About Lakeside Partners
Lakeside Partners is a fishing and aquaculture company based in Kisumu that operates on Lake Victoria. The company runs a fleet of twenty fishing vessels, a cold-storage processing plant, and a fish feed mill. Founded in 2006, Lakeside Partners employs 400 staff and produces approximately 8,000 metric tonnes of processed fish annually, supplying both the local market and export destinations in the EU and the Middle East. The company holds EU export certification, HACCP accreditation, and works with 2,000 out-grower fish farmers through its cage farming programme on the lake.
What you will do:
You will manage the full recruitment cycle, from drafting job descriptions and posting vacancies to screening applications, conducting interviews, and issuing offer letters. The role also involves onboarding new employees, conducting orientation programmes, and ensuring that all employment documentation is completed and filed correctly. You will maintain the HR information system, update employee records, and generate reports on headcount, turnover, and absenteeism. The position requires you to handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary proceedings, grievance handling, and exit management, in compliance with the Employment Act and the company's HR policies. You will also coordinate training and development activities, manage the performance appraisal cycle, and support the HR manager with payroll processing. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion are essential.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar position
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in relevant industry software and tools
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
To apply, submit your application through the apply button below. Include your CV, a cover letter, and copies of your academic and professional certificates. Lakeside Partners is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, or ethnic background.
