726 Remote Human Resources Business Partner Talent Management jobs in Kenya

• Partnering with business leaders to understand their strategic objectives and translate them into HR initiatives.
• Developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Overseeing the performance management cycle, including goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Designing and executing employee development programs to enhance skills and career growth.
• Driving employee engagement initiatives and fostering a positive organizational culture.
• Providing guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Managing employee relations issues, conducting investigations, and recommending resolutions.
• Collaborating with the HR team to ensure effective implementation of HR programs and policies.
• Analyzing HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations to business leaders.
• Staying current with employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing guidance on all HR-related matters including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compensation.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that support the organization's growth and culture.
• Oversee talent management initiatives, including recruitment, onboarding, training, development, and succession planning.
• Address employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Partner with leadership to foster a positive and productive work environment, promoting employee engagement and retention.
• Advise on compensation and benefits strategies to ensure competitiveness and equity.
• Manage performance appraisal processes and support managers in performance improvement plans.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends and provide insights for strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Support change management initiatives and contribute to organizational development.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees seeking HR support and guidance.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner or similar strategic role.
• Proven expertise across various HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent management, compensation, and benefits.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with remote employees and leadership.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and other HR technology tools.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a dynamic, remote setting.
• A proactive and strategic approach to HR challenges.

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to assigned business units, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Lead and manage talent acquisition, including recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding processes.
• Develop and implement performance management systems, providing guidance on employee development and career pathing.
• Oversee employee relations, addressing grievances, and ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
• Design and facilitate employee engagement initiatives and programs to foster a strong organizational culture.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
• Provide coaching and support to managers on HR-related matters, including conflict resolution and change management.
• Ensure compliance with all labor laws and regulations.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and propose data-driven solutions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a strong background in talent management and employee relations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with employees and management.
• Excellent understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret HR data.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Experience in organizational development and change management is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

The Foundation
We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we're committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.

The Team
The People team is a strategic partner in shaping a thriving, inclusive, and high-performing organization. We steward the employee experience across the full talent lifecycle—from attracting and developing exceptional talent to strengthening culture, supporting well-being as well as impact, and aligning people strategies with our mission.

Your Role
At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, you will join a team of mission-driven professionals dedicated to solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. As the Foundation strengthens its presence in Africa during this impact acceleration phase, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead transformative HR work at scale—while contributing to lasting impact both across Africa and globally. This is a pivotal moment to help establish a truly global foundation.

The
Deputy Director, Regional HRBP, Africa
is a senior leader and strategic advisor within the People division, accountable for advancing the foundation's talent, leadership, and organizational effectiveness agenda across Africa. Serving as a key global partner to members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the Executive Program Action Group (EPAG), and other senior regional and global leaders, this role is charged with shaping and implementing enterprise-level people strategies within a dynamic and evolving global context.

In partnership with business leaders you will design and implement forward-looking organizational solutions tailored to the specific countries and regions you support. Drawing on your deep understanding of dynamic business contexts and operating environments, you will proactively shape talent and organizational strategies that drive measurable impact.

In this role, you will lead a team of HR professionals aligned by division or region. You will also play a key role in establishing, evolving, and enhancing the people experience in fast-changing organizations and locations—bringing sound judgment and agile, adaptive approaches to meet evolving needs.

The role reports to the Director, People Partnerships based in Seattle, Washington. The role is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

What You'll Do

• Act as a strategic partner and advisor to one or more ELT, EPAG, and/or senior leadership teams— You will be embedded in these executive forums to shape organizational direction, strengthen alignment and lead both near-term and long-term people planning across the region.
• Own regional decision making on key people programs, initiatives and policies and drive regional perspectives into global solutions. Serve as a voice of the customer and drive the connection between regional leadership and Seattle-based teams, ensuring alignment of global priorities while adapting enterprise-wide initiatives to reflect regional context, culture, and operational realities.
• Define a talent strategy with senior leadership team and provide oversight and direction of the execution of core people processes in alignment with these plans, including performance partnership, talent development, compensation, and engagement cycles, tailoring approaches to strategic priorities and regional and/or division level readiness. Ensure people processes are executed with consistency, rigor and relevance across divisions and countries.
• Drive the development and delivery of organizational solutions with senior leaders and to meet priority business needs which may include organization design, organizational effectiveness, culture and engagement, talent and succession strategy, and workforce planning.
• Provide leadership on regional HR compliance and operations, ensuring legal and policy adherence while fostering operational excellence and mitigating organizational risk
• Represent the people function in business strategy conversations, providing insight and foresight to guide decision-making from a human capital perspective, including global workforce trends and emerging capability needs.
• Diagnose root causes and provide comprehensive solutions to complex organizational challenges. Steward transformation initiatives that advance both near- and longer-term results.
• Lead with a systems-level approach, identifying structural, cultural, and leadership enablers to build global capability, inclusive leadership, and a high-integrity culture.
• Champion and embed a global, inclusive approach, fostering equity, belonging, and cultural competence across leadership practices, systems, and structures.
• Advise and coach senior leaders, acting as a trusted confidante and thought partner in moments of transformation, ambiguity, or disruption.
• Model and advocate for inclusive and ethical leadership behaviors, raising issues with integrity and urgency while creating environments of psychological safety and trust.

Your Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree or PhD in Business, Human Resources, or Organizational Psychology preferred. A minimum of 12 years of experience operating at senior leadership levels in HR.
• Operate effectively in a highly matrixed, global organization. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across functions and geographies, influencing decisions and driving alignment while respecting regional and cultural nuances.
• Operational experience defining and managing people and employment practices within the countries within the scope of role
• Experience in creating and managing global HR solutions and balancing local requirements with global intentions
• Expertise as a collaborator and bridge-builder across teams and within human resources
• Experience in owning and advising on complex decisions that require the balance of teams/organizational needs and enterprise priorities.
• Proven ability to drive transformation and growth to build a high integrity culture.
• Strong leadership skills, business acumen, influencing and advising skills.
• People management experience leading global and/or cross functional teams.
• Proven track record of building, aligning and implementing a sustainable HR agenda that fuels business performance and organizational capability development.
• Significant experience and demonstrated ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and employees while working in a non-profit, and/or global organization.
• Ability to use people analytics and HR technology platforms to inform decisions, track impact, and continuously improve the employee experience.

Other Attributes

• The role requires willingness to travel up to 30% internationally.

Application closing date - 26th September 2025

• Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.

Hiring Requirements
As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion — of voices, ideas, and approaches — and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.

All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.

• Act as a strategic HR advisor to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with business goals.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues with fairness and confidentiality.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to support organizational objectives.
• Partner with talent acquisition to attract and retain top talent.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting and development planning.
• Advise on compensation and benefits strategies to ensure competitiveness and equity.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive work environment.
• Facilitate organizational design and change management processes.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on HR-related matters.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and recommend solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar strategic HR role.
• Proven experience in managing employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
• Strong understanding of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and performance management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or HR professional certifications are highly valued.

Job Description

Ikigai provides extraordinary space for individuals and organizations in a sustainable, community-oriented environment, helping them feel balanced and productive. We are a beautifully curated collective of shared office spaces in Kenya. At Ikigai, we cultivate an environment where meaningful human interactions are nurtured to encourage impactful and profitable connections between ideas, individuals, and businesses. Ikigai is not just another shared office space but a place where community and the collective are at the heart of everything we do. At Ikigai, you have a beautiful and secure space to work from, social areas to connect with your peers and strangers to create fruitful relationships that help push your business forward, events and workshops in our tree-filled gardens or boardrooms, and a coffee bar to keep you productive.

About the role

Ikigai's Facilities & Workplace Experience Manager is responsible for overseeing Ikigai's location facilities-related operations with a primary focus on maintaining beautiful and efficient spaces for our members. You are the right person if you:

• Enjoy wearing many hats.
• A leader and the planner/organizer in your group of friends.
• You multitask better than anyone and prioritize like a genius.
• You are completely at home with problem-solving and coming up with solutions at a moment's notice.
• You run a team that buzzes behind the scenes, ensuring the location facilities run like well-oiled machines.

The role reports directly to the Head of Operations. This job is a healthy mix of project management, facilities management, procurement, and people management.

Everything you do will be in the interest of creating and sustaining an authentic and thriving group of spaces and businesses. Everything

Role Goals and Objectives:

• Emulate Ikigai's core values and strive to achieve our mission and live the Ikigai culture.
• Oversee the smooth running of all Ikigai location facility-related operations.
• Maintain the working conditions of infrastructure at Ikigai's coworking space locations, and ensure facilities are secure and functioning efficiently.
• Ensure an environment that is safe and problem-free for all members and staff to work under the best conditions.
• Plan and coordinate fit-outs and renovations, manage the maintenance of supplies and equipment to fulfill health and safety regulations, and continuously examine the different location facilities for quality control purposes.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Facilities Management/Location Maintenance and Repairs:

• Manage facilities and operations by using and continuously improving tools, processes, systems, and technology (e.g., Hubspot, project management platforms), including:
• Implementing and optimizing facilities, project, and task management systems for the department.
• Creating, updating, and implementing the Ikigai operations processes manuals.
• Overseeing record keeping for the facilities department (contracts, service level agreements, directories, schedules, requisitions, etc.).
• Oversee the smooth running of all facilities-related operations, including: Handling maintenance with a proactive, preventative approach.
• Developing and executing a preventative maintenance schedule for building, equipment, and soft services.
• Maximizing the uptime and availability of key facilities assets such as the Wi-Fi network, printers/copiers, meeting rooms, and other shared resources, and keeping location teams aware of facilities issues that may impact members.
• Managing support services such as housekeeping, groundskeeping, security, parking, and technology, ensuring all facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health, and safety standards.

Location Fit Out/Renovation Management:

• Oversee project management of location fit-outs, renovations, facility upgrades/refurbishments, and new site developments/expansions.
• Create detailed budgets for projects and internal initiatives based on sound assumptions (historical information, researched costings, etc.), reviewing, value engineering, tracking, and reporting on expenditure.
• Coordinate project teams, attend and coordinate site meetings and project coordination meetings, and follow up on project deliverables.
• Oversee project timelines and follow up to ensure completion on schedule.
• Oversee procurement of materials and services required for projects.

Procurement and Service Provider Management:

• Oversee procurement of facilities and project-related products and services for Ikigai.
• Manage procurement processes and conduct reviews and modifications to the processes where required.
• Ensure Ikigai is receiving value for money from suppliers and continually review this.
• Approve purchase requisitions for operations and location-related inventory and stock.
• Oversee registry of purchased assets.
• Manage and maintain relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Build and maintain relationships and negotiate with local vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to maintain/improve and implement high-quality, relevant, and desirable amenities and facilities for members.
• Conduct due diligence, prequalification, negotiation, and approval of suppliers and service providers, and establish and maintain contracts with approved suppliers.
• Oversee management of service providers and subcontractors.
• Lead regular service provider and subcontractor meetings to ensure sound and high-quality work delivery.

Team Management:

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, management, coaching, and performance management of the facilities team.
• Foster effective collaboration between the facilities and location teams by developing, communicating, and enforcing a clear escalation matrix for issue resolution.
• Ensure clarity of set goals, KPIs, and standards for the team to ensure operational excellence across all locations.
• Build capacity within the team through coaching, skills development, professional development opportunities, and continuous feedback.
• Build a positive team culture in the facilities department in line with Ikigai's culture code through weekly department meetings and wellness meetings with direct reports.

Finance & Strategy:

• Lead Facilities department strategy development in the annual company strategy process, oversee department strategic projects, and periodically report on progress.
• Manage department financials, including: Creating detailed budgets based on sound assumptions (historical information, researched costings, etc.).
• Tracking and reporting on expenditure during the monthly business review meetings.
• Reviewing facilities-related costs and ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency, minimizing costs as much as possible while maintaining Ikigai standards.
• Providing cost projections and financial justifications for upcoming projects, maintenance cycles, and facility upgrades.
• Ensuring adequate insurance coverage and minimizing claims related to construction and facilities.

Sustainability:

• Lead energy-efficiency programs (lighting, HVAC, renewable integration), monitor and reduce consumption, and track/report carbon footprint and emissions.
• Implement water conservation (low-flow fixtures, rain harvesting) and manage waste segregation, recycling, composting, and sustainable procurement.
• Ensure all construction/renovation uses eco-friendly materials and methods; extend asset lifecycle through proactive, preventive maintenance.
• Develop and update internal sustainability policies and procedures; track regulatory changes.
• Engage staff and vendors in sustainability practices, set and track KPIs (energy, waste, carbon), report progress to leadership/stakeholders, and drive innovation through smart technologies and circular economy initiatives.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in facilities/project/operations management or relevant position.
• Well-versed in building, construction, and facilities management best practices, including the ability to interpret floor plans.
• Comfortable with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems (working knowledge is a plus).
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to plan and manage resources; P&L experience is a plus.
• Professional certifications in Health & Safety, Project Management, or Facilities Management are an added advantage.
• Experience in procurement processes and management.
• Proficiency with data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Experience in customer relationship management and dedication to providing great service.
• Experience managing and leading a team, including coaching and capacity building.

We are looking for:

• Passion for and understanding of Ikigai's mission and values, and passion for entrepreneurial communities.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and solution-driven.
• Strong interpersonal relationship and leadership skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; you are a quick learner and self-starter who works well in a fast-paced, start-up/ growth stage environment.
• You are adaptable and innovative; you own your mistakes and move on.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project management software.
• Demonstrate integrity, dependability, responsibility, accountability, self-awareness, work ethic, empathy, and professionalism.

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.