We are looking for a Senior People Partner to join our Human Resources Department; as we scale up and drive digital and financial inclusion across our markets.

In this role, you will serve as a strategic People Partner for M-KOPA's Kenya market, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders while driving the organization’s people agenda. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership to align business priorities with innovative people strategies, facilitating organizational development, talent management, and employee engagement initiatives.

By leveraging data and analytics, you’ll provide insights to shape decision-making and proactively address emerging HR trends. As a mentor to other People Partners, you will cultivate a high-performance culture and guide managers through performance management and employee relations, ensuring a cohesive and effective people strategy throughout the organization.

About Us

At M-KOPA, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset, and as the People Partner for our Kenya market, you will be at the forefront of driving our people agenda. In this role, you will collaborate with senior leaders to align people strategies with business priorities, empowering the organization to navigate change and growth effectively. Your expertise will shape critical initiatives in organizational development, talent management, and employee engagement, fostering a high-performance culture that reflects our values.

You will have the opportunity to mentor and coach fellow People Partners, ensuring that our HR practices remain innovative and effective. By leveraging data analytics, you will provide actionable insights that inform decision-making, helping us proactively address emerging HR trends. If you are passionate about creating people-first solutions and are excited to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace that prioritizes individual growth and well-being, this is the role for you!

This is a on-site role with some hybrid working, you would be working from our offices in Nairobi, Kenya, partnering with a diverse group of employees from our different markets and locations across the UK, Europe and Africa. You will be reporting to the Director of People - Markets

Expertise

We expect you to bring many years of HR experience, with a strong foundation in People Partnering, ideally in dynamic and high-growth environments. Your proven ability to coach and advise senior leaders will be essential as you navigate complex organizational challenges and drive impactful people strategies.

You should have a demonstrated track record in designing and implementing talent development initiatives that yield tangible results, as well as a deep understanding of employee relations and local labor practices.

Your role will require strong analytical skills to leverage data in shaping people strategies and tracking key metrics. Collaboration will be key, so we’re looking for individuals who can build trust across all levels of the organization and work seamlessly with cross-functional teams.

If you thrive in managing change and are passionate about fostering a culture of high performance and engagement, we encourage you to apply!

Why M-KOPA?

At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.

Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.

Recognized thrice by the Financial Times as one Africa's fastest growing company (2022, 2023 and 2024) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 and 2024 , we've served over 5 million customers, unlocking $1.5 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa.