ABOUT THE ROLE
You will manage pay data processing by leading day-to-day payroll execution, statutory compliance, and benefits administration, detecting and eliminating any variances and/or discrepancies to ensure 100% pay data accuracy. You will also support the enhancement of the best-in-class system and requisite procedure to process pay data for 8,000+ staff across 10+ countries. Reporting to the People Operations Manager you will work with colleagues in the Global HR, Finance and Corporate Operations teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead strategic initiatives, project coordination, and management of our technology systems for People data, statutory compliance and payroll management
- Independently ensure seamless, accurate processing of payroll and expense reimbursements in adherence to the organization's claims policy, while ensuring compliance with country-specific statutory regulations
- Manage and enhance the payroll software and all other pay data-related systems
- Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for processing payroll and maintaining the accuracy of all pay data
CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
QUALIFICATIONS
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 2+ years experience as a Finance, payroll or HR information system administrator
- 2+ years experience with payroll software such as Sage VIP, Sage 300 People, Paychex, and Payescape
- Passion for data processing, accuracy and analytics
- Experience in database management, with high numerical aptitude
- Advanced project management, change management or consulting skills
- Ability to lead, execute and enhance payroll service delivery across multiple countries
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 26 June 2022
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ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a senior role in the Kenya Field Operations department, reporting directly to the Director of Field Operations. You will lead a team of 500+ staff and oversee an operational budget of 5million+ USD to create 9million+ USD in revenue and 9million+ USD in community impact. You will lead the strategic direction, tactical decision-making, and performance management of the Nyanza Region.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create a data-led management culture with high degree of independence and results ownership
- Set growth and sales strategy for your operational region that aligns with country goals
- Customize the product and financing offerings to regional preference using the strategic advice of your team Specialists and Field network
- Design client and staff incentive strategy to improve loan collection in more cost efficient ways and motivate engagement
- Lead annual budgeting and cost efficiency for your operational region.
CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
QUALIFICATIONS
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 3+ years of experience in a front-end operational setting, preferably in one of our countries of operation (Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, India)
- Demonstrated ability to set complex strategic direction for operations
- Demonstrated ability managing a large, geographically-dispersed team
- English required, Swahili preferred.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28 June 2022
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WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Mentor a team of ~3-4 Product Managers, and report to the director of Engineering
- Product Vision: set the strategic directions of our solutions and manage their roadmaps
- Requirement Management: lead the functional and non-functional requirement gathering, clarification, and arbitration for new projects, prevent scope creep
- Identify new product feature opportunities and develop concepts, by creating excellent understanding of our users and market, monitor competitive landscape
- Coordinate the delivery of product evolution / "Business as Usual" requirements on established products
- Build product awareness and satisfaction, by organizing demos and awareness sessions, maintaining product documentation, running user tests and managing product feedback and analytics
- Stakeholder Management: nurture the relationship with our internal customers to understand their needs, keep them well informed and manage their expectations
- Agile Product Owner: support engineering teams during construction phases, in particular by playing the product owner role in their Agile process
- Promote an innovation culture, anticipating upcoming market needs with creative solutions
CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 8+ years of experience in the software industry, including 3+ years in a people management role
- Creative and inspired attitude
- Awareness of technical possibilities of modern software
- Experience working with UI/UX design process is welcome
- A background in agriculture or African development is appreciated
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 May 2022