About Kivu Choice
Kivu Choice is Rwanda’s largest protein producer and one of Africa’s fastest-growing aquaculture companies. Founded in 2022, it is the sister company of Victory Farms, an aquaculture platform based in Kenya.
The company operates an integrated aquaculture business covering hatchery operations, cage-based fish farming, processing, distribution, and sales. With more than 700 employees, Kivu Choice plans to expand its workforce to 1,200 employees within the next three years.
Over the next five years, the company aims to become Africa’s largest and most sustainable protein producer, targeting annual fish production and distribution of 30,000 tonnes for Rwanda and regional export markets.
Kivu Choice is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Manager to lead its human resources functions in Rwanda and support its organizational growth.
Job Purpose
The Senior Human Resources Manager will lead and oversee human resources operations, ensuring alignment with the Group HR strategy, business objectives, and Rwandan labour laws.
The successful candidate will provide strategic HR guidance to country leadership while overseeing recruitment, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, workforce planning, organizational development, compliance, and employee engagement.
The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational management to improve organizational effectiveness and employee productivity.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Strategy and Business Partnership
- Implement Group HR strategies, policies, and initiatives in Rwanda.
- Work with country leadership and functional heads to align workforce plans with business objectives.
- Advise on organizational design, workforce optimization, talent management, and workplace culture.
- Support organizational growth, restructuring, and change management initiatives.
- Ensure consistent implementation of Group HR standards and governance frameworks.
2. Human Resources Operations
- Lead onboarding, employee lifecycle management, records management, and HR administration.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR data.
- Develop HR service delivery standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage HR budgets and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
- Oversee HR systems and reporting requirements.
3. Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning
- Lead recruitment and workforce planning across business functions.
- Ensure effective sourcing, assessment, and candidate selection processes.
- Develop talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
- Work with managers to identify current and future staffing requirements.
- Monitor recruitment performance and hiring effectiveness.
4. Employee and Industrial Relations
- Manage employee relations and promote positive employer-employee relationships.
- Oversee disciplinary procedures, grievances, investigations, and conflict resolution.
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and labour law requirements.
- Advise managers on employee relations and people management matters.
- Support engagement with labour authorities and external stakeholders when required.
5. Performance Management and Talent Development
- Coordinate performance management cycles and ensure compliance.
- Support managers in setting objectives, conducting performance reviews, and preparing development plans.
- Identify skills gaps and coordinate appropriate learning interventions.
- Facilitate succession planning and talent reviews.
- Develop internal talent pipelines for critical positions.
6. Leadership Development and Organizational Effectiveness
- Coach managers and leaders on leadership effectiveness and people management.
- Support future leaders through structured development programmes.
- Lead organizational development and culture transformation initiatives.
- Develop strategies to improve employee engagement and retention.
7. Compensation and Benefits
- Support the implementation and administration of compensation and benefits programmes.
- Conduct salary benchmarking and provide recommendations.
- Ensure payroll inputs are accurate and submitted on time.
- Monitor employee benefits and service provider performance.
8. Compliance and Governance
- Ensure compliance with Rwandan labour laws and statutory requirements.
- Implement Group HR policies, procedures, and controls.
- Coordinate HR audits and compliance reviews.
- Maintain legal and regulatory compliance across HR processes.
- Prepare workforce analytics and HR reports for management.
Qualifications and Experience
Educational Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields or a related discipline:
- Human Resource Management
- Business Administration
- Organizational Psychology
- Industrial Relations
- Law
A Master’s degree in Human Resources, an MBA, Organizational Development, or a related field is strongly preferred.
Professional Qualifications
Applicants should hold at least one relevant professional HR qualification, such as:
- CIPD
- SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP
- HRCI certification
- CHRP (K)
- IHRM certification
- An equivalent professional HR qualification
Required Professional Experience
Candidates should have:
- At least 15 years of progressive human resources experience.
- A minimum of five years in a senior HR leadership or managerial position leading HR teams.
- Experience managing HR functions in large, fast-paced organizations.
- Strong experience in employee relations, talent management, recruitment, organizational development, and HR operations.
- A demonstrated record of leading organizational change and HR transformation initiatives.
Experience in manufacturing, production, agribusiness, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), logistics, or similar operational environments is preferred.
Experience working across multiple sites or countries is highly desirable.
Key Competencies
Leadership Skills
- Strategic leadership
- People management and team development
- Executive presence
- Decision-making
Human Resources Expertise
- HR operations management
- Talent acquisition and workforce planning
- Employee and industrial relations
- Performance management and succession planning
- Organizational development
- Compensation and benefits
- Labour law compliance
Business and Management Skills
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Stakeholder management
- Project and budget management
- HR analytics and reporting
- Change management
- Problem-solving
Travel Requirements
The position requires travel within Rwanda and occasional travel to Group locations, depending on business needs and projects. The estimated travel requirement is approximately 20% to 30%.
Key Performance Indicators
The Senior Human Resources Manager’s performance will be assessed against indicators that include:
- Recruitment turnaround time
- Employee turnover rate
- Employee engagement scores
- Training and development completion rates
- Succession readiness for critical roles
- HR audit compliance scores
- Resolution of employee relations cases
- Performance review completion rate
- Workforce productivity metrics
- Compliance with Rwandan labour laws and Group standards
Success Profile
The successful candidate will be an experienced HR leader who can combine strategic planning with effective operational execution. The person will serve as a key HR adviser to country leadership and work closely with the Group HR Operations Director to implement the Group’s people strategy.
The role requires strong leadership, sound judgement, employee relations expertise, and the ability to support business growth while maintaining compliance across all HR functions.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should prepare the following documents:
- Job application letter
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copies of the degree and other academic qualifications
- Copy of national identity card (ID)
Send the required documents to the recruitment email address below:
Email: recruiting@kivuchoice.com
Application deadline: November 20, 2026.
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