Job purpose
Evidence Action is looking for a seasoned People & Culture (P&C) professional with experience managing P&C operations and activities in a multi – country, multi – cultural context. The Senior Associate, People & Culture will play an integral role in coordinating the delivery of P&C activities associated with anticipated growth in the Africa Region.
Duties and responsibilities:
HR Policies, Processes and Programs:
Participate in the implementation of People & Culture (P&C) initiatives, working with the team and staff to help identify and create streamlined and scalable process improvements across the function.
Spearhead daily functions of the P&C department across East & Southern sub-regional areas including recruitment & selection, onboarding, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.
Coordinate and execute P&C projects across the region including tracking and reporting on status, risks, issues and dependencies.
Support the country P&C teams to manage the full employee experience, from on-boarding to exit management, ensuring all processes are performed in a timely, efficient, and meticulously documented manner.
Support policy updates and conduct biennual reviews of the employee handbooks, ensuring they address employees across all entities and adheres to the latest P&C updates in national policies.
Provide day-to-day technical advice & guidance on employee relations and performance management matters to staff and management in accordance with the prevailing employment laws and internal policies and procedures.
Performance Management:
Coordinate the performance management process for regional staff and provide oversight to probation, KPI reviews, and offboarding processes.
Learning and Development:
Develop, maintain and coordinate a training plan that details required training that is delivered within the agreed/specific timescales and ensure outcomes are appropriately measured and reported on.
Employee Engagement:
Coordinate the execution of employee satisfaction surveys on an annual basis and leverage the results to enhance staff and organizational well-being.
Data & Analytics:
Demonstrate an interest in data analytics, extracting actionable insights, collaborating on stakeholder reports, and taking a proactive approach to address highlighted gaps for improvements.
Promote the use and optimization of systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance the overall employee experience.
Independently seek and utilize information to resolve P&C issues and compliance matters.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Humanities, Sociology or a related field and an additional HR certification such as CHRP/ SHRM / SPHRi will be required.
A minimum of 4 years HR generalist experience; INGO experience will be an added advantage.
Multi country, multicultural work experience is required.
Project management experience – experience managing human resources functions during a growth phase is desired.
Demonstrable knowledge of good and dynamic P&C practices in employee relations and performance management.
Ability to build and execute short- and long-term work plans.
Technologically proficient in use of technology to communicate effectively & professionally.
Good understanding of employment legislation.
Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and data management skills.
Sound knowledge of P&C best practices.
Results oriented and strong attention to details.
Passionate, highly self – motivated, energetic and enthusiastic team player.
Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
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