Human Resources Business Partner at Liquid Intelligent Technologies

OUR BEHAVIOURS

At Liquid Kenya, we embody a culture of ownership, collaboration, and operational excellence. Our behaviours reflect how we show up every day — with integrity, purpose, and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes:

• Core behaviour: Accountability I accept full accountability and responsibility for my actions, behaviours, performance and decisions in the workplace.
• Core behaviour: Agility I bring people, processes, connectivity and technology together, to find the most appropriate and effective way of working to carry out a particular task.
• Core behaviour: Collaboration I work together with others and contribute my expertise, to achieve a common goal and to help each other succeed.
• Core behaviour: Follow-through In the quest for a high standard of operational excellence I will ensure the optimization of work processes, with a continuous improvement mindset and a personal commitment to delivering quality work at all times.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• This role is for a Strategic HR Generalist/Partner focused on driving organizational performance and compliance within Liquid Kenya (a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies).The successful candidate serves as a critical link between business strategy and people strategy, handling both high-level, strategic functions and essential operational duties

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HR as a Strategic Change Partner

• Lead and support organizational change initiatives including restructures, onboarding, exits, and internal mobility
• Champion the rollout and adoption of new HR systems, policies, and digital platforms
• Facilitate clear, empathetic communication during transitions to minimize disruption and maintain engagement

Culture & Leadership Enablement

• Promote values-based leadership and inclusive workplace practices across teams
• Monitor team dynamics, morale, and engagement metrics to inform leadership interventions
• Support managers in embedding desired behaviours and cultural norms aligned with Cassava’s Values

Policy Governance & Compliance

• Ensure consistent and lawful application of HR policies across departments
• Manage grievances, disciplinary actions, and exits in full compliance with the Kenyan Employment Act
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external compliance reviews

HR StrategyExecution

• Translate business objectives into actionable HR priorities and execution plans
• Advise line managers on workforce planning, succession, and capability development
• Deliver monthlyHR dashboards and insights to inform leadership decisions and track progress

Payroll Administration

• Prepare and validate monthlypayroll inputs including reports, leave records,and statutory deductions
• Liaise with Finance to ensure timelysalary disbursements and resolution of payroll-related queries
• Maintain confidential payroll records and support audits, reconciliations, and statutory reporting

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Collect, organize,and analyze HR data (e.g.,headcount, attrition, leave trends) to support decision-making
• Generate routineand ad hoc reports for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and relevance
• Maintain data integrity across HRIS platforms and contribute to process optimization initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Partner with HR colleagues, Finance, and departmental leads to streamline workflows and improve service delivery
• Participate in HR projectsand contribute to initiatives that enhance employeeexperience and operational efficiency

Payroll Processing

• End-to-end payroll execution includes inputs, statutory deductions, reconciliations, and audit support. Requires working knowledge of multiple HR/payroll systems (e.g., SAP, BambooHR, PaySpace)

HRIS & Data Integrity

• Maintain clean, reliable data across HR systems and ensure consistency across platforms
• HR Analytics (Power BI/Tableau)
• Build and interpret dashboards using Power BI or Tableau to track headcount, attrition, leave, and engagement trends

Kenyan Labour Law

• Apply Employment Act in grievances, exits, contracts, and policy enforcement
• Performance Management
• Design and manage appraisal cycles, PIPs, and coaching frameworks with clear linkage to productivity KPIs and workforce planning.

Learning & Development

• Proven success implementing at least three L&D strategies (e.g., peer-led learning, digital induction, performance-linked training)

Recruitment Operations

• Manage interview coordination, onboarding documentation, and recruitment cycle tracking

Compliance & Audits

• Maintain audit-ready files and support internal/external reviews

Excel & Reporting Tools

• Use formulas, pivot tables, and templates for HR reporting

Cross-Functional Liaison

• Collaborate with Finance, Tech, and Admin teams on shared HR processes

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum3 years’ experience in a similarHRBP role
• Strongworking knowledge of Kenyan labourlaw and HR best practices
• Proven ability to work independently and drive initiatives across multiple HR workstreams
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills

MEMBERSHIP

• Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management