958 Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist Remote jobs in Nairobi

The ideal candidate will support the full scope of Human Resources responsibilities and partner with the head quarter on strategic initiatives. They will maintain and enhance the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating human resources policies, programs, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and Onboard new hires Conduct performance management and provide feedback Manage Payroll and benefits for employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
• 5+ years' experience in Human Resources
• Strong recruiting and demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies
• Demonstrated expertise training managers and employees in human resources field
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills
• Attention to detail and good judgement
• Chinese is working language

Terms

Ksh 40,000 | 40 hours/week | Hybrid

Company Description

Ebikes Africa's mission is to revolutionize transportation in Africa by providing high-quality, eco-friendly electric bicycles. We aim to promote a sustainable and healthy lifestyle by offering accessible e-bikes, irrespective of location. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life in Africa by reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and increasing transportation access. We are dedicated to outstanding customer service and forming strong partnerships with local communities and businesses. We believe in the positive impact of our e-bikes and are committed to making this vision a reality.

About Us

We are a growing company in the agriculture sector committed to excellence and compliance with Kenyan labor laws. To support our expanding workforce, we are seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Human Resources Officer who will oversee HR functions, ensure compliance with employment legislation, and contribute to building a motivated and productive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer HR policies and procedures in compliance with the Kenya Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, and other relevant regulations.

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, contracts, performance management, and exit procedures.

• Prepare and maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and HR documentation in accordance with Kenyan legal requirements.

• Provide guidance to management and staff on labor law, disciplinary procedures, leave management, and employee rights.

• Handle payroll preparation and statutory deductions (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE) in coordination with the finance team.

• Coordinate staff welfare programs, training, and development initiatives.

• Support conflict resolution, grievance handling, and maintain positive employee relations.

• Liaise with government agencies and ensure company compliance with audits and inspections.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 3–5 years of proven HR experience in Kenya.

• Strong knowledge of Kenya labor laws and HR compliance frameworks.

• Experience in payroll management and statutory compliance (NSSF, NHIF, PAYE).

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to by 23th of September. Please include "Application for Human Resources Officer" in the subject line.

Role Purpose

• Own the end-to-end people agenda as a generalist HR leader with a strong focus on Talent
• Acquisition to support rapid growth. Build and lead a compliant, safe, engaged, and high-performance
• organization, partnering closely with business leaders and the global HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle hiring for corporate, operations, technical, and field roles; build scalable recruiting processes and talent pipelines.
• Drive workforce planning, headcount budgeting, and ramp-up plans aligned to business growth.
• Serve as primary liaison with unions/worker representatives; lead negotiations, collective bargaining inputs, and grievance management.
• Ensure compliance with Ugandan labor laws, statutory filings, permits/visas, contractor governance, and audits.
• Partner with HSE leads to embed a safety-first culture across all sites and functions.
• Lead organizational design, role clarity, spans & layers, and change management for scale-up initiatives.
• Run performance cycles, calibration, and development planning; institute succession planning and talent reviews for critical roles.
• Build a learning roadmap for managers, technicians, and rider-facing teams; launch compliance academies.
• Own HRIS data integrity, payroll inputs/controls, and SLA-based HR services; provide dashboards on key HR metrics.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10 to 15 years progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in a country-level or multi-site leadership role.
• Strong generalist background with depth in high-volume recruitment for operations/technical/front-line roles.
• Hands-on experience with unions/industrial relations, collective bargaining support, and complex ER case management.
• Solid exposure to HSE integration, statutory compliance, and audits.
• Strong command of Ugandan labor law; prior work across East/West Africa a plus.
• Competent with HRIS/ATS and analytics (Power BI/advanced Excel); data-driven decision-maker.
• Degree in HR/IR/Business; CIPD/SHRM or equivalent certification preferred.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Hiring: time-to-fill & cost-per-hire within targets; 90-day quality-of-hire; offer-to-join ratio.
• ER/IR: reduction in grievances/escalations; constructive union engagement; zero non-compliance findings.
• HSE: LTIFR/TRIFR improvement; corrective actions closed on time; training completion rates.
• Talent: succession coverage for critical roles; internal fill rate; engagement score uplift.
• Operations: payroll accuracy & on-time; HR service SLAs; policy adoption and audit pass rates.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the people strategy of Africa's foremost e-mobility scale-up with significant societal impact.
• High autonomy, direct impact with Global HR Head and Country Head, and cross-functional collaboration.
• A mission-driven, fast-paced environment with growth and learning opportunities.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.

CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. The CIMMYT Regional office for Africa is located at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) at Gigiri, Nairobi, with country offices in Ethiopia, Senegal, and Zimbabwe.

In Kenya, CIMMYT is hosted by World Agroforestry (ICRAF), that is headquartered on United Nations Avenue, Nairobi.

We invite you to learn more about CIMMYT and World Agroforestry by accessing our web sites: and

CIMMYT is looking for a: Regional Human Resources Manager- Africa

• The Regional HR Manager will play a critical role in strengthening operational efficiency across country offices within the region for Human Resources. This position ensures that country offices are aligned with organizational goals, adhere to policies, and operate effectively within their strategic mandates. The role involves regular monitoring, capacity building, and strategic advisory to enhance overall performance and accountability.

• This position will support the Regional Director and Management by providing strategic leadership, aligning country/ regional activities with institutional goals, facilitating coordination between HQ and country/regional offices, and making localized decisions to address specific challenges and opportunities. Oversight, monitoring/ assurance and compliance are essential aspects of this function.

• Collaborate closely with other Regional Managers and focal points of the Operations Chapter to ensure the seamless adaptation and implementation of policies, procedures, and new system architecture (e.g., ERP and contract systems), focusing on process improvement while maintaining business continuity during the transition.

Objectives of the Position

• Align country offices with organizational strategic objectives, policies, and compliance frameworks.

• Support effective and transparent management practices within country offices.

• Foster collaboration and identify support needs between country offices and HQ teams.

• Assist in identifying and mitigating risks, while enhancing internal controls to ensure operational resilience and sustainability.

• Manage employee labor relations, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.

• Develop and implement annual training plans in line with the 2030 strategy.

• Oversee HR initiatives, including OHS Programs and environmental well-being efforts

Summary of responsibilities

1. Strategic Support and Alignment

• Conduct regular assessments of country office operations to ensure alignment with

strategic objectives and regional priorities.

• Review and provide insights on the impact of country office activities and initiatives.

• Coordinate strategic planning and execution between country offices and HQ.

1. Governance and Compliance

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, DOA, and compliance standards.

• Conduct reviews and spot checks to ensure compliance, recommending corrective actions

for HR processes and activities.

• Collaborate with Legal and other departments to review compliance and address

irregularities.

• Monitor ongoing compliance through regular reporting and data analysis.

1. Operational Effectiveness

• Monitor operational performance, identifying inefficiencies in key HR processes at the

regional level. Implement process improvements and training initiatives.

• Ensure effective resource utilization and alignment with cost management strategies

(structure, staffing, and work allocation).

• Work with the regional Director and Country Offices, to include HR management, training,

support, well-being, and other relevant aspects in operational plans and budgets.

• Contribute for HR to the opening or closing of country Offices in the Region.

1. Workforce and Talent Development

• Evaluate and promote/ support leadership and management practices to enhance team

engagement and morale.

• Support talent development initiatives, focusing on building local/ regional capacity.

• Work with relevant areas to address workforce gaps and strengthen team cohesion.

• Develop and implement annual training plans with program leads/managers and HQ.

1. Risk Management and Compliance in HR processes

• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures (e.g., DoA for contracts).

• Identify significant risks regarding staff relations/ management and coordinate actions to

mitigate them.

• Implement best practices in staff relations/ management across country/ regional offices.

1. Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Strengthen partnerships with external recruitment companies and networks to boost the

organization's reputation and enhance talent attraction and retention.

• Act as a representative of the Regional/HQ team in country offices, ensuring effective

communication and coordination.

1. Environmental, Health and Safety Management

• Oversee the implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety Programs.

• Collaborate with OHS specialists to train staff in health, safety, and emergency procedures.

• Collaborate with HR HQ to develop and implement environmental, health and safety

strategies and well-being initiatives that address country and regional needs and priorities.

1. Compensation and Benefits Management

• Develop and implement a global compensation and benefits strategy, including salary

evaluation, job grading, and compliance with local regulations.

1. Internationally Recruited Staff Management

• Coordinate on and off boarding of IRS with Programs, Country Offices and HQ HR. Provide

adequate level of administrative support to IRS and dependents.

1. Audit and Compliance Support

• Support all audit efforts on HR matters for staff and projects in all country offices.

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and update HR policies and procedures accordingly.

1. Tools and Systems Management

• Collaborate with HR HQ to develop, implement, and manage internal tools and systems

for HR reporting, and data analysis as well as staff management at the country/ regional

level.

1. Monitoring and Oversight

• Conduct ongoing monitoring and oversight of country office operations, ensuring they

meet HQ standards.

• Provide regular updates to HQ on the status of country offices, including KPI's.

• Coordinate with HQ to address issues identified during monitoring activities.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including regional or multi-country management.

• Experience in human resources governance, compliance, and strategy alignment.

Personal attributes and competencies

• Ability to align HR activities with organizational goals and policies.

• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop HR teams across regions.

• Experience in driving change management initiatives and fostering a positive organizational

culture.

• Strong understanding of labor laws, internal controls, and audits.

• Experience developing and implementing training and capacity-building plans.

• Experience working in a regional or multi-site capacity, ideally within an international

organization.

• Proven experience in workforce planning, recruitment practices, employee relations,

performance management, and organizational development.

• Familiarity with HRIS systems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with cultural sensitivity for

diverse, multi-lingual teams.

• Proficiency in presenting HR data and insights to senior leadership.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities across regions with high attention to detail.

• Expertise in planning and implementing HR initiatives effectively.

• Adaptability and cultural sensitivity for working in diverse regional contexts.

Terms and conditions

• This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and on competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.

• The appointment will be for two (2) years, including a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent on performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.

• The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya. Application process

Go to

• CV and Cover Letter should be in PDF and Labelled with the applicants First and Second Names.

• We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.

CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

Human Resources Manager: People Group

Job Overview

The position holder is responsible for providing transactional, operational and strategic services across all facets of HR in order to support the business to deliver its strategy and create sustainable value for key stakeholders.

This role must create the employee value proposition for Samsung Electronics East Africa (SEEA - Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia and potentially other regional markets) to ensure that the right talent is attracted and retained for the business.

The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Objectives

Generalist HR Functions:

• Act as a single point of contact for all HR-related issues across East Africa.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, and HR documentation in compliance with local labor laws.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, leave administration, and statutory deductions.
• Oversee performance appraisal cycles and help managers with goal setting.
• Handle disciplinary actions, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Manage offboarding and exit interviews to capture feedback and mitigate risks.
• Lead employee engagement programs and well-being initiatives.

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute regional HR strategies aligned with the company's vision and goals.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior management on HR matters across East Africa.
• Support cross-border operations with scalable, compliant HR practices.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Lead recruitment and selection efforts across all East African operations.
• Establish partnerships with local recruitment firms, universities, and talent platforms.
• Oversee effective onboarding programs tailored to each country.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to labor laws, regulations, and statutory requirements in Kenya and other countries of operation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations and dispute resolution.
• Implement fair, transparent disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Performance Management

• Roll out performance management systems and KPIs across the region.
• Facilitate performance appraisals and staff development discussions.
• Promote a culture of continuous feedback and accountability.

Compensation & Benefits

• Conduct regular salary benchmarking and recommend adjustments.
• Administer competitive benefits and incentive programs across the region.
• Ensure payroll compliance in coordination with finance and legal departments.

Training & Development

• Identify skill gaps and design training programs tailored to regional needs.
• Lead leadership development, mentorship, and succession planning initiatives.
• Promote learning and development to improve employee engagement and productivity.

HR Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate HR records and employee databases.
• Prepare regular HR reports for senior leadership on headcount, turnover, diversity, etc.
• Use HRIS tools effectively to streamline HR operations.

Culture & Engagement

• Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture across multiple countries.
• Organize employee engagement initiatives and staff wellness programs.
• Lead internal communication campaigns to promote transparency and alignment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational Psychology, or related field.
• Professional HR certification (CHRP, CIPD, SHRM) is highly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience managing HR across multiple East African countries is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labor laws; familiarity with labor laws in East Africa is a plus.
• Experience in multinational or regional organizations is preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinking and hands-on execution
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Cross-cultural communication and regional sensitivity
• Knowledge of HRIS systems (Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite
• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Ability to travel within East Africa

About Tala
Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the
Fortune
Impact 20 list,
CNBC
's Disruptor 50 five years in a row,
CNBC
's World's Top Fintech Company,
Forbes'
Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our m ission.

By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.

Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we'd love to hear from you

About The Role
As our HR Business Partner for Kenya, you'll be the go-to advisor and champion for our teams. You will design and deliver a best-in-class employee experience across the entire HR lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—while ensuring compliance with Kenyan labor laws and Tala's global standards.

This is an opportunity to combine strategic thinking with day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do

• People Operations: Lead seamless onboarding and offboarding, ensuring employees feel welcomed and supported while all documentation, tools, and assets are in place.
• Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee requests, grievances, and disciplinary cases, addressing issues with empathy and fairness.
• Compliance & Audits: Drive closure of InfoSec and HR compliance audits; stay current on Kenyan labor legislation and update policies accordingly.
• Payroll & HRIS: Manage semi-monthly and month-end payroll in partnership with Finance, oversee BambooHR data integrity, and educate employees on tax matters.
• Health & Safety: Chair the Health & Safety Committee, refresh policies, and ensure OSHA 2007 compliance through regular training and audits.
• Learning & Development: Assess training needs, implement development programs, and measure their impact.
• Performance Management: Guide managers on feedback, performance reviews, and improvement plans to support career growth and fair compensation decisions.
• HR Analytics: Track and report key people metrics such as turnover, engagement, and satisfaction to inform business decisions.
• Policy Leadership: Maintain and communicate HR policies and procedure manuals to align with evolving business and legal requirements.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years' HRBP experience in a fast-paced environment; fintech or startup background is a plus.
• Registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labor law and employment regulations.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on operational work.

Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we're proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.