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STEPHANIE KAMAU
Human Resources
Nairobi,30
Summary
Strategic HR professional with expertise in employee relations and labour law compliance. Experienced in onboarding, talent acquisition, and payroll management, and focused on driving organisational success through effective HR practices and enhancing employee engagement initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR ASSOCIATE, GLOBAL MOBILITY
AMREF Health Africa Global Headquarters
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2016 - 11.2025
- Coordinated onboarding and relocation support for expatriate permanent contract staff and interns, enhancing their transition experience.
- Streamlined expatriate onboarding process, overseeing work permit processing and in-country orientation to ensure smooth integration.
- Administered payroll and maintained precise HR records, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and local regulations.
- Ensured compliance with local labor legislation through audits and policy updates.
- Updated HR policies and employee handbooks to reflect current practices.
- Supported offboarding processes, ensuring completion of exit interviews and issuance of certificates of service.
- Optimized Navision and ERP tools while facilitating systems training for employees.
- Supported project teams with recruitment, orientation, capacity building, benefits, and compensation.
REGIONAL HR & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
AMREF Health Africa Southern Africa
10.2011 - 10.2015
- Managed recruitment life cycle, including job approvals, advertising, screening, and full onboarding process.
- Facilitated performance management system, training programs, and support for performance planning and appraisal.
- Addressed employee grievances and counseled employees while ensuring compliance with labour laws and timely contract renewals.
- Provided guidance on HR policy interpretation, updated policies, and managed compliance with local legislation.
- Coordinated expatriate staff work permit applications, orientation, housing, and benefits to ensure smooth transition and compliance.
- Oversaw employee termination and clearance processes, ensuring accurate documentation and file closures.
- Managed HR department procurement and budget, arranged meeting logistics, and oversaw senior management correspondence to support operational efficiency.
- Served as secretary for senior management team meetings, documenting minutes and supporting strategic HR initiatives.
Procurement Officer
Amref Health Africa Southern Africa
10.2011 - 10.2015
Education
Bachelor of Management and Leadership - HR Management
Management University of Africa
02.2026
Diploma in Human Resource Management -
College of Human Resource Management
02-2020
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Onboarding coordination
- Performance evaluation
- Succession planning
- Engagement initiatives
- Organizational development
- HR reporting
- Payroll management
- Data analysis
- Employee relations
Industry Expertise
- Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding
- HR Strategy and Policy Development
- Implementation and Monitoring
- HR Metrics
- Performance Management
- Employee & Labour Relations Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Budget Management
- Project Management
- Compensation and Benefits Management
- Payroll Processing & Administration
- HR Document Management
- HR Software: HRIS, NaVision, Pastel Payroll, ERP
- Languages: Fluent in English & Kiswahili. Elementary in German & Portuguese
Certification
Certified Human Resources Practitioner (CHRP), Institute of Human Resource Management (ongoing).
Professional Memberships
IHRM, MEM NO.19029
References
References will be provided on request
Core Contributions And Achievements
- Successfully led the recruitment process of over 20 new employees, management and junior level positions, for the Amref Malawi country office and Amref South Africa field office in Polokwane.
- Achieved a 90% increase in efficiency and effectiveness of HR systems when I implemented the Human Resources Internet System (HRIS) for the South Africa, Malawi and Mozambique country offices.
- Implemented a Job Evaluation process for the Malawi Country Office that increased employee retention and attracted the right talent.
- Managed and coordinated the successful launch of the Amref advocacy campaign titled 'Stand Up for African Mothers' in South Africa that was geared towards reducing maternal mortality.
- Developed a globally implemented Safeguarding Course, mandatory for all stakeholders.
- Spearheaded the automation of onboarding processes, enhancing employee engagement.
- Demonstrated exceptional conflict resolution skills by swiftly addressing and resolving employee grievances, leading to a 30% decrease in escalated issues and fostering a positive work environment.
Professional Development
- Business Performance Improvement, Harvard Management Mentor Courses
- Developing Employees, Harvard Management Mentor Courses
- Corporate Governance, Pan Africa Christian University
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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Interests
High stakes charades with family
Long, scenic drives & walks in the park
Getting lost in a good novel
Software
NaVision
Pastel Payroll
HRIS
Timeline
HR ASSOCIATE, GLOBAL MOBILITY
AMREF Health Africa Global Headquarters
01.2016 - 11.2025
REGIONAL HR & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
AMREF Health Africa Southern Africa
10.2011 - 10.2015
Procurement Officer
Amref Health Africa Southern Africa
10.2011 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Management and Leadership - HR Management
Management University of Africa
Diploma in Human Resource Management -
College of Human Resource Management