Are you passionate about human resources and ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, mission-driven organization? Victory Farms invites applications for the role of HR Business Partner based at our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Victory Farms is the fastest growing aquaculture company in East Africa and a leader in sustainable fish farming. Since its inception in 2016, VF has transformed aquaculture in Kenya through innovation, high environmental standards, and commitment to social impact. As we scale up operations to meet the growing demand for affordable protein, we seek talented individuals ready to grow with us and drive meaningful change in Africa’s food sector.
Joining Victory Farms offers you visibility into the world’s most dynamic aquaculture company and exposure to one of the continent’s most exciting entrepreneurial environments. If you are looking to contribute your expertise and advance your career with a purpose-driven team, we encourage you to apply.
About Victory Farms
Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. Our head office is located in Nairobi, with major operations in Homa Bay County and distribution networks across Kenya. In its first eight months of operation, Victory Farms became the largest aquaculture producer in Kenya.
Our mission is clear — to be the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world while providing affordable, high-quality protein to millions across Africa. Our model is vertically integrated: spanning production, processing, sales, and distribution. VF’s commitment to global best practices, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility is unmatched in the aquaculture industry.
Today, we operate one of the largest hatcheries in Africa and continue to expand rapidly to meet the growing demand for sustainable food sources. Our culture emphasizes performance, innovation, integrity, and personal and professional development.
At Victory Farms, every role is vital. We invest in our people by providing coaching, mentorship, and exposure to outstanding leaders in entrepreneurship and social enterprise.
Position: HR Business Partner
Location: Headquarters, Nairobi (with 25% travel to other VF sites)
Closing Date: May 9, 2025
As the HR Business Partner at Victory Farms, you will serve as a strategic advisor and operational HR expert. You will work closely with department heads and managers to align human resource strategies with business goals, ensuring operational effectiveness, strong employee engagement, and a positive work culture. This role is crucial to sustaining our rapid growth while maintaining high performance and organizational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic HR Partnership and Workforce Planning
- Act as a strategic partner to Heads of Departments (HODs) and managers to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
- Lead the headcount planning and approval process, including compiling staffing needs based on business forecasts, preparing staffing proposals, and securing necessary leadership approvals.
- Conduct HR reviews with HODs and managers, analyzing staff costs—including casual labor utilization—and collaborating on workforce optimization and performance target setting.
2. Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
- Collaborate with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and create accurate, comprehensive job descriptions.
- Conduct second-level CV screening to ensure that shortlisted candidates meet quality standards.
- Support structured interview processes by developing assessments and participating in interviews when required.
- Champion the onboarding process to ensure new hires are effectively integrated and oriented into the company culture.
3. Performance Management and Employee Relations
- Lead the performance management process including setting KPIs, review timelines, and creating feedback mechanisms.
- Guide the development and implementation of performance improvement plans (PIPs), coaching initiatives, and structured career development paths for employees.
- Manage disciplinary processes by drafting show-cause letters, coordinating disciplinary hearings, and implementing outcomes in accordance with internal policies, ensuring consistency and legal compliance.
- Promote a positive workplace culture by facilitating employee engagement initiatives and hosting monthly HR-employee feedback forums.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, mediating conflicts and resolving grievances in a professional and fair manner.
4. HR Compliance and Policy Implementation
- Ensure adherence to local labor laws, health and safety regulations, and employment standards.
- Maintain up-to-date employee records and ensure the accuracy of data in the Human Resource Information System (HRIS).
- Regularly review and update HR policies to ensure relevance, compliance, and responsiveness to organizational needs.
- Support internal audits and HR compliance assessments as needed.
5. Learning, Development, and Organizational Culture
- Collaborate with the Learning & Development (L&D) team to ensure that employee training programs align with department goals and business objectives.
- Work with department heads to identify skill gaps and contribute to comprehensive training needs analysis.
- Lead the adoption and implementation of learning initiatives across departments.
- Be a visible ambassador of VF’s core values and drive initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a related field is an added advantage.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in human resources, preferably as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong understanding of Kenyan labor laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- High proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data to drive decision-making.
- Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
Benefits of Joining Victory Farms:
- Be part of a company that is making a significant social and environmental impact in East Africa.
- Gain unique exposure to world-class entrepreneurial and social sector leadership.
- Work in a mission-oriented environment where your growth and development are a priority.
- Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take your HR career to the next level with a high-growth, impact-driven company, we encourage you to apply.
Please send a 2-page CV and a cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to: [email protected] by 9th May 2025.
