Zeno is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Head of People to lead all aspects of people operations, talent, and culture across East Africa. This role will be pivotal in shaping how we attract, grow, and retain the best talent in the electric mobility industry. You will build the systems, culture, and processes that help Zeno scale — from hiring and onboarding to leadership development and organizational design. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with a hands-on, pragmatic approach to implementation and thrives in a fast-moving startup environment.

• Lead People Strategy: Develop and execute Zeno’s People strategy across in Kenya focusing on recruitment, performance, compensation, learning, and culture.
• Talent Acquisition: Build and manage scalable hiring systems to attract high-performing candidates across engineering, operations, field, and customer-facing teams.
• Culture & Engagement: Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that reflects Zeno’s mission and values — ensuring engagement, belonging, and growth at every level.
• Performance & Development: Design and implement performance management frameworks, leadership training, and career progression systems.
• People Operations: Oversee HR operations, compliance, contracts, and payroll with precision and consistency.
• Organizational Design: Partner with the leadership team to design structure and roles that support scale across Kenya and future markets.
• Leadership Partner: Serve as a trusted advisor to the founders and leadership team on people decisions, team health, and organizational priorities.
• Employer Brand: Build Zeno’s reputation as a top employer in Africa’s EV sector through community, storytelling, and recognition initiatives.

• 5+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, with at least 2 years in a leadership or head-of function role.
• Proven ability to design and scale people systems in high-growth, fast-paced organizations.
• Deep understanding of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices in Kenya (and ideally wider East Africa).
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability — comfortable moving between board-level discussions and on-the-ground implementation.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams.
• Passion for people, purpose, and the future of clean mobility.