Senior Human Resource Officer – Flowers

AAA Growers Limited is an agricultural company founded in 2000, specializing in floriculture and cut flower production in Kenya. They are a leading grower and exporter of fresh produce.

The Senior Human Resource Officer will be responsible for overseeing all human resource functions within the Flowers Division of AAA Growers Limited. This includes strategic involvement in workforce planning, managing the entire recruitment and onboarding process, implementing and monitoring performance management systems, and fostering talent development initiatives. The role also encompasses handling employee relations, ensuring HR compliance with labor laws and company policies, and working closely with divisional management to enhance overall operational efficiency and employee performance.

1. Maintain accurate organizational charts and ensure all positions have current, approved job descriptions aligned with the grading framework.
2. Manage the complete recruitment and onboarding process for operational and supervisory roles, ensuring timely hiring.
3. Develop and monitor employee Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), coordinate performance reviews, and track performance improvement plans.
4. Maintain talent records, support succession planning, identify development needs, and organize employee training programs.
5. Provide initial HR support, address employee concerns, assist line managers in resolving workplace issues, and escalate formal matters as necessary.
6. Keep accurate HR records, prepare regular reports, and ensure adherence to labor laws, company policies, and relevant social audit standards.

1. Hold a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or an equivalent qualification.
2. Possess a minimum of three years of HR experience in an operational setting.
3. Demonstrate proven experience in recruitment, performance management, job description development, organogram management, and KPI frameworks.
4. Have strong knowledge of Kenyan labor laws and HR best practices.
5. Exhibit excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
6. Be proficient in HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications.
7. Experience in floriculture, cut flower production, or a similar agricultural environment is an advantage.
8. Knowledge of social audit standards such as Fairtrade, GRASP, and SMETA is an advantage.