Husna Ahmed Omar SHRM-SCP, SPHRi, CHRPK, RIKA Fellow

Head of HR and Administration @ AECF

About

A SHRM-SCP Human Resource Leader with a successful background spanning over 10 years and particular expertise in aligning human resources strategies and interventions by building culture-centered, high-performance teams resulting in talent optimization and increased productivity that maximizes organizational strategy. I have close to ten years’ experience in driving strategic Human Resources agenda in the private sector and donor funded development organizations, rising to managerial level with an opportunity to interact with the Board and contribute in shaping the business agenda. I have had a catalytic role in developing employees through self-driven learning initiatives and targeted employer interventions. This has been a key ingredient in employees’ retention, motivation and overall efficiency. My authentic leadership and collaborative approach in working with departmental heads combined with my creativity in designing and implementing employee engagement programs has over the years led to the improvement of employee experience and resulted in a rise of employee net promoter score. The regional experience has provided me with in depth knowledge and understanding on how to implement and execute strategies for people management in this market, specifically handling nuances that may be disruptive. My in-depth technical skills, sense of urgency in responding to business needs, expert reporting and communication skills have allowed for progressive and sustainable achievement of long-term organizational goals. #NextGenerationHR. Areas of Expertise: Board Level Reporting | Compensation & Benefits | Succession Management | Talent Mapping & Acquisition | BCG/9 Grid Framework

Country

Kenya

City

Nairobi County

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Skill

Talent Management, Employee Relations, Training, Recruiting, Human Resources (HR), Succession Planning, Facility Management (FM), Reporting & Analysis, HRMIS, Coaching, Capacity Building, Management, Employee Engagement, High Performance Teams, Organizational Talent, Executive Office Administration, HR Analytics, HR Metrics, Zoho Recruit, Jobvite

Experience

Head of HR and Administration

AECF

2023-11 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Regional Human Resources & Administration Lead

AECF

2021-3 - 2023-10 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Nairobi, Kenya

•Designed and executed inclusive HR strategies across multiple African countries, ensuring alignment with organizational growth and sustainability goals. •Led business DEI and culture transformation strategy and road map including KPIs and reporting cadence. •Implemented inclusive recruitment and selection practices achieving diversity of candidate pools and workforce. •Designed and delivered DEI and inclusive leadership trainings for managers, creation of toolkits for inclusive language, bias interruption and equitable hiring rubrics to create awareness and promote accountability. •Established a succession planning framework, mapping 50+ critical roles and developing leadership pipelines that increased internal promotions by 30%. •Spearheaded a major culture transformation initiative, including employee journey mapping, resulting in a 20% improvement in staff engagement and retention. •Overhauled the performance management system, linking individual KPIs with organizational objectives and improving accountability across teams. •Built and established DEI and HR dashboards and scorecards for management and board reporting and gametized DEI trainings. •Introduced digital HRIS-driven processes that reduced HR administrative workload and cut down errors by 25%.

Human Resources Manager

Karen Country Club

2019-6 - 2021-2 · 1 yr 9 mos

Nairobi

• Implemented new HR policies and compliance frameworks, modernizing employee relations and labor law adherence. • Partnered with leadership on a large-scale organizational restructuring project, optimizing workforce allocation during critical transitions. • Revamped onboarding and employee engagement programs, achieving a 15% boost in employee satisfaction. • Led the redesign of the performance management system, driving clearer performance expectations and career development pathways.

Regional Human Resources Manager (Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania)

Global Communities

2017-7 - 2019-6 · 2 yrs

Kenya, Malawi & Tanzania

• Directed HR operations across three countries, managing diverse multicultural teams and ensuring compliance with local and international labor laws. • Conducted job evaluation and compensation analysis, ensuring pay equity and market competitiveness. • Introduced diversity and inclusion initiatives, contributing to a more equitable workforce. • Oversaw employee relations, conflict resolution, and exit management, capturing feedback that informed HR strategy

Human Resources and Administration Manager

Radix Consulting Ltd

2014-8 - 2017-7 · 3 yrs

Nairobi, Kenya

• Managed full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, performance reviews, and professional development programs. • Streamlined payroll management and HR database systems, improving accuracy and compliance. • Supported department heads with workforce planning and succession pipelines.

Administration Manager

Bridge Academies Foundation Kenya & Uganda

2014-1 - 2014-8 · 8 mos

Nairobi, Kenya

• Oversaw administrative operations, procurement, and office resource management. • Led cross-functional initiatives that improved efficiency in organizational support services.

People Operations Officer

Dubai Bank Kenya Ltd

2009-11 - 2013-8 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Nairobi, Kenya

• Led diversity and inclusion initiatives and improved HRIS data accuracy. • Developed retention strategies after analyzing turnover data. • Aligned HR programs with corporate objectives, strengthening workforce planning.