1. ZACHARY GACHURU NJERI
Tel. +254 720 495 289 or +254 731 557 217
Email: zacgachuru@gmail.com
PROFILE SUMMARY
A highly experienced and reliable Human Resource Management professional with over 5 years of progressive
experience in HR reporting and administration payroll administration, benefits/compensation administration,
talent/performance management, recruitment/selection, training/development, HR policy and organizational design,
contract negotiation, job analysis, people management and strategic planning. In addition, I have demonstrated success in
formulating and developing HR a policy manual, developing a HR strategic plan and promoted competence when
recruiting. My focus is to secure a job as a Human resource manager where I can contribute to the growth of the HR
department through development of personnel skills.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages: Fluent in English and Swahili
EDUCATION
• Master of Science in Human Resource Management- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and
Technology; 2014- 2016
• Bachelor of Human Resource Management (2nd upper)- Kampala International University; 2008 to 2011
• Certificate in Computer Applications- Inter - Computer College; 2007 – 2008
• Uganda National Examination Board- Busia Trust; 2006 – 2007
• Uganda certificate of education –O level certificate- Busia Secondary School; 2002 – 2005
OTHER RELEVANT TRAINING
• Training and development, Administrative skills,
• Training of labour laws; KAM 2016
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ACQUIRED
• Recruitment and Selection- Highly experienced in the recruitment and sourcing of competent and credible
employees and drafting of the job description.
• Supervisory/ leadership skills- Capacity to manage people ensuring that they are motivated towards working
together for the betterment of the company.
• Training skills- Experienced in developing employee skills by facilitating the development of training and
learning development programs. An experienced lecturer with experience in lecturing students in a way that
engages their skills and intellect.
• Labor laws- Ability to comply to labor laws and regulations and employee policies by ensuring that a company
registers with relevant bodies.
• HR Reporting and Administration- Have knowledge of dealing with the payroll, appraisal reports of various
employees and developing HR strategies.
• HR Policies and Procedures- Strong ability to develop update and implement all HR policies and procedures.
• Communication skills- Excellent communication skills with ability to relate with all the staff working in the
department and take time to listen to staff enquiries and complaints, identify their needs and work through any
issues that might be concerning them.
1

2. • Conflict management and problem solving- Capacity to solve emerging problems and grievances affecting
employees and also deal with disciplinary issues facing employees.
• ICT competency: Very proficient in using Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
and Outlook.
WORK HISTORY
Human Resource & Administration Manager;
Honey Care Africa; March 2016 to date
Duties and Responsibilities
• Developed and implemented HR manual for the company, the programs and policies.
• Ensures that the company complies with all labor laws including supporting 100% compliance with employee
related regulations and laws.
• Assists in employees resourcing, short listing and recruitment and generates periodical Human resource reports
indicating the suitability of the candidate.
• Oversees management of employee related inquiries and I have so far Implemented employee recognition
programs.
• Maintains smooth intra- and inter departmental work flow by cooperating with co-workers
• Analyzes cost alternatives and benefit options for providing employee benefits.
• Liaises with the insurance providers, updates staff contracts and manages their payrolls.
• Designs way to motivate employees by carrying out performance appraisals.
• Identifies the training need analysis and develops staff capacity development.
• Develops job description and job specification for all the employees.
• Monitors employee’s absence and leave days.
• Addresses staff complaints and disciplinary cases
Key Achievements
• Successfully managed to start the HR department from scratch performing all the functions stated above.
• Formulated and developed HR polices Manual
• Participated in the formulation of the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Managed to ensure all legal requirements are available for registration e.g. DOSHS, KEBS.
• Develop strategic HR plan for the next five years.
• Promoted competence when recruiting.
Human Resource Officer;
Midland Hotel Ltd – Nakuru; June 2015 – February 2016
Duties and Responsibilities
• Offered training during workshops in the department of human resource.
• Assisted in the recruitment and selection and rewarding of employees.
• Participated in Training and development process of employees.
• Endorsed Leave of employees and facilitated Manpower planning and Record management.
• Created and implemented human resource policies within organization
Human Resource Manager;
Human Resource & Training Department
Vision Africa – Nakuru; September 2012 - May 2015
Duties and Responsibilities
• Offered training during workshops in the department of human resource.
• Participated in the recruitment, selection and rewarding employees.
• Organized and facilitated all training and development programs.
2

3. • Participated in manpower planning and Record management.
• Created and implemented human resource policies within the organization.
• Initiated team work in the organization
Key Achievements
• Implemented an assessment of the P.A Standards across the organization that included liaising with staff and
developing more efficient and safe work practices
• Initiated the 'Employee of the Month' program in May 2014 which has been an effective staff motivation tool
• I managed to have team building events to look at different activities and achieve the organization targets.
OTHER PAST WORK EXPERIENCE
• Lecturer; Mt Kenya University; School of Business and Economics; April 2012 – December 2015. I
participated in the following duties; lecturing in School of Business and economics management as a part time,
assisting in the administration of exams in exams office, keeping accurate student database in exams office,
Coordination of different activities during school based classes, marking and setting exams among other duties.
PUBLICATIONS
• Assessment of use of competency based pay system in enhancing employee’s productivity in state corporations
in Nakuru Town, Kenya.
MEMBERSHIP
• Member of Institute of Human Resource Management- IHRM NO; 07896
REFEREES
Eric Gichinga
Head of Sales And Marketing
Honey Care Africa Ltd
Tel: +254 721 973 399
Email: egichinga@gmail.com
Letisha A. Opiyo
Human Resource Manager
Midland Hotel Limited
Tel: +254 720 754 498
Email: laetitia@midlandhotel.co.ke
Francis Anyira
Examination Officer
Nazarene University Nairobi
Tel: +254 725 124 039
Email: anyixj@gmail.com
3