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SamaHuman Resources Generalist
Jan. 2023 - Jun. 2023KenyaAchievements
● • Championed and partially established HR business partnering in the organization and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in improved alignment between people initiatives and business objectives.
• Designed and executed initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention. Launched programs such as mentorship, career development frameworks, personal development plans and recognition schemes that resulted in increased employee satisfaction and reduced turnover rates.
• Developed and executed diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering an inclusive work environment. I championed for the creation of ERGs, implemented unconscious bias training and established diversity recruitment strategies, resulting in increased diversity within the company at all levels in East Africa.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to attract top-tier talent by refining job descriptions, optimizing recruitment channels, and establishing relationships with different stakeholders. • Implemented a data-driven approach to workforce planning, resulting in a more accurate prediction of talent needs and requirements by close to 25% in East Africa.
• Played a key change manager and support role in managing organizational change during a global company-wide restructuring, including job role redesignations and talent redeployments support, resulting in a smooth transition and minimal disruption to business operations.
• Project lead for the designing and implementation of a new performance management framework aligning with company goals and values transitioning employees to a high performing culture and resulting in a 15% improvement in overall performance ratings.
SamaSenior Business Recruiter
Nov. 2021 - Dec. 2022Nairobi, KenyaAchievements.
• • Developed and optimized a referral program that resulted in an increase in the number of referrals which resulted in 50% of new hires coming from employee referrals, leading to better-quality hires especially at senior management and executive level.
• Developed and delivered effective training programs for hiring managers, current and new recruiters, resulting in a 40% increase in productivity within one year.
• Improved candidate experience by implementing a new onboarding program and regularly conducting candidate feedback surveys, resulting in a 70% increase in retention rate.
• Part of the of project implementation team for a new recruitment technology platform (Green-House), reducing the time-to-hire by 40% and generally improving overall candidate experience.
• Streamlined the recruitment process by leveraging technology and automation, resulting in a 25% reduction in time spent on administrative and repetitive tasks and a more efficient workflow for myself and the hiring team.
• Streamlined the recruitment process, reducing the time-to-hire and time-to-fill by an average of 25 and 50% respectively, which in turn increased candidate satisfaction by close to 30% over one year.
• Successfully negotiated and closed multiple high-level executive and senior management hires, resulting in a significant positive impact on the company's overall growth and profitability.
SamaTalent Acquisition Consultant
May. 2021 - Nov. 2021Nairobi, Kenya• Assessed candidates’ information, including C.Vs., portfolios and references.
• Coordinated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs in different areas and departments.
• Created job descriptions and interview questions that reflected the requirements for each position.
• Determined selection criteria for candidates by liaising with managers and other members of staff.
• End-to-end recruitment activities; CV Reviews, candidate communication, assessment evaluation, building and maintaining Hiring Manager relationships, sending out offer letters on behalf of Hiring Managers.
• Identified and refined down the most suitable talent from available candidates
• Kept records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with key stakeholders.
• Organized and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline.
• Planned interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews – when possible.
• Sourced applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks.
• Supported other recruitment functions such as Sourcing, Outreach, and Recruitment Project work
Idrata Developers LimitedHuman Resources Generalist
Nov. 2014 - Oct. 2020Nairobi , KenyaAchievements
• Developed the organization’s first standardized disciplinary process and tracking system that acted as an insulator from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair discipline processes and settlement.
• Instituted a new all hire process including benefits administration, leave management, termination process and ensured that all the processes were compliant with the prevailing labour laws and regulatory framework and certifications. This was in addition to serving as the link between the management and staff on the same.
• Introduced creative and cost-effective incentives and morale-boosting programs that were geared to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.
• Introduced exit interviews to enable the organization better understand and retain the workforce and with that cut down employee turnover by 30 percent • Introduced the organization’s first formal performance review program and process, creating a flexible and well-received tool that was beneficial to both the organization and employees as well.
• Revised job descriptions and specifications across all levels in the organization. “Shadowed” and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for different positions
IDRATA DEVELOPERS LTDHuman Resources Assistant
Jan. 2014 - Oct. 2014Nairobi,KenyaAdministered all on-boarding processes for new employees and clearance process for exit employees.
Administered the company payroll and ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions: PAYE, NHIF and NSSF.
Assisted in other administrative duties of human resources that supported the talent cycle.
Assisted in carrying out training needs analysis and manage delivery of training and development plans
Assisted in resolving employee requests and issues and maintain a log register on the same.
Coordinated various office support services, including purchasing and facilities management
Implemented learning processes and procedures in order to evaluate their impact on learning and development initiatives.
Managed human resource documents and managed company files and archives.
Reviewed and updated position profiles and ensured the alignment to organizational needs.
Supported senior-level managers and supervised other support staff.
Third party vendor management.
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