Senior Human Resources Manager

Description (Public)

The Senior Human Resources Manager leads and oversees all human resources functions for Kivu Choice Rwanda, ensuring alignment with Group HR strategy, business objectives and Rwanda labour law across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and organisational development.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Implement group HR strategies, policies and initiatives within Rwanda
Partner with Country Leadership and Functional Heads to align workforce plans with business objectives
Provide strategic HR guidance on organisational design, workforce optimisation, talent management and culture development
Lead all HR operational activities including onboarding, employee lifecycle management, records management and HR administration
Lead recruitment and workforce planning activities across all business functions and build talent pipelines for critical roles
Lead employee relations and industrial relations, including disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations and conflict resolution
Ensure compliance with Rwanda labour laws and statutory requirements and coordinate HR audits and compliance reviews
Drive performance management cycles, facilitate succession planning and lead leadership development and culture transformation
Conduct salary benchmarking, support compensation and benefits administration and ensure accurate payroll inputs
Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics for management review

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Industrial Relations, Law or a related discipline
A master's degree in Human Resources, MBA, Organisational Development or a related field is strongly preferred
One or more of: CIPD, SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP, HRCI Certification, CHRP(K), IHRM Certification or an equivalent professional HR qualification
Minimum 15 years of progressive human resources experience
At least 5 years in a senior HR leadership or managerial role leading HR teams
Experience in manufacturing, production, agribusiness, FMCG, logistics or similar operational environments preferred
Experience in a multi-site or multi-country environment is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies:

Strategic leadership and people management
Team development and executive presence
HR operations management
Talent acquisition and organisational development
Employee relations and industrial relations
Decision making and change leadership

How to Apply

About Kivu Choice Ltd

Kivu Choice is a vertically integrated aquaculture company based in Rwanda with an associated hatchery, cage production, distribution, and sales outlets. Founded in 2021, Kivu Choice has grown into Rwanda's largest protein producer, dedicated to democratizing access to high-quality animal protein through continuous innovation, sustainable farming practices, and developing top talent across the region.