Human Resources · Full-time
Lead People Partner
NairobiSenior · HybridPublished 11 August 2026No longer listed as open 7 October 2026
About this role
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Role overview
M-KOPA is looking for a Lead People Partner to manage the people strategy for its largest market in Kenya. This full-time role based in Nairobi is ideal for someone with extensive HR experience who wants to work closely with senior leaders in a fast-growing fintech company.
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What you will do
- Advise Kenya's leadership team on organisation design, workforce planning, and people strategy.
- Lead talent review, performance calibration, and succession planning for the Kenya client group.
- Develop and manage frameworks for talent and workforce strategies.
- Handle employee relations escalations and ensure compliance with Kenyan labour law.
- Drive organisational change initiatives including restructuring and transformation projects.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of progressive HR or People Partner experience.
- 3 to 6 years advising director-level or above executives in fast-growth, matrixed organisations.
- Working knowledge of Kenyan labour law and regulatory environment.
- Experience managing employee relations escalations from start to finish.
- Proven experience designing and implementing organisation design, workforce planning, or succession strategies, including building frameworks.
Benefits
This is a full-time hybrid role offering direct partnership with Kenya's leadership team, collaboration with a global People team, professional development, coaching, family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, well-being support, and career growth opportunities.