Stella Koech

• Ten years of work experience in Human Resource and Operation. Currently leading the Africa team for JPC Trade East Africa. Directly Managing, Mombasa, Nairobi & Eldoret Branches.
• Learning and Development experience – streamlining HR policies and integrating to strategic Process.
• Experienced in handling Finances, Strategy and Operations Management. 
• Expert in managing employee life cycle- staff recruitment, onboarding, talent management, learning and development strategies; compliance, performance management; staff wellness programs, coaching, grievances, compliance, reward and compensation, offloading. 
• Expert knowledge of labor laws (Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda) and International Labor Laws. Liaison with legal department for compliance and legal matters.
• Knowledge of ERP, HRIS and CRM 
• Track record of successfully influencing, building and sustaining relationships in order to achieve organizational change and results. 

June 2014 – to date: Kenya Branch Country Manager (Human Resources Management and Administration): JPC Trade, East Africa

Key Functions

• Provide platform for strategy and planning for overall performance of company focusing on functional HR and Operation policies in conjunction with Japan Head Office.
• Head Liaison with Legal and Finance department for work flow and compliance.
• Talent Resourcing and Selection - Manage entire employee recruitment and selection cycle: advertisement; screening applicants, interviewing and induction, onboarding and offboarding. 
•  Learning and Development - Carry out learning needs analysis, prepare annual learning plans and facilitate training workshops and events. 
•  Culture and Engagement – Drive employee engagement and organizational culture in global multicultural organization. 
• HR Service Excellence -Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and review policies. 
• Performance Management -Train employees and managers on performance management framework/KPIs and coordinate annual performance evaluations. 
• Employee relations and welfare management: motivation, grievance handling, reward and compensation. 
• Oversee office finances and accounts (payroll, taxes, deductions NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, NITA, prepares budgets and expenditure reports). 
• Manage Employee Database

April 2011 – May 2014: Manager BEC School – Japan

Key Functions 

• Interview and onboard teachers new to a private school environment.
• Performance management – developed performance evaluation system to measure teacher performance
• Monitored and evaluate quality of learning and teaching. 
• Curriculum development- creation of a system that would be used in the school. 
• Training and Development of teachers – develop teacher training calendar  and facilitate trainings

January 2017-March 2018:  Communication Lecturer (Part time): Moi University, Mombasa

Key Function

• Teach Communication Classes 2nd to 4th Year University Students 

• Msc. International Public Administration
• B.A Communication and Media Technology
• CHRP-K(ongoing)