating recruitment processes through ATS and enhancing end-to-end hiring coordination. Supported diversity initiatives and evaluated cultural fit through structured screening and interviews.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SU

Strathmore University

Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resource Management

2013 - 2017

II

Institution of Human Resource Management (IHRM)

Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Human Resource Management

Earned the Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) credential with IHRM.

AP

Academy of Certified HR Professionals

ACHRP, Human Resource Management

Earned the ACHRP credential through the Academy of Certified HR Professionals.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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