CHRP Bernard Atonga, MSc, CHRA®

Experience

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  Crown Berger Kenya Limited

  Oct 2009 - May 2011

  Human Resource & Administration Officer

  Assist the Group Human Resource Manager in implementation of human resource function including implementation of human resource policies, recruitment, Training & Development, Performance Management, Labour & Employee Relations, manage and maintain staff records, leave management and manage the expatriate processes.

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  Longhorn Publishers

  May 2011 - Jan 2013

  Human Resources & Administration Officer

  In this capacity, I established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented strategies to improve the overall engagement and effectiveness of staff.Key Contributions:Coordinated staff recruitment and selection processes to ensure a timely, organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff.Enhanced the developed HR plans and strategies, which considered immediate and long-term staff requirements in terms of numbers and skill levels.Developed and implemented Human Resource policies and procedures that enhanced equity, fairness and efficiency;Advised on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits;Ensured that employee and labour relations are effectively maintained;Administered staff benefits and welfare matters to boost staff motivation levels;Interpreted and advised on employment legislation;Effectively managed grievance and disciplinary processes;Planned and delivered training, including inductions for new staff;Instituted a formal performance management process that enhanced performance accountability into all levels of the processConducted Talent Review and Succession Planning sessions to determine organizational deficiencies and built development plans to fill gaps.Developed and carried out extensive training programs for employees on diversity inclusion, leadership, change management, sexual harassment, and legal compliance. Show less

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  Commodities Fund

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2016

  Head of Human Resources & Administration Department

  Key Contributions:Developed and implemented HR Strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines to enable the Fund achieve its strategic goals and vision.Developed and implemented manpower plans, recruitment and selection policies and procedures that attracted and retain high calibre of staff and ensured continued supply of competencies and skills for effective operation of the FundAssessed staff training needs and designed appropriate training interventions and career development plans to meet performance gaps.Ensured compliance with relevant labour legislation and HR policies, procedures and guidelines.Participated in staff discipline processes; managed staff welfare issues, employee conflict and mediation.Prepared and managed the HR and Administration budgets and ensured optimum utilisation of resources.Developed and maintained objective performance management systems and criteria for performance measurement and rewardDeveloped and maintained competitive and attractive compensation and appraisal schemeMaintained and managed a functional registry, an efficient transport function and general office managementPromoted cordial industrial relations, values and work ethics.My Accomplishments.🏆Successfully implemented the HRIS System that has enabled the organization to save on costs and enhance efficiency in delivering human resources activities.🏆 Reviewed and restructured health-benefit program without reducing benefits to employees; reduced cost from more than Kshs. 9 million to 5 million while improving claims payments and introducing several wellness programs.🏆Reduced vacancy turnaround time from an average of 45 days to 28 days. Show less

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  Agriculture and Food Authority - Sugar Directorate

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

  Chief Human Resource & Administration Officer

  As the Chief HR and Administration Officer, I provided leadership and management of the full range of HR functions to the businesses. Key Contributions:Developed and implemented fully-fledged HR strategies that effectively communicated and supported the Directorate's mission and strategic vision.Designed employee engagement strategy that improved morale, retained talent, and business continuity.Developed comprehensive strategic, recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.Conducted Talent Review and Succession Planning sessions to determine organizational deficiencies and built development plans to fill gaps.Ensured compliance with relevant labour legislation and HR policies, procedures and guidelines.Participated in staff discipline processes; managed staff welfare issues, employee conflict and bereavement.Prepared and managed the HR and Administration budget and ensured optimum utilisation of resources.Developed and maintained objective performance management systems and criteria for performance measurement and reward.Implemented change management strategies through the merger process Show less

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  KPMG East Africa

  Dec 2017 - Jan 2022

  KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. The East Africa practice comprises of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda and additionally provides services to Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Burundi, Somalia, Ethiopia as well as Eritrea.As the Head of Human Resource Business Advisory, I was a strategic business partner, thought partner, trusted advisor and expert to the executives on people and organizational capability. In partnership with the HRBAs and HR Centers of Excellence, I led the translation of business objectives to human capital strategies in multiple geographic locations through applying data driven mindset in the assessment of organizational metrics and providing insights and foresights to the business. I was also able to comfortably and successfully navigate a number of challenging issues in the dynamic professional services environment through employing the necessary HR strategies and processes that enable the firm to innovate and achieve its strategic priorities. In addition, I was in charge of driving the organizational culture to enable KPMG foster a culture of innovation and trust, in an environment that requires high levels of scalability, agility and reliability. Show less As the Manager - People, Performance and Culture, I was a key strategic advisor to the Business Unit leaders and provided counsel and support on all HR processesLeveraged data analytics to help leaders identify, diagnose and respond to trends in their business; Based on analyses, developed and provided strategic recommendations on programs and HR initiatives, such as action items as a result of periodic employee engagement surveys, exit survey and/or similar activitiesKept abreast on HR trends, legal framework, policies and procedures and any related changes and applied these to business units; Oversaw full compliance of the firm’s performance management process, provided counsel and coaching to performance managers on how to effectively manage performance through linking business strategy to goal setting and provide timely, meaningful feedback during the annual goal setting, interim and year-end review processesProvided counsel and guidance on reward and compensation related to internal promotions, new hires and market/equity adjustments; Show less

  • Head of Human Resource Business Advisors

    Oct 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Manager - People, Performance & Culture

    Dec 2017 - Oct 2019
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  WWF-Kenya

  Jan 2022 - now

  Head of People and Culture

  WWF Kenya is an affiliate to World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the world’s largest and most experienced independent organization dedicated to the conservation of the Earth’s natural environment. WWF has presence in more than 100 countries across the world that contributes towards providing an enabling environment for the achievement of sustainable natural resource management.As Head of People and Culture, I am responsible for talent and organisational effectiveness. I am in charge of Talent Acquisition & Capability, Employee Engagement and Experience, Performance Development and Improvement , Learning and Development, Organizational Development, Reward and Compensation, Essential Services, Health, Safety & Wellness, Communication and driving Organizational Culture at a strategic level. Show less