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Founded in 2022, Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, East Africa’s leading aquaculture platform based in Kenya. The company operates a fully vertically integrated aquaculture model, encompassing hatchery operations, cage-based grow-out, processing, distribution, and sales. Kivu Choice is also one of the country’s largest employers, with over 700 employees, and plans to grow to 1,200 employees within the next three years, reflecting its strong commitment to job creation and inclusive economic development. Over the next five years, Kivu Choice aims to scale into Africa’s largest and most sustainable protein producer, producing and distributing 30,000 tons of fish annually for the Rwandan market and for export across the region. \n\nJob Purpose \n\nThe Senior Human Resources Manager will lead and oversee all human resources functions for Kivu Choice Rwanda, ensuring alignment with Group HR strategy, business objectives, and local labor law requirements. The role is responsible for driving HR operations excellence, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning & development, workforce planning, organizational development, compliance, and employee engagement. \n\n The incumbent will serve as a strategic HR partner to country leadership while ensuring effective execution of operational HR initiatives that support business growth, organizational effectiveness, and employee productivity. \n\nKey Responsibilities \n\nHR Strategy & Business Partnership \n\nImplement group HR strategies, policies, and initiatives within Rwanda. \n\n Partner with Country Leadership and Functional Heads to align workforce plans with business objectives. \n\n Provide strategic HR guidance on organizational design, workforce optimization, talent management, and culture development. \n\n Support organizational growth initiatives, restructuring, and change management programs. \n\n Drive consistent implementation of Group HR standards and governance frameworks.\n\nHuman Resources Operations \n\nLead all HR operational activities, including onboarding, employee lifecycle management, records management, and HR administration. \n\n Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of HR data and employee records. \n\n Develop and implement HR service delivery standards and continuous improvement initiatives. \n\n Manage HR budgets and ensure cost-effective utilization of resources. \n\n Oversee HR systems and reporting requirements. \n\nTalent Acquisition & Workforce Planning \n\nLead recruitment and workforce planning activities across all business functions. \n\n Ensure robust sourcing, assessment, and selection processes. \n\n Build strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions. \n\n Partner with management to identify current and future workforce needs. \n\n Monitor recruitment metrics and hiring effectiveness. \n\nEmployee Relations & Industrial Relations \n\nLead employee relations matters and promote positive employee-employer relationships. \n\n Manage disciplinary processes, grievance handling, investigations, and conflict resolution. \n\n Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and labor law requirements. \n\n Advise managers on employee relations issues and people management matters. \n\n Support engagement with labor authorities and external stakeholders where required. \n\nPerformance Management & Talent Development \n\nDrive performance management cycles and ensure organizational compliance. \n\n Support managers in setting objectives, conducting reviews, and implementing development plans. \n\n Identify capability gaps and coordinate learning interventions. \n\n Facilitate succession planning and talent review processes. \n\n Build internal talent pipelines for critical positions. \n\nLeadership Development & Organizational Effectiveness \n\nCoach managers and leaders on leadership effectiveness and people management. \n\n Support development of future leaders through structured development programs. \n\n Lead organizational development initiatives and culture transformation activities. \n\n Drive employee engagement and retention strategies. \n\nCompensation & Benefits \n\nSupport implementation and administration of compensation and benefits programs. \n\n Conduct salary benchmarking exercises and provide recommendations. \n\n Ensure payroll inputs are accurate and submitted on time. \n\n Monitor employee benefit programs and vendor performance.\n\nCompliance & Governance \n\nEnsure compliance with Rwanda labor laws and statutory requirements. \n\n Implement Group HR policies, procedures, and controls. \n\n Coordinate HR audits and compliance reviews. \n\n Maintain legal and regulatory compliance across all HR processes. \n\n Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics for management review. \n\nQualifications & Experience \n\nEducation \n\nBachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Industrial Relations, Law, or related discipline. \n\n A master's degree in human resources, MBA, organizational development, or a related field is strongly preferred. \n\nProfessional Qualifications \n\nOne or more of the following: \n\nCIPD \n\n SHRM-SCP / SHRM-CP \n\n HRCI Certification \n\n CHRP(K) \n\n IHRM Certification \n\n Equivalent professional HR qualification \n\nExperience \n\nMinimum 15 years of progressive human resources experience. \n\n At least 5 years in a senior HR leadership or managerial role leading HR teams. \n\n Experience managing HR functions within large, fast-paced organizations. \n\n Experience in manufacturing, production, agribusiness, FMCG, logistics, or similar operational environments preferred. \n\n Strong experience in employee relations, talent management, recruitment, organizational development, and HR operations. \n\n Experience working within a multi-site or multi-country environment is highly desirable. \n\n Demonstrated track record of leading organizational change and HR transformation initiatives. \n\nKey Competencies \n\nLeadership \n\nStrategic Leadership \n\n People Management \n\n Team Development \n\n Executive Presence\n\nDecision Making \n\nHuman Resources Expertise \n\nHR Operations Management \n\n Talent Acquisition \n\n Workforce Planning \n\n Employee Relations \n\n Industrial Relations \n\n Performance Management \n\n Succession Planning \n\n Organizational Development \n\n Compensation & Benefits \n\n Labor Law Compliance \n\nBusiness Skills \n\nStrategic Thinking \n\n Business Acumen \n\n Stakeholder Management \n\n Project Management \n\n Budget Management \n\n HR Analytics and Reporting \n\n Change Management \n\n Problem Solving \n\nTravel Requirements \n\nTravel within Rwanda and occasional travel to Group locations as required. \n\n Approximately 20%-30% travel depending on business needs and projects. \n\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) \n\nRecruitment Turnaround Time \n\n Employee Turnover Rate \n\n 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