Head of Talent Management at Tropical Heat

Job Description

About Tropical Heat

Founded in 1973 as a small cottage business specializing in ethnic snacks, Tropical Heat has grown into one of East Africa’s top manufacturers of spices and snack products. The company’s brand is widely recognized across Kenya, offering a diverse portfolio that includes pure spices, herbs, seasonings, masalas, salts, and a variety of snacks such as potato crisps, chevda, peanuts, rice cakes, and extruded products. Backed by a highly skilled technical team, Tropical Heat continues to deliver quality and innovation in the food industry.

Position: Head of Talent Management

Location: Nairobi
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Required: Minimum 7 years
Field: Human Resources

Role Overview

Tropical Heat is looking to recruit an experienced Head of Talent Management to lead its people strategy and strengthen organizational capability. The role will focus on talent development, performance management, leadership growth, and overall workforce effectiveness to support the company’s continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent management strategies, including succession planning and workforce development.
• Lead recruitment frameworks to ensure effective and high-quality hiring across departments.
• Design and manage onboarding processes, performance systems, and leadership development initiatives.
• Promote a strong organizational culture through engagement and internal communication programs.
• Establish training plans, competency models, and clear career progression pathways.
• Support organizational design and enhance team structure and efficiency.
• Oversee HR systems and ensure accurate data management for informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager on compliance, policies, and employee relations matters.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in HR, particularly in talent management and organizational development.
• Strong expertise in leadership development, culture building, and performance management.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing HR systems and frameworks.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management abilities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solution-driven.
• Proficient in Google Workspace tools (Sheets, Docs) and HRMIS platforms.

Application

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official application channel.