Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
PROFESIONAL CERTFICATION
HR SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS
References
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Yvonne Mwasya

Nairobi

Summary

HR Operations and People Management professional with 8+ years' experience delivering HR operations, governance, compliance, employee lifecycle management, payroll administration, HR systems management, workforce analytics, employee relations, and employee engagement across multinational and multi-country environments.

Demonstrated success in building efficient HR processes, strengthening compliance frameworks, improving employee experience, and providing data-driven workforce insights that support organisational performance. Experienced in supporting geographically dispersed teams, managing confidential employee data, coordinating employee wellbeing initiatives, and ensuring adherence to labour laws and organisational policies.

Core strengths include HR Operations, Payroll & Benefits Administration, HR Compliance, HR Systems (HiBob & SAP HR), HR Reporting & Analytics, Employee Relations, Process Improvement, Workforce Planning, and Stakeholder Management

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior HR Business Partner, East Africa

Watu Credit Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2025 - Current
  • Lead HR operations delivery for multiple business units, supporting over 500 employees across Kenya while ensuring compliance with labour legislation and internal governance frameworks.
  • Oversee employee lifecycle administration including onboarding, contract management, probation reviews, employee movements, promotions, and exits.
  • Coordinate payroll inputs and employee records, ensuring accuracy of employee data, leave records, salary changes, and employment status updates.
  • Maintain HR compliance trackers covering contracts, probation reviews, disciplinary actions, leave administration, and statutory obligations.
  • Produce workforce analytics and HR reports including headcount, attrition, absenteeism, engagement, performance, and compliance metrics to support leadership decision-making.
  • Conduct HRIS audits and employee data reviews to ensure data integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and audit readiness.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, employee relations matters, and HR systems.
  • Lead employee wellbeing, engagement, mentorship, and inclusion initiatives aimed at enhancing employee experience and retention.
  • Partner with business leaders to implement people strategies, workforce planning initiatives, and organisational change programmes.
  • Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, controls, and service delivery standards.

Key Achievements

  • Implemented HR reporting dashboards that improved visibility of workforce and compliance metrics.
  • Strengthened HR governance through improved compliance tracking and documentation controls.
  • Successfully managed complex employee relations and occupational health cases while maintaining policy compliance.
  • Led employee engagement and mentorship programmes that enhanced employee participation and experience.

Regional HR Specialist

British Broadcasting Corporation
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Supported HR operations across East African markets, ensuring consistent implementation of HR policies, procedures, and service standards.
  • Managed employee records, HR documentation, and HR systems while maintaining high levels of data accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Coordinated onboarding, offboarding, contract administration, employee changes, and HR operational processes.
  • Produced regular HR reports and workforce analytics to support workforce planning and operational decision-making.
  • Supported payroll administration and employee benefits processes, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of employee queries.
  • Acted as an escalation point for complex HR queries and employee issues, ensuring prompt and professional resolution.
  • Supported HR audits, compliance reviews, and governance initiatives across the region.
  • Collaborated with HR Business Partners and leaders to improve service delivery and operational effectiveness.

Key Achievements

  • Achieved 98% service delivery compliance against established HR SLAs.
  • Maintained 97% resolution rate for employee and manager queries.
  • Delivered workforce reporting that informed business planning and operational improvements.
  • Supported process improvement initiatives that enhanced HR operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Senior HR Advisor

British Broadcasting Corporation
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2018 - 08.2023
  • Managed HR administration, employee records, reporting, and workforce data management.
  • Coordinated learning and development, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement activities.
  • Maintained HR trackers, compliance records, and operational documentation.
  • Generated HR reports and management information to support organisational planning and compliance monitoring.
  • Supported implementation of HR programmes, policies, and employee initiatives.
  • Assisted managers and employees with HR policy interpretation and procedural guidance.
  • Ensured accuracy of employee records and HR data while maintaining confidentiality standards.

Key Achievements

  • Supported successful migration of employee data to SAP HR with 98% accuracy.
  • Delivered HR reporting and workforce data with 100% accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
  • Contributed to development of HR programmes and process improvements across the organisation.

Senior HR Assistant

Metropol Corporation Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2016 - 04.2018
  • Supported payroll administration, employee records management, leave administration, onboarding, and HR reporting.
  • Maintained employee documentation and compliance records.
  • Assisted in performance management, recruitment, and employee relations activities.
  • Coordinated employee onboarding and induction programmes.
  • Prepared weekly and monthly HR operational reports.

Education

Higher Diploma in HRM -

Kenya College of Human Resource Management
Nairobi
2019

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) -

KCA University
Nairobi
2016

Skills

  • HR Operations & Administration
  • Payroll & Benefits Administration
  • HR Compliance & Governance
  • Employee Lifecycle Management
  • HRIS Administration
  • HR Reporting & Analytics
  • Policy Implementation
  • Employee Relations
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Employee Wellbeing & Engagement
  • Multi-Country HR Support
  • Contract Administration
  • Audit & Documentation Control
  • Workforce Planning
  • Data Privacy & Confidentiality

PROFESIONAL CERTFICATION

  • SHL Certified Assessor
  • Member, Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), Kenya
  • Member, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), Global

HR SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS

  • HiBob HRIS
  • SAP HR
  • Advanced Excel and Google sheet
  • Microsoft Office Suite

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Senior HR Business Partner, East Africa

Watu Credit Africa
02.2025 - Current

Regional HR Specialist

British Broadcasting Corporation
10.2023 - 02.2025

Senior HR Advisor

British Broadcasting Corporation
05.2018 - 08.2023

Senior HR Assistant

Metropol Corporation Ltd
11.2016 - 04.2018

Higher Diploma in HRM -

Kenya College of Human Resource Management

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) -

KCA University
Yvonne Mwasya