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HR & Administration Leader · Nairobi, Kenya

People systems, built to hold under real pressure.

Over ten years turning under-structured teams into audit-ready, high-performing people functions — from a 30–40 person legal practice to founding an HR function from zero.

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The architect behind the org chart.

"A proven architect of HR systems and frameworks — from policy design and talent acquisition to performance management, compliance, and organisational development."

Phoebe is a senior HR and Administration leader with over ten years of progressive experience directing people operations, organisational culture, and administrative strategy across legal, professional services, and non-profit sectors.

She is recognised for building trusted partnerships with executive leadership — advising at board and management level on workforce strategy, labour law compliance, and employee relations. Her track record spans HR generalist operations, statutory compliance, training and development, and multi-function administration, backed by an MBA-equivalent academic profile and CPS-K / IHRM certification.

10+ Years of progressive HR & administration leadership
2 Sectors led — legal & professional services, non-profit
100% Statutory compliance record across NSSF & SHIF administration
3 Professional certifications — CPS-K, IHRM, IMIS
Impact

Measured, not just claimed.

30%

Reduction in performance-related disputes after rolling out formalised appraisal cycles and KPI frameworks.

25%

Faster recruitment turnaround from a pioneered onboarding and shortlisting framework at a 30–40 person firm.

40%

Cut in administrative retrieval time via a centralised HR database and leave-management system.

6mo

To bring a workforce into full statutory alignment — building an HR function from the ground up.

Experience

Two decades of proof.

Expertise

Where she operates.

Strategy & Development

HR Strategy & Org. Development Policy & Labour Law Compliance Learning & Training Development

People Operations

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Performance Management Employee Relations HRIS & People Analytics

Business & Governance

Compensation & Payroll Statutory Compliance (NSSF, SHIF, NHIF) Procurement & Vendor Mgmt Executive Support
Credentials

Certified. Structured. Accountable.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resource Management
KCA University
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Management University of Africa (KIM)

Certifications & Membership

Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K)
East Africa School of Management / KASNEB · 2017
HR Management Certification
Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) · 2021
Labour Law, HR Analytics & Admin Management
2022 · plus IMIS (Information Management & Systems)
CPS-K Professional Member
CHRP — Ongoing
EnglishNative
KiswahiliNative
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Let's build the people function your team runs on.

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Based in Nairobi, Kenya — open to opportunities across East Africa and remote engagements.