Human Resources Manager

TL;DR

Human Resources Manager: Oversee full HR lifecycle for hirify.global Malawi office including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll, and compliance with Malawi labour law with an accent on talent acquisition, professional development, and organizational culture. Focus on designing scalable HR systems, salary benchmarking, staff engagement initiatives, and building high-performing teams in a fast-scaling NGO.

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

Company

hirify.global delivers over $1B in unconditional cash transfers to people living in extreme poverty across 15 countries, backed by rigorous research.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end recruitment process, from job descriptions and sourcing to interviews and offers.
• Design and manage onboarding programs, salary benchmarking, and professional development plans.
• Handle payroll, benefits administration, leave management, and HR record-keeping in compliance with local laws.
• Support performance reviews, disciplinary processes, and staff queries on policies.
• Plan team-building events and champion organizational culture and values.
• Provide HR support to Country Director and managers for talent and development needs.

Requirements

• Location: Based in Lilongwe, Malawi
• 5–7 years progressive experience in operations or HR, ideally in NGOs or high-growth organizations.
• Degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and local labour law compliance.
• Strong people management skills with track record of building teams and systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Comfort in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Candid, analytical, non-hierarchical culture with high ownership and professional growth.
• Structured onboarding, benefits enrolment, and training opportunities.
• Team-building activities and staff engagement events.
• Competitive compensation aligned with local market via benchmarking.
• Commitment to equal opportunity, safeguarding, and inclusive work environment with accommodations.

Hiring process

• Structured CV reviews, interviews, and skills assessments.
• Reference checks, criminal background checks, and misconduct disclosure scheme verification.
• Alignment with hirify.global values assessed throughout.