HR Business Partner

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Haco Industries was established in the early 1970’s as single-product manufacturer. From those modest beginnings, Haco is now one of the region’s leading FMCG manufacturers, supplying a wide range of products to the entire East African and COMESA Markets.

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or a closely related field.Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management/ Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).An MBA or a relevant Master’s degree is highly preferred and will be considered a significant advantage.Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role within a HR environment, specifically within the Manufacturing or FMCG sectors.Valid and active membership with a recognized professional body, such as IHRM.Strong background in Employee Relations and Labor laws compliance.Proficiency in Job Evaluation frameworks, Change Management, and organizational culture development.Advanced data analytical skills with the ability to translate HR metrics into actionable business insights.Highly conversant with modern HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and digital HR transformation tools.A commercially focused, entrepreneurial mindset aligned with broader business objectives.Superior planning, coordination, and sophisticated interpersonal skills to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Partnership & Organizational Development (OD)Serve as a trusted strategic partner to assigned business units, translating business goals into human capital priorities and delivering high-impact HR solutions.Lead Organizational Development (OD) initiatives, including workforce planning, organizational design reviews, and structure optimization to ensure alignment with long-term strategic objectives.Drive and champion change management efforts for significant organizational transitions (e.g., restructuring, new systems, culture shifts), ensuring effective communication, stakeholder alignment, and employee readiness to maximize adoption and minimize disruption.Act as a key champion for organizational culture, identifying opportunities and executing programs to reinforce desired values and behaviours across the business.Performance, Talent & DevelopmentOversee and drive the Performance Management cycle (e.g., goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual appraisals), coaching managers on effective feedback, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and calibration to foster a high-performance culture.Partner with management to identify key talent and critical roles, supporting succession planning and targeted employee development initiatives.Lead the management of employee engagement and welfare initiatives, driving strategies that improve morale, retention, and overall job satisfaction.Compensation, Benefits & Employee RelationsManage the administration of compensation and benefits programs (e.g., annual salary review, incentive plans, benefits enrolment) for assigned groups, ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance.Provide expert counsel on all employee relations (ER) matters, including complex disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and compliance with labor laws.Lead or actively participate in Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations and manage related communication and implementation activities, as required.HR Policy, Compliance & OperationsDevelop, update, and implement various HR policies, processes, and procedures to ensure they are current, compliant (including local labor laws), and aligned with organizational values and business needs.Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of HR data by maintaining and updating records within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).Lead and execute delegated HR business projects and related strategic assignments as a representative of the HR function.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Labour/employment law, Human resource and personnel development, People management, Conflict management and resolution, Partnerships

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree