Head of People Partnering - Kenya

• Lead and develop senior people partners across Kenya's sales, retail, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.
• Partner with the Kenya Managing Director and leadership team on organisational structure, talent, culture, and leadership fit.
• Manage organisational design, talent reviews, succession planning, and employee relations for the market.
• Hold a client group in business management, customer care, and collections.
• Translate group strategy into actionable decisions and structures in Kenya.
• Shape job architecture, competencies, and performance management across the company.

• Currently hold a role similar to Deputy Head of People, managing a client group and a small team, reporting to an HR Director or Head of People.
• Have experience working closely with senior leadership and building trust with directors and country leads.
• Possess real experience in organisational design and workforce planning, either in-house or consulting.
• Have working knowledge of Kenyan labour law and direct experience handling employee relations.
• Demonstrate a business-first approach, prioritising cost, risk, or growth over policy when necessary, with examples of making non-standard HR decisions for business needs.
• Preferred experience in fast-paced Telco, FinTech, FMCG, or distribution sectors as a strong second-in-command in HR.

This is a full-time hybrid role offering direct partnership with Kenya's leadership team and collaboration with a global People team. M-KOPA provides professional development, coaching, family-friendly policies, flexible working, well-being support, and career growth opportunities.

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