Job Title: Employee Relations Manager

Reports to: Head of HR

Location: Nairobi

WATU is a focus-driven, customer-centric company that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to be an entrepreneur and achieve their ambitious goals in life. As Africa’s fastest-growing Asset Finance company, we see the continent’s bright and prosperous future and want to be part of making it a reality. Our vision is to provide asset financing for motorcycles and three-wheelers to those who understand that when provided with the right tools, they can fulfill their dreams and the needs of their families and community. We Empower Entrepreneurs by providing the means needed to move and improve lives.
We are looking for doers who are ready to roll up their sleeves and, with their hard work and dedication, create the impact needed in our communities. Do you want to become a part of our ambitious and creative team of smart individuals and make a difference and you have what it takes? Then read on and apply for this exciting opportunity!

Our business is growing rapidly with more than 150,000 customers in Kenya. In this context, we are seeking to onboard an Employee Relations Manager to who will deliver on programs that enhance the overall employee engagement and relations whilst in compliance with both company and regulatory employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Identify and develop programs that foster fair, respectful, and consistent approach to employee relations.
2. Collate and analyse data and metrics on existing or potential employee welfare initiatives to develop strategies and/or recommendations for positive employee relations.
3. Develop policies, procedures and programs that address key risks and support the business in promoting of fair and equitable employee relations and decisions.
4. Ensure employee policies and procedures are compliant with employment regulations. From time to time, evaluate existing HR processes and practices and make recommendations.
5. Develop diversity and inclusivity programs across the business and partner with HRBPs for implementation.
6. Serve as liaison person for fundamental HR issues partnering with HRBPs in complex employee relations issue for resolution.
7. Design interventions, including surveys to capture employee issues/ welfare status for action planning.
8. Lead business-wide training on best employee relation practices and strategies.
9. Represent the organization in contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience required:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Law or Human Resource Management.
  • 5-7 years’ experience in generalist HR with at least 4 years handling employee relations
  • Sound knowledge of the principles and practices of employee and about relations
  • Good understanding and application of employment law and regulations.
  • Demonstrable experience executing programs that positively impact employee relations.

What we offer:

• Be a part of an international, dynamic and driven team that has set their aspirations high and work hard to achieve those
• Opportunities to learn and grow together with us
• Competitive compensation package
• Health benefits

Do you see yourself being part of the WATU team? Then please apply with your CV and a cover letter, we are looking forward to working with you!