Rehab Macharia
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated Employee Relations Manager with 5 years of experience in providing HR support and advice in line with regulations, legislation, and best practices. Proven track record of managing ER cases from beginning to end, ensuring fair and just policies are upheld in a fast-paced environment. An advocate of the high court of Kenya with proficient IT skills, keen interest in employment law, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Well-organized with strong attention to detail and ability to work well in a team or independently. Proud of successfully resolving complex ER issues resulting in improved employee satisfaction and retention.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance and Employee Relations Manager
Van Kleef LTD
12.2021
- Managed a caseload of ER issues, offering advice and guidance to managers throughout the entire process
- Upheld fair and just policies in line with regulations and legislation, resulting in improved employee satisfaction
- Served as the strategic and day to day human resource personnel for the Van kleef ltd and Big flower private ltd
- Partnered with the operational leaders to provide coaching and counselling on workplace environment, discipline, policy interpretation, reward and recognition, employee relation issues, personnel development, planning, recruiting, performance management, compensation and diversity and inclusion
- Developed and managed recruiting process and budget
- Promoted a culture of awareness and compliance in partnership with various stakeholders such as departmental heads, HRBPs, Managers and Senior Management
- Provided dotted- line oversight of operations supervisors and managers as the companies Employee relations led
- Conducted investigations and resolved complex employee complaints, resulting in a reduction of grievances.
Compliance and Human Resource Officer
PALMAC GENERAL SERVICE
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided HR advice and support to managers on employee relations matters
- Assisted in the development and implementation of policies and procedures
- Handled all disputes
- Managed outside counsel and advised and developed legal strategies
- Reviewed and drafted policies and procedures
- Developed and implemented detailed Compliance Management System
- Received and responded to all disputes and complaints, including regulatory
- Short term assignment, aided in developing and writing new policies and procedures, employee handbook, and legal memos
- Participated in meetings managing developing legal situations, aided in drafting legal correspondence, aided and advised human resources on employment matters
- Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement employee relations initiatives, resulting in a positive work environment.
Legal assistant
Kinoti and kibe and company Advocates
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Reported directly to six lawyers with a myriad of responsibilities ranging from discovery to trial and appeal
- Executed legal research, investigations records review documents management and trial preparation
- Gathered and analyzed statues and precedents
- Liaised between attorneys' court officers, department of prison and clients
Education
Kenya certificate of secondary Education -
Arutani Secondary school
Bachelors of Law -
Kabarak University
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Kenya school of Law
Skills
- Collaboration
- Research
- Time Management
- Organization
- Communication
- Lexis Nexis and HR Policy
- Employment Law
- Employee Relations
- Training and Development
Personal Information
Title: Compliance & Human Resource Officer
References
- Peter Njihia, Human Resource Manager, kabubap@gmail.com
- Ngugi Kamau, Advocate, ngugikamauadvocate@gmail.com
Timeline
Compliance and Employee Relations Manager
Van Kleef LTD
12.2021
Compliance and Human Resource Officer
PALMAC GENERAL SERVICE
09.2020 - 11.2021
Legal assistant
Kinoti and kibe and company Advocates
11.2014 - 01.2016
Kenya certificate of secondary Education -
Arutani Secondary school
Bachelors of Law -
Kabarak University
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Kenya school of Law
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