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Human Resources & Public Relations Manager

MSVL Group Nairobi Full Time Posted 2026-09-04
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-09-04Close dateNot specifiedExperience8 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryCompetitive
Human Resources ManagerPublic Relations ManagerFMCGManufacturingNairobiFull TimeSenior LevelEmployee RelationsCorporate CommunicationsIndustrial Relationssalesretail
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MSVL Group is hiring a Human Resources & Public Relations Manager to lead HR, employee relations, administration, corporate communications and public relations across manufacturing, sales, distribution and head office. The role reports to the Managing Director/CEO and requires 8+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing.

  • Senior HR and PR leadership role reporting to the Managing Director/CEO
  • Covers manufacturing plants, sales, distribution, warehouses and head office
  • Requires Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years' progressive HR experience
  • FMCG, dairy, beverages or manufacturing experience highly preferred
  • Must know Kenyan Employment Act 2007 and OSHA 2007
  • Salary listed as competitive

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  • PreferredPractical evidence in sales, retail, factoryThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
  • RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description

  • Human Resources & Public Relations Manager
  • MSVL Group
  • Human Resources
  • Yesterday
  • Easy apply
  • New
  • Nairobi
  • Full Time
  • Retail, Fashion & FMCG
  • Confidential
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  • Job summary
  • The Human Resources & Public Relations Manager will lead the organization’s HR, employee relations, industrial relations, administration, corporate communications and public relations functions.
  • Min Qualification:
  • Bachelors

Experience

  • Level:
  • Senior level
  • Length:
  • 8 years
  • Language Requirement:
  • English
  • Working Hours:
  • Full Time - 8 to 5
  • Applicant
  • Location:
  • Kenya
  • Job descriptions &
  • Bachelor's degree in
  • Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Public Relations, Communications
  • or a related field.
  • CHRP-K or equivalent professional HR qualification
  • preferred/required in line with company requirements.
  • 8–12 years' progressive HR
  • , with at least
  • 4–5 years in a managerial/senior HR role
  • .
  • Strong
  • in
  • FMCG, dairy, beverages, food processing or manufacturing
  • is highly preferred.
  • managing
  • manufacturing plants, unionized / blue-collar employees, sales and distribution teams and multi-location operations
  • is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of employee relations, industrial relations, government relations and corporate communications.
  • in
  • crisis management and reputation management
  • is an advantage.
  • Ideal Candidate
  • The ideal candidate is a
  • strategic yet hands-on HR leader
  • with strong commercial and people-management skills, capable of operating in a fast-paced manufacturing/FMCG environment. They should be confident in managing complex employee and industrial relations matters while representing the company professionally with
  • government, unions, communities, media and other external stakeholders
  • .
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Requirements

  • Position: Human Resources & Public Relations Manager
  • Industry:
  • Dairy, Beverages & FMCG
  • Location:
  • Kenya
  • Reports To:
  • Managing Director / CEO
  • Salary:
  • Competitive
  • Gender:
  • Any preferably male

Job Purpose

  • The role will provide strategic and operational HR leadership across
  • manufacturing plants, sales and distribution operations, warehouses, depots and head office
  • , ensuring the company attracts, develops, engages and retains talent while maintaining a productive and compliant working environment.
  • The position will also oversee the company's
  • external reputation, government and regulatory relations, community engagement, media relations and crisis communications
  • .
  • Key

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the HR strategy in line with business objectives.
  • Lead recruitment, talent acquisition, onboarding, retention and succession planning.
  • Manage employee relations, industrial relations, disciplinary matters, grievances and union engagement.
  • Oversee HR administration, payroll coordination, attendance, leave and employee records.
  • Drive performance management, employee engagement, training and talent development.
  • Provide hands-on HR leadership across manufacturing plants and blue-collar/shift-based workforces.
  • Support workforce planning, productivity and labour cost management.
  • Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Kenyan employment and workplace requirements, including the
  • Employment Act, 2007
  • and
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007
  • .
  • Lead corporate communications, public relations and media engagement.
  • Coordinate government, regulatory, community and other stakeholder relationships.
  • Manage corporate reputation, crisis communication and external stakeholder issues.
  • Provide HR analytics, workforce insights and management reports to senior leadership.
  • Key Performance Areas
  • HR Strategy & Workforce Planning
  • Employee Retention & Engagement
  • Employee & Industrial Relations
  • Factory HR & Workforce Management
  • Talent Development & Succession Planning
  • Public Relations & Corporate Communications
  • Government & Stakeholder Relations
  • HR Compliance & Governance
  • Payroll & HR Administration
  • Crisis & Reputation Management
  • Qualifications &
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