• Position Title: HR Business Partner (1 Position)
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Application Deadline: January 12, 2026
• Category/Department: Human Resources / HR
• Salary: Estimated KES 150,000 – 250,000 Monthly (Note: This is an estimate based on 2025 market data from BrighterMonday Kenya for senior HRBP roles in FMCG/manufacturing. Final salary determined by Haco Industries.)

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Introduction

Haco Industries Kenya Limited, one of the region’s leading FMCG manufacturers supplying personal/home care brands (MIADI, AMARA, SO-SOFT, SPARKLE, ACE, Haco pegs/rulers) and licensed distributor of Palmers across East Africa/COMESA, is recruiting an HR Business Partner to act as strategic architect aligning human capital with business goals, leading organizational development, change management, performance/talent systems, compensation/benefits, employee relations, and compliance.

Requiring a Bachelor’s in HR/Business or related + Post Graduate Diploma/CHRP (MBA/Master’s advantage), minimum 5 years supervisory HR in Manufacturing/FMCG, IHRM membership, and expertise in labour laws, job evaluation, change management, HRIS, and data analytics, this full-time role demands commercial mindset and sophisticated interpersonal skills. Ideal for strategic, ethical HR leaders passionate about high-performance culture, this opportunity aligns with Kenya’s FMCG growth and Vision 2030’s workforce development goals. This role suits proactive, data-driven partners ready for impactful contributions in a leading indigenous brand.

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About Haco Industries Kenya Limited

Haco Industries (Kenya) Limited is one of the region’s leading FMCG manufacturers, supplying a wide range of products to the entire East African and COMESA Markets. We are well known as an indigenous Kenyan company that manufactures quality personal and home care brands that include MIADI, AMARA, SO-SOFT, SPARKLE, ACE, Haco pegs, and rulers. We are also the only licensed distributor of Palmers in Kenya. Our desire is to be able to add value to the everyday life of our customers across Africa.

Haco fosters a culture of quality, innovation, and value addition, delivering trusted brands. For HR Business Partners, Haco provides strategic role, leadership exposure, and meaningful impact in employee excellence.

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Role Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic architect, aligning human capital initiatives with business goals to drive organizational performance. This role leads end-to-end organizational development, change management, and workforce planning while fostering a high-performance culture through robust talent and performance management. By balancing expert counsel on employee relations and compensation with rigorous regulatory compliance, the HRBP serves as a vital liaison between leadership and staff, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize engagement and operational efficiency.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Organizational Development (OD)

• Serve as trusted strategic partner to assigned business units, translating goals into human capital priorities/delivering high-impact HR solutions.
• Lead OD initiatives: workforce planning, organizational design reviews, structure optimization for strategic alignment.
• Drive/change champion organizational transitions (restructuring, systems, culture shifts) – communication/stakeholder alignment/employee readiness.
• Champion organizational culture – identify opportunities/execute programs reinforcing values/behaviours.

Performance, Talent & Development

• Oversee/drive Performance Management cycle (goal setting, reviews, appraisals) – coach managers on feedback/PIPs/calibration for high-performance culture.
• Partner management identifying key talent/critical roles – support succession planning/targeted development.
• Lead employee engagement/welfare initiatives – improve morale/retention/satisfaction.

Compensation, Benefits & Employee Relations

• Manage compensation/benefits administration (salary review, incentives, enrolment) – ensure equity/competitiveness/compliance.
• Provide expert counsel on ER matters (disciplinary, grievances, conflict) – fair/consistent policy/law application.
• Lead/participate CBA negotiations/communication/implementation as required.

HR Policy, Compliance & Operations

• Develop/update/implement HR policies/processes/procedures – current/compliant/values-aligned/business needs.
• Ensure HR data integrity/confidentiality – maintain/update records in HRIS.
• Lead/execute delegated HR business projects/strategic assignments as HR representative.

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Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management / Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).
• MBA or relevant Master’s highly preferred/advantage.
• Valid/active membership recognized professional body e.g. IHRM.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory HR in Manufacturing/FMCG.
• Strong background Employee Relations/Labour laws compliance.
• Proficiency Job Evaluation frameworks, Change Management, organizational culture development.
• Advanced data analytical skills – translate HR metrics actionable insights.
• Highly conversant modern HRIS/digital HR transformation tools.
• Commercially focused, entrepreneurial mindset aligned business objectives.
• Superior planning/coordination/sophisticated interpersonal skills complex stakeholder environments.

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Company Culture and Values

Haco Industries fosters a culture of quality, innovation, and value addition, delivering trusted brands. With regional reach, Haco promotes diversity through inclusive operations, encouraging collaboration via strategic HR. Values of integrity, performance, and engagement guide operations, with HR Business Partners central to workforce excellence.

Haco supports growth with strategic exposure and responsibility, creating a dynamic workplace. For the HR Business Partner, this means driving high-performance in a supportive environment, aligned with Vision 2030.

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How to Apply

Apply now for the HR Business Partner position at Haco Industries Kenya Limited.

1. Fill Pre-Application Form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vyEBDbEyrUystbSs11BhZUAT7R-uzLZCuimWN5Law1xUNUNPSU4zU0lEMkhZODNSWUZVSVE3NEIxUS4u&route=shorturl
2. Email Application: Forward CV + copies of application letter, academic/professional certificates, testimonials to jobs@haco.co.ke by January 12, 2026.

Haco Industries is an equal opportunity employer. No fees.

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Expert Tips for Success as HR Business Partner at Haco Industries: A Shortlister’s Perspective

As a recruiter shortlisting for Haco’s HR Business Partner, I prioritize applications that demonstrate strategic alignment, change leadership, and FMCG HR compliance in manufacturing. With a 70% rejection rate due to generic CVs or no 5 years supervisory FMCG, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your CHRP/Master’s and commercial mindset. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, email/cover, and interview.

Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Strategic HR Achievement

Why It Works: Recruiters seek strategic partners—50% of shortlists go to candidates with OD/performance metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Led OD initiatives increasing efficiency 30%”) grabs attention, proving your alignment.

CV Example:
“Led OD initiatives as HRBP candidate increasing efficiency 30%.”
Why: This showcases your alignment, aligning with translating goals needs.

Email Example:
“As CHRP with 5 years FMCG, I drove change management with 95% adoption, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s transitions needs.

Interview Example:
“As HRBP, I championed 50 culture programs quarterly with 92% reinforcement, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story highlights your alignment with metrics.

How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with an efficiency/adoption metric. Include “HR Business Partner” and “strategic partnership” in your CV and email. Practice a 30-second interview story.

Tip 2: Highlight Organizational Development with Example

Why It Works: Lead OD/workforce planning/design is core—recruiters prioritize developers. A specific example of development (e.g., “Developed workforce plans for 500 staff with 95% alignment”) shows development.

CV Example:
“Developed workforce plans for 500 staff as HRBP candidate with 95% alignment.”
Why: This quantifies your development, aligning with OD initiatives needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I optimized 30 structures with 90% objectives, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s long-term needs.

Interview Example:
“As HRBP, I reviewed 40 designs quarterly with 92% optimization, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your development with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Organizational Development & Workforce Alignment” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to strategic objectives. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 3: Demonstrate Change Management with Example

Why It Works: Drive/change champion transitions is key—recruiters prioritize champions. A specific example of change (e.g., “Championed restructuring with 95% readiness”) shows change.

CV Example:
“Championed restructuring as HRBP candidate with 95% readiness.”
Why: This quantifies your change, aligning with transitions needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I managed 30 shifts with 90% adoption, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s communication needs.

Interview Example:
“As HRBP, I drove 40 changes quarterly with 92% minimization, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your change with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Change Management & Transition Adoption” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to stakeholder alignment. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 4: Highlight Performance/Talent Management with Example

Why It Works: Oversee performance cycle/talent identification is valued—recruiters prioritize managers. A specific example of management (e.g., “Oversaw performance for 1,000 staff with 95% high-performance”) shows management.

CV Example:
“Oversaw performance for 1,000 staff as HRBP candidate with 95% high-performance.”
Why: This quantifies your management, aligning with cycle needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I coached 50 managers with 90% PIPs, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s calibration needs.

Interview Example:
“As HRBP, I identified 40 talents quarterly with 92% succession, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your management with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Performance/Talent Management & High-Performance Culture” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to development initiatives. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 5: Demonstrate Employee Relations/Compensation with Example

Why It Works: Expert counsel ER/compensation/CBA is key—recruiters prioritize counsellors. A specific example of counsel (e.g., “Counselled 200 ER cases with 95% resolution”) shows counsel.

CV Example:
“Counselled 200 ER cases as HRBP candidate with 95% resolution.”
Why: This quantifies your counsel, aligning with disciplinary needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I managed 50 compensation with 90% equity, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s competitiveness needs.

Interview Example:
“As HRBP, I led 40 CBA quarterly with 92% implementation, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your counsel with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Employee Relations/Compensation & CBA Implementation” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to labour laws. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 6: Highlight Policy/Compliance with Example

Why It Works: Develop/update/implement policies/compliance is mandatory—recruiters prioritize compliant HRBPs. A specific example of compliance (e.g., “Implemented 30 policies with 100% law adherence”) shows compliance.

CV Example:
“Implemented 30 policies as HRBP candidate with 100% law adherence.”
Why: This quantifies your compliance, aligning with current/compliant needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I ensured 50 values alignment with 95% business needs, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s organizational values needs.

Interview Example:
“As HRBP, I updated 40 procedures quarterly with 92% integrity, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your compliance with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Policy/Compliance & Values Alignment” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to labour regulations. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 7: Demonstrate Data-Driven Insights with Example

Why It Works: Advanced data analytical/translate metrics insights is valued—recruiters prioritize data HRBPs. A specific example of insights (e.g., “Translated HR metrics for 50 decisions with 95% actionable”) shows insights.

CV Example:
“Translated HR metrics for 50 decisions as HRBP candidate with 95% actionable.”
Why: This quantifies your insights, aligning with data-driven needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I analyzed 200 engagements with 90% optimization, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s engagement needs.

Interview Example:
“As HRBP, I provided 40 insights quarterly with 92% efficiency, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your insights with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Data-Driven Insights & Metric Actionable” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to operational efficiency. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 8: Highlight HRIS/Digital Proficiency with Example

Why It Works: Highly conversant modern HRIS/digital transformation is required—recruiters prioritize digital HRBPs. A specific example of proficiency (e.g., “Managed HRIS for 1,000 records with 98% integrity”) shows proficiency.

CV Example:
“Managed HRIS for 1,000 records as HRBP candidate with 98% integrity.”
Why: This quantifies your proficiency, aligning with modern needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I digitized 50 processes with 95% transformation, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s tools needs.

Interview Example:
“As HRBP, I utilized 40 digital quarterly with 92% efficiency, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your proficiency with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “HRIS/Digital Proficiency & Transformation Tools” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to data integrity. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 9: Demonstrate Commercial/Entrepreneurial Mindset with Example

Why It Works: Commercially focused/entrepreneurial mindset is valued—recruiters prioritize business-aligned HRBPs. A specific example of mindset (e.g., “Aligned HR with business objectives increasing productivity 30%”) shows mindset.

CV Example:
“Aligned HR with business objectives increasing productivity 30% as HRBP candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your mindset, aligning with broader objectives needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I drove 50 initiatives with 90% commercial impact, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s entrepreneurial needs.

Interview Example:
“As HRBP, I contributed 40 business quarterly with 92% growth, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your mindset with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Commercial/Entrepreneurial Mindset & Business Impact” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to organizational goals. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 10: Craft a Concise, High-Performance Passion Interview Talk

Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize HRBPs who convey high-performance passion and alignment with Haco’s everyday value mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to Haco’s goals (e.g., workforce excellence) makes you memorable.

CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Strategic HR Business Partner candidate with CHRP/MBA, 95% culture reinforcement, passionate about Haco’s high-performance value addition.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with Haco’s mission.

Email Example:
“With 90% change mastery and commercial alignment, I’m committed to Haco’s sustainable growth.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to Haco’s goals.

Interview Example:
“As HRBP, I fostered 92% high-performance, ready to drive Haco’s employee excellence.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to Haco’s needs, showing passion and readiness.

How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your HR experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% fostered”), and passion for Haco’s mission. Include it in your email’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, CHRP. Reference FMCG. Follow up via jobs@haco.co.ke emphasizing Haco’s value addition vision.

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