Vacancy Announcement Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP)
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital is seeking a highly driven and strategic Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) to join our People & Culture team. This role is critical in enhancing our workforce experience and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to the Chief People and Culture Officer, supporting the delivery of people-centered solutions that drive performance, employee engagement, and operational excellence across the hospital and its satellite clinics.
The successful candidate will play a lead role in implementing employee engagement initiatives, talent development strategies, culture-building frameworks, and workforce planning programs to strengthen our people-first mission and drive service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Serve as the primary HR contact for designated departments, offering strategic guidance and support to managers and teams on workforce-related matters.
2. Partner with department heads to align HR initiatives with hospital goals, including workforce planning, talent development, and performance management.
3. Drive the execution of employee engagement strategies, including town halls, feedback forums, and recognition programs.
4. Support Chief People & Culture Officer by identifying capability gaps and facilitating targeted coaching, learning interventions, and succession planning.
5. Promote a culture of continuous feedback and accountability through proactive support in performance management processes.
6. Conduct pulse surveys and engagement reviews to generate insights and recommend action plans to improve employee morale and retention.
7. Collaborate on organization-wide culture transformation initiatives, embedding hospital values into daily operations and behaviors.
8. Identify and address workforce risks and compliance gaps through regular HR audits and adherence to labor laws.
9. Support the implementation of HR systems, data reporting, and analytics to inform decisions and track impact.
10. Champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a HRBP.
3. Solid understanding of Kenyan labor laws and HR best practices.
4. Strong interpersonal, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
5. Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Demonstrated experience with HR analytics, performance management, and employee engagement tools.
8. Membership in IHRM (or in progress) is an added advantage.
If interested in the position, send in your application enclosing your CV together with a one-page testimony detailing why you feel you are best suited for this position.
Applications should be sent via the recruitment portal https://apps.gerties.org:8073/login to be received not later than June 13th 2025.
“Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer”