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M-KOPA

Lead People Partner

M-KOPA

. Serve as the strategic advisor to Kenya's leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, and business-aligned people strategy .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeNairobi • KenyaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategy, with a strong understanding of Kenyan labor law and employee relations. Proven ability to lead change initiatives and partner effectively with global teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Organizational DesignWorkforce PlanningSuccession StrategyEmployee Relations ManagementKenyan Labor Law Compliance

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Hard Skills
Talent ReviewPerformance CalibrationSuccession PlanningOrganizational Framework DevelopmentChange Management
Soft Skills
Strategic AdvisingCross-Functional CollaborationProblem Solving
Industry Keywords
HR/People Partner ExperienceFast-Growth OrganizationsMatrixed OrganizationsHybrid Work Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the strategic advisor to Kenya's leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, and business-aligned people strategy
  • Own talent review, performance calibration, and succession planning for the Kenya client group
  • Build and develop people frameworks
  • Lead employee relations resolution and act as the escalation point for the market
  • Ensure consistent compliance with Kenyan labor law
  • Drive organizational change initiatives, including restructurings and transformations
  • Deliver cross-functional projects as Kenya's people function matures
  • Own the people agenda for M-KOPA's largest and oldest market
  • Partner with the global People team across Africa and Europe

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of progressive HR/People Partner experience
  • 3–6+ years advising director-level or above executives inside fast-growth, matrixed organizations
  • Working knowledge of Kenyan labor law and the regulatory environment
  • Direct experience handling employee relations escalations end to end
  • Demonstrated experience designing and executing org design, workforce planning, or succession strategy
  • Evidence of having built an organizational framework
  • Ability to work in a hybrid role in Kenya
  • Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks, including criminal records, identification verification, academic qualifications, employment dates, and employer references

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Full-time, hybrid role in Kenya
  • Direct access to and partnership with Kenya's leadership team
  • Collaboration with a global People team across Africa and Europe
  • Professional development and coaching partnerships
  • Family-friendly policies and flexible working arrangements
  • Well-being support and career growth opportunities
  • Diverse development programs and on-the-job training
  • Pre-employment background checks as part of the recruitment process