Human Resource Business Partner - Nairobi, Nairobi County

Job summary

We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our mission. As our HR Business Partner for Kenya, you'll be the go-to advisor and champion for our teams. You will design and deliver a best-in-class employee experience across the entire HR lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—while ensuring compliance with Kenyan labor laws and Tala's global standards.

Responsibilities

• People Operations: Lead seamless onboarding and offboarding, ensuring employees feel welcomed and supported while all documentation, tools, and assets are in place.
• Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee requests, grievances, and disciplinary cases, addressing issues with empathy and fairness.
• Compliance & Audits: Drive closure of InfoSec and HR compliance audits; stay current on Kenyan labor legislation and update policies accordingly.
• Payroll & HRIS: Manage semi-monthly and month-end payroll in partnership with Finance, oversee BambooHR data integrity, and educate employees on tax matters.
• Health & Safety: Chair the Health & Safety Committee, refresh policies, and ensure OSHA 2007 compliance through regular training and audits.
• Learning & Development: Assess training needs, implement development programs, and measure their impact.
• Performance Management: Guide managers on feedback, performance reviews, and improvement plans to support career growth and fair compensation decisions.
• HR Analytics: Track and report key people metrics such as turnover, engagement, and satisfaction to inform business decisions.
• Policy Leadership: Maintain and communicate HR policies and procedure manuals to align with evolving business and legal requirements.

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