Associate, People and Culture - Nairobi at Teaching at the Right Level Africa

The People & Culture Associate will support the implementation of HR functions in Kenya and across the organization. They will assist in the execution of HR operations, employee engagement, recruitment, and compliance. The Associate will work closely with the HR team to ensure high-quality HR services.

Major roles and responsibilities:

• TaRL Africa’s Culture: Assist in fostering a positive organizational culture by supporting culture-building initiatives.
• HR Strategy: Support HR processes that ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Policies & Processes: Assist in maintaining and implementing HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Support the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, interviews, and onboarding.
• Staff Compliance: Help ensure adherence to HR policies and assist in maintaining updates as required by law.
• Staff Engagement: Assist in organizing employee engagement activities, including team-building and internal communication initiatives.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate employee data and contribute to HR reporting.
• Learning & Development: Help coordinate training programs and ensure alignment with employee needs.
• Career Progression: Assist in mapping out employee career development opportunities with managers.
• Performance Management: Provide support in goal setting, appraisals, and training coordination.
• Compensation & Benefits: Assist in benefits administration and payroll processes.
• Employee Wellbeing: Support wellbeing initiatives, including health and safety activities.
• Data Management: Maintain HR data, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timely processing of recruitment and onboarding.
• Accurate maintenance of HR data and reporting.
• Compliance with statutory requirements and internal HR policies.
• Completion of employee training and development initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration.
• 4 years of HR experience in the INGO sector.
• HR certification (e.g., CHRP-K or equivalent) is required.
• Knowledge of HR systems, policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent multitasking abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development, etc.).
• Understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures.
• Outstanding time-management abilities.
• Strong ethics and reliability.