Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a leading connectivity, innovation and intelligent technology company across 13 countries, primarily in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, that is building a digital future of Africa.

At Liquid Kenya, we embody a culture of ownership, collaboration, and operational excellence. Our behaviours reflect how we show up every day — with integrity, purpose, and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes:

Core behaviour: Accountability I accept full accountability and responsibility for my actions, behaviours, performance and decisions in the workplace.

Core behaviour: Agility I bring people, processes, connectivity and technology together, to find the most appropriate and effective way of working to carry out a particular task.

Core behaviour: Collaboration I work together with others and contribute my expertise, to achieve a common goal and to help each other succeed.

Core behaviour: Follow-through In the quest for a high standard of operational excellence I will ensure the optimization of work processes, with a continuous improvement mindset and a personal commitment to delivering quality work at all times.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This role is for a Strategic HR Generalist/Partner focused on driving organizational performance and compliance within Liquid Kenya (a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies).The successful candidate serves as a critical link between business strategy and people strategy, handling both high-level, strategic functions and essential operational duties

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HR as a Strategic Change Partner

• Lead and support organizational change initiatives including restructures, onboarding, exits, and internal mobility
• Champion the rollout and adoption of new HR systems, policies, and digital platforms
• Facilitate clear, empathetic communication during transitions to minimize disruption and maintain engagement

Culture & Leadership Enablement

• Promote values-based leadership and inclusive workplace practices across teams
• Monitor team dynamics, morale, and engagement metrics to inform leadership interventions
• Support managers in embedding desired behaviours and cultural norms aligned with Cassava’s Values

Policy Governance & Compliance

• Ensure consistent and lawful application of HR policies across departments
• Manage grievances, disciplinary actions, and exits in full compliance with the Kenyan Employment Act
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external compliance reviews

HR StrategyExecution

• Translate business objectives into actionable HR priorities and execution plans
• Advise line managers on workforce planning, succession, and capability development
• Deliver monthlyHR dashboards and insights to inform leadership decisions and track progress

Payroll Administration

• Prepare and validate monthlypayroll inputs including reports, leave records,and statutory deductions
• Liaise with Finance to ensure timelysalary disbursements and resolution of payroll-related queries
• Maintain confidential payroll records and support audits, reconciliations, and statutory reporting

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Collect, organize,and analyze HR data (e.g.,headcount, attrition, leave trends) to support decision-making
• Generate routineand ad hoc reports for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and relevance
• Maintain data integrity across HRIS platforms and contribute to process optimization initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Partner with HR colleagues, Finance, and departmental leads to streamline workflows and improve service delivery
• Participate in HR projectsand contribute to initiatives that enhance employeeexperience and operational efficiency

Payroll Processing

End-to-end payroll execution includes inputs, statutory deductions, reconciliations, and audit support. Requires working knowledge of multiple HR/payroll systems (e.g., SAP, BambooHR, PaySpace)

HRIS & Data Integrity

Maintain clean, reliable data across HR systems and ensure consistency across platforms

HR Analytics (Power BI/Tableau)

Build and interpret dashboards using Power BI or Tableau to track headcount, attrition, leave, and engagement trends

Kenyan Labour Law

Apply Employment Act in grievances, exits, contracts, and policy enforcement

Performance Management

Design and manage appraisal cycles, PIPs, and coaching frameworks with clear linkage to productivity KPIs and workforce planning.

Learning & Development

Proven success implementing at least three L&D strategies (e.g., peer-led learning, digital induction, performance-linked training)

Recruitment Operations

Manage interview coordination, onboarding documentation, and recruitment cycle tracking

Compliance & Audits

Maintain audit-ready files and support internal/external reviews

Excel & Reporting Tools

Use formulas, pivot tables, and templates for HR reporting

Cross-Functional Liaison

Collaborate with Finance, Tech, and Admin teams on shared HR processes

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum3 years’ experience in a similarHRBP role
• Strongworking knowledge of Kenyan labourlaw and HR best practices
• Proven ability to work independently and drive initiatives across multiple HR workstreams
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills

MEMBERSHIP

Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management

• Lead and support organizational change initiatives including restructures, onboarding, exits, and internal mobility
• Champion the rollout and adoption of new HR systems, policies, and digital platforms
• Facilitate clear, empathetic communication during transitions to minimize disruption and maintain engagement
• Promote values-based leadership and inclusive workplace practices across teams
• Monitor team dynamics, morale, and engagement metrics to inform leadership interventions
• Support managers in embedding desired behaviours and cultural norms aligned with Cassava’s Values
• Ensure consistent and lawful application of HR policies across departments
• Manage grievances, disciplinary actions, and exits in full compliance with the Kenyan Employment Act
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external compliance reviews
• Translate business objectives into actionable HR priorities and execution plans
• Advise line managers on workforce planning, succession, and capability development
• Deliver monthly HR dashboards and insights to inform leadership decisions and track progress
• Prepare and validate monthly payroll inputs including reports, leave records, and statutory deductions
• Liaise with Finance to ensure timely salary disbursements and resolution of payroll-related queries
• Maintain confidential payroll records and support audits, reconciliations, and statutory reporting
• Collect, organize, and analyze HR data (e.g., headcount, attrition, leave trends) to support decision-making
• Generate routine and ad hoc reports for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and relevance
• Maintain data integrity across HRIS platforms and contribute to process optimization initiatives
• Partner with HR colleagues, Finance, and departmental leads to streamline workflows and improve service delivery
• Participate in HR projects and contribute to initiatives that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency
• End-to-end payroll execution includes inputs, statutory deductions, reconciliations, and audit support. Requires working knowledge of multiple HR/payroll systems (e.g., SAP, BambooHR, PaySpace)
• Maintain clean, reliable data across HR systems and ensure consistency across platforms
• Build and interpret dashboards using Power BI or Tableau to track headcount, attrition, leave, and engagement trends
• Apply Employment Act in grievances, exits, contracts, and policy enforcement
• Design and manage appraisal cycles, PIPs, and coaching frameworks with clear linkage to productivity KPIs and workforce planning.
• Proven success implementing at least three L&D strategies (e.g., peer-led learning, digital induction, performance-linked training)
• Manage interview coordination, onboarding documentation, and recruitment cycle tracking
• Maintain audit-ready files and support internal/external reviews
• Use formulas, pivot tables, and templates for HR reporting
• Collaborate with Finance, Tech, and Admin teams on shared HR processes

• Strong working knowledge of Kenyan labour law and HR best practices
• Proven ability to work independently and drive initiatives across multiple HR workstreams
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of multiple HR/payroll systems (e.g., SAP, BambooHR, PaySpace)
• HR Analytics (Power BI/Tableau)
• Kenyan Labour Law
• Performance Management
• Learning & Development
• Recruitment Operations
• Compliance & Audits
• Excel & Reporting Tools
• Cross-Functional Liaison

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar HRBP role
• Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management