Lizznetics HR
Lizznetics HR Solutions delivers end-to-end labour outsourcing, HR consulting, and workforce management services across agriculture, manufacturing, FMCG, retail, and food processing. We combine compliance, operational expertise, and strategic HR leadership to build reliable, scalable, and high-performing workforces.
My name is Elizabeth Njoki Gathoni, and I am a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K) with a Master's in Business Administration (Human Resource Management), a Diploma in Human Resource Management, and active membership in the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM). But those letters after my name are not what make me different. What makes me different is where I have earned them. I have not spent my career behind a desk reading about labour theory. I have spent over a decade inside the sectors that most outsourcing firms only read about in reports. I have walked the muddy rows of agricultural operations during harvest season. I have stood on production lines in food factories where hygiene and speed are everything. I have managed the chaos of retail and FMCG environments where turnover is high and patience is low. And I have worked on heavy manufacturing floors where one safety mistake can shut down an entire plant. I did not just observe these worlds. I led their HR functions. I built their policies. I recruited their people. I handled their grievances. I designed their performance systems. And I passed their audits. So when I tell you that I understand your labour outsourcing needs, I am not guessing. I am speaking from experience. And that is why I am not a vendor. I am a partner.
Agriculture is not like other sectors. It is seasonal. It is weather-dependent. It is often located in remote areas where labour pools are thin and transport is a challenge. And it demands a workforce that can appear quickly, work intensely, and disappear without disruption when the season ends. I understand this because I have led HR in environments just like yours. At Hanna Roses Limited, I built HR systems from nothing – policies, procedures, recruitment frameworks, and performance management structures – and passed multiple certification audits. That experience taught me how to scale a workforce up and down without breaking compliance or morale. When you need 50 casual labourers for a two-week harvest, I do not panic. I activate my networks, verify documentation, ensure statutory compliance (NSSF, SHA, PAYE), and deploy workers who understand the pace and discipline of agricultural work. When you need a permanent farm manager who can oversee operations across hundreds of acres, I conduct a search that goes beyond CVs – I look for leadership, reliability, and a deep understanding of the land. I also know that agricultural workers are often the most vulnerable to exploitation. That is why I prioritize fair treatment, timely payment, and clear grievance procedures. A workforce that feels respected is a workforce that returns season after season. That is not just ethics – that is efficiency.
Heavy manufacturing is the most unforgiving sector of all. One safety violation can injure a worker, shut down a production line, or land you in court. One labour dispute can halt operations for days. One underqualified operator can damage expensive machinery. I currently serve as the Human Resource Manager at Rainham Steel Plant Limited, a heavy manufacturing operation where safety, compliance, and industrial relations are not optional – they are survival. I head the entire HR function, from recruitment and payroll to disciplinary hearings and change management. I handle union environments, grievance procedures, and safety audits. I have learned that in heavy manufacturing, your workforce is not just an asset – it is a liability if not managed correctly. When I place staff in your manufacturing plant, I do not take shortcuts. I verify technical qualifications. I check safety certifications. I conduct background checks that go beyond criminal records – I look for patterns of absenteeism, workplace disputes, and safety violations. I ensure that every worker understands lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency protocols.
I am Collins Mwenda Mutethia, an experienced Human Resource professional with over five years of progressive practice across heavy manufacturing, agriculture-linked cooperatives, and institutional environments. As a registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM No. 18771), I bring a strong foundation in labour law compliance, workforce management, and employee relations. My approach to labour outsourcing is grounded in a simple principle: effective outsourcing is not about filling vacancies—it is about aligning people, processes, and performance with operational realities. I have worked within demanding environments where workforce reliability, compliance, and efficiency are critical—from production floors and cooperative systems to structured institutional settings. This experience allows me to provide practical, compliant, and performance-driven workforce solutions across multiple sectors. To crown it all I am always learning from the best. We need a sitting for you to understand how I am mentored and coached by my business associate CHRP-K Elizabeth Njoki. On her shoulder I have learnt how to navigate the corporate landscape.
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods is the sector where speed meets scale. You need workers who can move fast, adapt quickly, and handle high-pressure distribution environments. You also need managers who can coordinate between production, warehousing, logistics, and retail partners – often across multiple locations. My experience at Hanna Roses and Ramani Warehouse Limited which are subsidiaries of Kevian Kenya Limited gave me my first taste of FMCG pace. Later, at Specific Talent Limited, I designed recruitment and onboarding processes that reduced time-to-hire by half while improving retention. I learned that FMCG workers do not have time for bureaucracy. They need clear instructions, immediate feedback, and supervisors who do not waste their time. When I outsource staff to your FMCG operation, I focus on speed without sacrificing quality. I pre-vet candidates for physical stamina, reliability, and basic numeracy (critical for inventory roles). I ensure that every worker understands your shift patterns, break schedules, and safety protocols before their first day. And I provide ongoing support to your supervisors, helping them address performance issues before they escalate. I also place middle-level managers who can run your distribution centres, coordinate with transporters, and manage teams of casual workers without losing their minds. Those managers are hard to find – but I have built the networks to find them.
Most outsourcing firms specialise in one tier of the workforce. Some focus on executives. Some focus on support staff. I do both – because I understand that a business fails if any tier is broken. I place business executives who set strategy, drive culture, and lead transformation. I place professionals – accountants, engineers, HR officers, safety specialists – who bring technical expertise and professional certification. I place middle-level managers who bridge the gap between strategy and execution, ensuring that your supervisors and team leads actually lead. I place support staff – machine operators, packers, cleaners, security personnel, general labourers – who keep your operations running every single day. I do this across agriculture, food factories, retail, FMCGs, and heavy manufacturing because I have worked in all of them. I know the language, the pressure points, and the unwritten rules of each sector. And I bring that knowledge to every placement.
My Promise to You (Spoiler Alert: I Actually Keep It). When you partner with me, Elizabeth Njoki Gathoni (CHRP-K), you are not hiring a recruiter. You are engaging a strategic HR leader who has:
I do not guess. I do not cut corners. I do not disappear after the placement is made. I am your partner for as long as you need me – whether that is a two-week harvest surge or a five-year strategic workforce plan. Let Me Build Your Reliable Workforce (Before Your Current One Dries Up).
