FIDES KIMATHI
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Experienced Human Resource Executive with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
In-country Human Resources Manager - EACOP Project
Q-Sourcing Servtec Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
05.2023 - Current
- Provide timely, accurate and relevant management reporting to support decision-making through HR metrics/dashboards, including performance on recruitment, visa obtainment, and retention.
- Efficiently manage budgets (resource planning and third-party services) to deliver cost-effective program delivery to support the business and to budgets.
- Identify and report non-conformity to HR obligations, nominating corrective and preventative actions. Initiate investigations into any suspected violations of laws or regulations or Worley policies and procedures
- Set clear objectives and targets for the HR team, aligned to overall project objectives and targets
- Managing the implementation of new policies and procedures, including working with the Training Manager to deliver training to staff members, local sub-contractors and local recruitment agencies on changes
- Highlighting potential HR related risks as part of the project risk review. Developing and implementing plans and contingencies to manage the risk so that problems can be identified and addressed promptly
- Working with the Project Management team to listen to the team, discuss the issues, resolve
problems, and direct activities to remove roadblocks and achieve objectives. - Manage the relationship with the EACOP HR & Regulatory Compliance Contractor (s) to ensure
activities are delivered in line with project People objectives in relation to process, contract commitments and obligations. - Proactively encouraging project interface with functional departments and appointed Company Contractors, Worley Subcontractors/Suppliers and in particular, Local Partners and Labour Agencies.
- Work with Delivery Managers and Contractors to ensure commitment and effectiveness of HR requirements.
- Work closely with the People Logistics Manager, Training Manager and Talent Acquisition Lead on people related activity.
Human Resources Business Partner
Crystal Human Capital Catering for Assemble Insurance
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Manage the strategic direction of the Human Resources portfolio in the organization with the key objectives on the below;
- Handling organization’s employment functions – Recruitment, selection and Induction.
- Development and management of a fully Human Resources Management Integrated System (HRMIS) and provide HR reports to the management with accurate HR metrics.
- Development and Implementation of Remuneration Strategy to remain competitive in the market
- Ensure the Implementation of Human Resources Strategies, budgets and monitor implementations.
- Ensure effective management of employees relations.
- Management of staff welfare and making sure staff are fully engaged, satisfied and productive.
- Manage and retain talent to ensure business continuity
- Custodian of corporate DNA and leadership development program
- Secretary of the remuneration/ HR board committee of the company
- Supervising and ensuring high quality Human Resource service delivery for the organization
- Co-ordinating and monitoring performance management, appraisals and evaluation.
- Training to department managers on various issues such as labour laws, and performance management indicators settings, grading and score calculations.
- Draft, revise and implement Human Resources policies and regulations as per organisational demands ensure compliancy with labour laws.
Human Resources Manager
Sunda International Ltd
02.2014 - 05.2021
- Maximised productivity by coaching and improving staff manufacturing skills in line with production requirements.
- Custodian of all Human Resources matters for SUNDA Tanzania, KEDS Tanzania, and KEDA Ceramics Tanzania from project level to establishment and settlement of factories.
- Optimised performance management by introducing individual development plans, leading to significant improvements in staff engagement.
- Authored and updated production reports and personnel records for use by senior managers in making accurate operational decisions.
- Evaluated production levels, quality standards and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
- Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of process optimization in relation to profits and targets.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Coordinated leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Delivered leadership to executive team dedicated to driving ambitious targets with well-orchestrated plans.
- Custodian of work permits and residence permits for foreign experts.
Human Resource Manager
Scanad Tanzania Limited
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organisational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies as needed and promote compliance.
- Coordinated activities of human resources team, distributing resources and personnel effectively across organisation to meet HR needs.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for all staff.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
Education
Master of Science: Human Resources -
Mzumbe University
Morogoro, Tanzania01.2011
Bachelor of Science: Political Science And Public Administration -
University of Dar-es-Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania01.2009
Advanced Certificate -
Kibosho Girls High School
Moshi, Kilimanjaro01.2006
O-Levels -
Kifungilo Girls High School
01.2003
Skills
- Payroll management
- Human resources management
- Incentive schemes
- Succession planning
- Performance Management
- Regulatory compliance
- Workforce improvements
- Organizational Development
- Company organization
- Benefits and compensation management
- Recruitment strategies
- Process improvements
- Training and development
- Employee relations
Languages
English
References
On Request
Timeline
In-country Human Resources Manager - EACOP Project
Q-Sourcing Servtec Tanzania
05.2023 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
Crystal Human Capital Catering for Assemble Insurance
06.2021 - 04.2023
Human Resources Manager
Sunda International Ltd
02.2014 - 05.2021
Human Resource Manager
Scanad Tanzania Limited
01.2012 - 01.2014
Advanced Certificate -
Kibosho Girls High School
O-Levels -
Kifungilo Girls High School
Master of Science: Human Resources -
Mzumbe University
Bachelor of Science: Political Science And Public Administration -
University of Dar-es-Salaam
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