164 Senior Human Resources Business Partner jobs in Nairobi

• Partner with business leaders on HR strategies and initiatives.
• Manage talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development programs.
• Advise on employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and HR policies.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Support compensation and benefits administration.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Analyze HR data and provide insights to management.
• Drive organizational change and employee engagement.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, preferably as an HRBP.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labor laws.
• Experience in talent management and employee relations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to influence and advise leadership.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems.
• High level of discretion and ethical conduct.

• Partner with business leaders to understand their strategic objectives and translate them into HR priorities.
• Provide expert guidance and support on a wide range of HR issues, including employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Develop and implement talent management strategies, including workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development programs.
• Collaborate on compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and fairness.
• Support change management initiatives and help foster a positive organizational culture.
• Advise on HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends and provide insights for strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Contribute to the development and execution of employee engagement initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between employees and management, promoting effective communication.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience as an HR Business Partner or in a senior HR generalist role.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leadership and supporting business unit objectives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.
• Strong understanding of talent management, performance management, and compensation strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality in a remote setting.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CIPD) is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• 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.

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.

• Partner with business leaders to understand their strategic objectives and translate them into effective HR initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance and support on a wide range of HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and legal requirements.
• Lead talent acquisition and retention strategies to attract and keep top talent.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Manage organizational change processes, providing support and communication to employees.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR-related issues.
• Contribute to the development and execution of leadership development programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR) are highly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a strong background as an HR Business Partner.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all HR functional areas, including talent management, employee relations, and compensation.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior leadership and influence decision-making.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in change management and organizational development is essential.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a remote work environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and other HR technologies.

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to senior leadership and business unit managers.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention programs.
• Manage performance appraisal systems and employee development initiatives.
• Advise on employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Develop and administer compensation and benefits programs.
• Drive initiatives related to organizational design, change management, and culture development.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the workforce.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CIPD) is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a Business Partner role.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing HR strategies.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment law.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems and HR analytics.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Demonstrated experience in change management and organizational development.