Maggie Mburu

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About Maggie Mburu

In today’s world, change is relentless and continuously increasing. For an organization to gain and retain a competitive advantage it has to find ways to help its most important asset, its employees, embrace change and excel while doing so. Having a passion to steer organizations by empowering its manpower, I am highly experienced HR Manager, Strategy and Organizational Development specialist with a strategic approach towards HRM and policy management, improved productivity, effectiveness and excellence in operations. With 15 years’ HRM and Organizational development experience across different organizations at country and regional levels in East and Central Africa, I have exceled in supporting a diverse workforce of employees in multi-cultural environments. Successfully designed models and strategies resulting into value creation, improved employee productivity, strategic innovations and growth of organizations. Over the years, I have gained expertise in organizational development, strategy and HRM leadership working within complex and matrix organization structures. I am adept at organizational interventions in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion, change management, employee motivation and engagement: Strategy formulation and Implementation. Organizations management and Administration. Workforce planning and Performance management. Compensation and benefits administration. HR Policy formulation and Process development. Top talent acquisition, Onboarding and Retention. Team leadership, needs assessment and training. Analysis of external environment and concept of strategy. Knowledge of global recruitment standards of professional practice: As a key member of the regional senior management and global HR leadership team, I have provided inspired leadership making strategic decisions towards value creation, improved decision making and employee productivity. Successfully facilitated the development of highly effective HR functions within the regions of operation ensuring organizations have the right structure, culture and talent needed to deliver on its objectives. Formulated HR policies, role profiles for teams with over 200 employees, designed and implemented performance management systems in 5 countries. Oversaw the growth of an HR Department and diversification of its role which previously were solely employee welfare to include performance review, quality recruitment and talent management ensuring legal compliance across East Africa.