Ezekiel Odhiambo Onyango
About Candidate
Dedicated Human Resource professional with over two years of experience in talent acquisition, employee onboarding, and performance management. Currently serving as a Human Resource Business Partner Associate at Victory Farms Kenya Ltd, I support HR strategies and programs by collaborating with managers to develop training initiatives and enhance employee performance. My experience includes supervising HR functions, managing compliance documentation, and conducting training on HR policies. I have a strong track record in data-driven decision-making and effectively address employee inquiries and concerns. My previous roles have solidified my expertise in recruitment, employee relations, and administrative support within dynamic environments.
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Education
Second Class Honours - Upper Division
Work & Experience
• Supported HR Strategies: Provided administrative support to the HRBP in executing HR strategies and programs, significantly improving project turnaround times. • Implemented Learning Initiatives: Collaborated with managers to identify training needs, organizing targeted learning initiatives that enhanced employee performance. • Streamlined Talent Acquisition: Led talent acquisition efforts at the Farm/Production site by sharing job adverts, prescreening candidates, and conducting interviews. • Enhanced Onboarding Process: Revamped onboarding and orientation procedures for new hires thereby increasing new hire satisfaction ratings. • Performance Management Tracking: Effectively tracked the performance management cycle and conducted reviews, leading to a clearer alignment of employee goals with organizational objectives. • Managed Disciplinary Processes: Conducted, documented, and filed disciplinary procedures effectively, ensuring compliance and improving the overall HR compliance. • Organized Compliance Documentation: Maintained the filing and organization of compliance-related documents, contributing to a flawless internal audit. • Coordinated Training Programs: Provided coordination support for training programs, increasing attendance and engagement through effective communication and scheduling. • Conducted HR Policy Training: Delivered training on HR and company policies, enhancing employee understanding and adherence to organizational standards. • Generated HR Update Reports: Created support and team operations minutes (SOT) reports for HR updates to management, improving visibility into HR processes and communication within the department and across the organization. • Managed HR Administration Efficiency: Ensured effective handling of all HR administrative duties, consistently meeting required turnaround times (TAT) and improving department productivity. • Supervised HR Assistants: Assigned and delegated tasks to HR assistants, overseeing completion to ensure adherence to deadlines and accountability. • Developed Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs): Assisted in drafting and managing PIPs for employees facing performance issues, leading to an improvement in performance outcomes. • Engaged with Employee Concerns: Collaborated with Employee Representatives to map employee concerns, fostering improved workplace communication and morale.
• Enhanced Recruitment Processes: Supported talent acquisition by sharing job adverts and conducting interviews. • Maintained Employee Records: Ensured the maintenance of accurate employee records and HRIS databases, contributing to a 100% compliance rate during audits. • Data-Driven Insights: Generated reports on key metrics (e.g., headcount, turnover rates) that supported data-driven decision-making. • Provided HR Support: Acted as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, offering guidance on HR policies and compliance. • Managed Disciplinary Processes: Conducted disciplinary processes in accordance with employee policies and the Employment Act 2007, ensuring fair treatment and adherence to legal standards. • Documented Departmental Meetings: Conducted and meticulously documented departmental meetings, leading to clearer communication of objectives and a reduction in follow-up queries
• Collaborated with the Court Registry: Coordinated with the court registry to manage data entry processes, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with record-keeping standards. • Maintained Data Accuracy: Ensured the integrity of all data entered into the Case Tracking System (CTS). • Facilitated Staff Meetings: Scheduled and led staff meetings to discuss project deadlines and quality standards, fostering effective team communication and accountability. • Delegated Tasks and Monitored Performance: Issued tasks to data entry agents while tracking their progress, reinforcing team dynamics and operational efficiency. • Enhanced Project Tracking: Kept project management informed of any changes, ensuring timely adjustments and resource allocation. • Collaborated with Supervisors for Improvement: Engaged with other station supervisors to identify strategies for increasing productivity, demonstrating a proactive approach to enhancing team performance. • Time and Attendance: Prepared daily and weekly man-hour timesheets, directly applicable to payroll management in HR functions. • Addressed Employee Concerns: Actively listened to staff members’ concerns and provided effective solutions, enhancing team morale and productivity. • Maintained Equipment Records: Stored departmental records of project equipment necessary for maintaining employee and compliance records. • Produced Project Reports: Delivered daily project reports to the management team.
• Liaised with the human resource manager in the administration of the project progress • Managed casual workers’ payments/wages • Involved in the preparation of weekly man-hour time sheets • Stored (departmental) records • Involved in the process of material requisition used for the project • Liaised with the HR manager to verify materials procured for the project
