Job summary

Job descriptions & requirements

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a HRD / HR Business Partner in Kenya.

This is a strategic HR leadership role designed for a dynamic professional who thrives in fast-paced, globally distributed environments. You will act as a key partner to senior leadership, driving people strategy and ensuring organizational effectiveness across business units. The position focuses on aligning talent initiatives with business goals, optimizing workforce performance, and enhancing employee engagement. You will play a pivotal role in shaping HR processes, supporting growth across different stages, and building a high-performance culture. Working with international, remote teams, you’ll have the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest level while leveraging data and analytics to guide HR strategies. This role is ideal for someone who combines operational excellence with strategic vision and enjoys working in a highly collaborative, multicultural setting.

Accountabilities

• Partner with senior leadership and stakeholders to align HR strategies with business objectives and drive organizational performance
• Ensure workforce effectiveness by optimizing talent allocation, productivity, and contribution to strategic and financial goals
• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, development, succession planning, and offboarding
• Manage staffing levels to ensure the right talent is in place, with a focus on successful onboarding and retention
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives, fostering a motivated and high-performing work environment
• Implement, monitor, and enforce HR policies, processes, and compliance standards across business units
• Track and analyze key HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, efficiency, and payroll budgets to inform decision-making
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing insights and recommendations based on data and organizational needs
• Lead HR-related projects and initiatives, ensuring timely execution and measurable impact
• Monitor employee and manager satisfaction with HR services and continuously improve HR delivery

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Director role, preferably in fast-growing or investment-driven environments
• Proven experience working closely with founders, executives, and C-level stakeholders
• Strong understanding of company growth stages and practical knowledge of organizational scaling and structures
• Hands-on experience managing the full employee lifecycle, including performance management and talent development
• Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze HR metrics, including compensation, engagement, and retention data
• Experience working across multiple teams, entities, or business units in a global or distributed environment
• Strong project management and execution skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement
• High level of resilience, adaptability, and ability to operate effectively in uncertain or evolving environments
• Strong communication skills with fluency in English and Russian

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with global team collaboration
• Generous annual leave package, including paid vacation and additional wellness days
• Performance-based referral bonuses for successful hires
• Financial support for professional development, including courses, certifications, and international events
• Subsidized language learning programs
• Health benefits or annual compensation toward medical expenses for employees and their families
• Home office setup support or co-working reimbursement for remote employees
• Access to a gamified internal rewards and recognition program with redeemable perks
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural, fast-growing, and innovation-driven environment

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

• Partner with senior leadership and stakeholders to align HR strategies with business objectives and drive organizational performance
• Ensure workforce effectiveness by optimizing talent allocation, productivity, and contribution to strategic and financial goals
• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, development, succession planning, and offboarding
• Manage staffing levels to ensure the right talent is in place, with a focus on successful onboarding and retention
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives, fostering a motivated and high-performing work environment
• Implement, monitor, and enforce HR policies, processes, and compliance standards across business units
• Track and analyze key HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, efficiency, and payroll budgets to inform decision-making
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing insights and recommendations based on data and organizational needs
• Lead HR-related projects and initiatives, ensuring timely execution and measurable impact
• Monitor employee and manager satisfaction with HR services and continuously improve HR delivery

• Strong communication skills with fluency in English and Russian
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement
• High level of resilience, adaptability, and ability to operate effectively in uncertain or evolving environments
• Strong project management and execution skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze HR metrics, including compensation, engagement, and retention data
• Proven experience working closely with founders, executives, and C-level stakeholders
• Strong understanding of company growth stages and practical knowledge of organizational scaling and structures
• Hands-on experience managing the full employee lifecycle, including performance management and talent development

• 4+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Director role, preferably in fast-growing or investment-driven environments
• Experience working across multiple teams, entities, or business units in a global or distributed environment