Head, HR & Talent Management

Role Purpose
This is a senior management position and is responsible for all aspects of HR function of the company and subsidiaries/units. The position is responsible for all HR matters.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand organization goals, staffing needs, including recruitment retention, training, and talent development.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organizations human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance, talent management and development productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring.
• Monitors and ensures the organizations compliance with applicable Labour law regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources.
• Develops manages and maintains department budget.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
• Ensure all meetings are held per company calendar.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, half year and annual reports to the deputy CEO in a timely manner in accordance with company calendar.

Education:
• Degree in Human Resource or equivalent in Business Administration, Management Studies, or equivalent relevant field
• Second degree in Business Management, Human Resource Management, or a closely related field preferred
• Membership in a relevant professional body (IHRMP, PHR, SHRM, SPHR, CIPD) is preferred
• A minimum of 8 years in an HR managerial role within a corporate setting

Minimum Requirements
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials and matters with discretion and tact
• High standards of personal integrity and adherence to professional and ethical standards
• Must be objective and firm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of labour law and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Committed to working non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends.
• Willingness to travel short notice.
• An innovative approach and high energy levels
• Enthusiastic and action oriented

Leadership Capabilities

• Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model and inspires others to embrace and live our purpose and values.
• Influence - Builds deep relationships across a diverse network and uses a flexible influencing style to gain buy-in and drive impact.
• Performance drive - Creates opportunities to drive impact; anticipates member firm/stakeholder needs and delivers superior results by leveraging each person’s strengths to build high-performing teams across businesses and borders.
• Strategic direction - Translates broader strategy into a compelling team vision and goals; aligns the team and sets priorities to achieve objectives.
• Talent development - Actively contributes to building the talent pipeline; creates a talent experience that attracts, develops and retains top talent and high-performing teams.
• Inspirational Leadership - Establishes a strong leadership brand and inspires followership through passion, integrity, and appreciation of others.

Technical competencies

• Expert in field with excellent industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and implement strategy.
• Demonstrated execution of complex projects within timeframes and cost.
• Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations.
• Excellent report writing skills
• Solid financial knowledge
• Excellent mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Strong client delivery focus.

How you’ll grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/impact-that-matters.html

To the successful candidates, the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a highly energized team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: www.deloitte.com/ke

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process.

Deadline-8/05/2026