Posted: 5/2/2026
    Valid until: 5/30/2026

    HR Business Partner – Talent Development & Retention at HotPoint Appliances

    FULL TIME
    ON SITE
    Senior
    Retail, Wholesale, E-commerce & FMCG

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    Job Description

    Hotpoint Appliances Ltd was established in 1984. Its first store was located in the Sarit Centre shopping mall in Nairobi. In late 1990s Hotpoint was awarded the Sole Distributorship Agency for LG Electronics. Later on, it went on to acquire agencies for other global brands including Ariston, Westpoint and Kenwood. The company quickly expanded its operations.

    Job Purpose: To drive the Internal Talent Lifecycle by ensuring that once talent is acquired, it is nurtured, developed, and strategically engaged to meet current and future business needs.

    Key Responsibilities

    1. Design and maintain a comprehensive Competency Framework for all roles within the organization to standardize performance expectations.
    2. Map out clear, documented Career Progression Paths to provide employees with visible and structured growth trajectories.
    3. Oversee the Internal Job Mobility framework, ensuring high-potential (HiPo) employees are prioritized for vacancies to meet internal hiring targets.
    4. Lead job evaluation processes and remuneration surveys to ensure equitable and competitive pay structures.
    5. Design and implement a strategy encompassing mental, physical, and financial health, including the management of the Employee Assistance Program.
    6. Drive monthly engagement activities and staff welfare programs to enhance the Employee Value Proposition.
    7. Lead the Graduate Management Trainee and Internship programs from onboarding through to confirmation.
    8. Coordinate departmental rotations to ensure trainees receive high-touch mentorship and rigorous performance assessments.
    9. Act as an embedded consultant to align business plans with tailored talent strategies.
    10. Lead departments through Change Management initiatives, specifically during the adoption of new technologies or structural shifts.
    11. Utilize data analytics to report on "Skill Set Growth," labor costs, and engagement scores to advise leadership on financial and talent decisions.

    Required Qualifications

    1. Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
    2. Professional Certification: CHRP (Certified HR Professional) or equivalent (Ongoing or Completed).
    3. 5–7 years in HR, with a strong emphasis on Talent Management, or as a Junior HRBP.
    4. Proficiency in HR Information Systems and HR Analytics.
    5. High emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, persuasive communication, and project management skills.

    Job Details

    Salary Type

    Monthly

    Job Function

    Human Resources & Recruitment

    Minimum Experience

    5 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@hotpoint.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

    Tips for HR Business Partner – Talent Development & Retention:

    1. Emphasize Strategic Impact: Highlight how your talent development and retention strategies directly contribute to business objectives and organizational growth.

    2. Showcase Data-Driven Decisions: Provide examples of how you've used HR analytics to inform talent decisions, measure program effectiveness, and advise leadership.

    3. Demonstrate Change Management Expertise: Discuss your experience in leading employees and departments through organizational changes, particularly those related to talent initiatives or new technologies.

    4. Focus on Employee Experience: Detail your approach to enhancing the employee value proposition, fostering a positive culture, and improving overall engagement and well-being.

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