HR Business Partner – Plant HR

Position Title: HR Business Partner – Plant HR

Location: Nairobi

Reporting To: Country Head

Note: The position is open only for Kenyan nationals.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a strategic and operational partner to the Management team at our client’s plant, driving people strategies that enable productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency. The role focuses on building a skilled, compliant, and high-performing workforce aligned with the company’s growth ambitions in the paints and coatings industry.

• Collaborate with Country Head and functional leaders to align HR initiatives with production and business goals

• Translate organizational HR strategy into plant-level execution plans

• Drive workforce productivity, cost optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives

• Support change management initiatives (automation, process improvements, expansion projects)

• Plan and manage manpower requirements (permanent and contract workforce)

• Manage onboarding programs to accelerate operational readiness

• Implement induction programs for new hires

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for plant roles (operators, technicians, quality, maintenance etc.)

• Ensure timely hiring aligned with production schedules and capacity expansion

• Build talent pipelines for critical and technical roles.

• Drive goal setting and performance management processes across plant teams

• Align KPIs with production targets, quality standards, and safety metrics

• Partner with line managers to improve team productivity and accountability

• Support performance improvement plans and capability enhancement

• Oversee onboarding, confirmation, transfers, and exit processes

• Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records and HRMS systems

• Manage attendance, leave, and shift scheduling in coordination with operations

• Ensure smooth HR service delivery at the plant

• Ensure adherence to local labor laws, factory regulations, and company policies

• Maintain statutory records and support audits and inspections

• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure governance standards are met

• Drive compliance awareness among employees and supervisors

 

• Drive engagement initiatives suited to plant workforce demographics

• Strengthen communication between management and employees

• Support initiatives to enhance morale, retention, and workplace satisfaction

• Promote company values and ethical practices on the shop floor

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources

• Strong exposure to HR operations, talent management, and compliance

• Strong business and operational understanding

• Data-driven decision-making and analytical mindset (excellent skills in MS Excel mandatory)

• Execution excellence and attention to detail

• Problem-solving and process improvement orientation

• Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented

• High ownership and accountability

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced plant environment

• Willingness to be based at plant location

• Flexibility to align with plant working hours and production cycles

• Familiarity with ERP/HRMS systems