Lead People Partner (Fintech)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya; hybrid

Company

hirify.global is a fintech company focused on financial inclusion through flexible, customer-centric financing for underserved communities across Africa.

What you will do

• Own the people agenda for Kenya and advise the Kenya leadership team on business-aligned people strategy.
• Design and execute organizational design and workforce planning initiatives.
• Own talent reviews, performance calibration, and succession planning for the Kenya client group.
• Lead employee relations resolution and serve as the escalation point for the market.
• Drive organizational change initiatives, including restructuring, transformations, and cross-functional projects.
• Partner with the global People team across Africa and Europe as the Kenya people function scales.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive HR or People Partner experience, including 3–6+ years advising director-level or above executives in fast-growth, matrixed organizations.
• Working knowledge of Kenyan labor law and the regulatory environment, with direct experience handling employee relations escalations end to end.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing organizational design, workforce planning, or succession strategy, including evidence of building a framework.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time hybrid work in Kenya with flexible working arrangements.
• Direct access to and partnership with the Kenya leadership team.
• Professional development, coaching partnerships, career growth opportunities, and on-the-job training.
• Family-friendly policies and well-being support.
• Collaboration with a global People team across Africa and Europe.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with shortlisting and interviews taking place throughout the recruitment process.
• Successful candidates undergo pre-employment background checks covering criminal records, identification, academic qualifications, employment dates, and employer references.