At Living Goods, we believe that people are the heart of our business and the root of our impact. We aim to attract and engage top industry talent and believe that supporting and growing that talent will lead to the change we seek to enable. As the Talent & Human Resource Manager you will play a key role in supporting our global HR functions -from scaling existing team support structures to operationalizing performance management and recruitment initiatives.
The right candidate will be a highly energetic and detail oriented individual with a passion for people development, HR systems and operations, and organizational development. As a member of the Talent Team, the HR Manager will support the Director of Talent in the recruitment, on-boarding, and ongoing training and development of Living Goods' global staff. The HR manager will lead the development of HR policy, health and safety protocols, and ongoing improvement of Living Good' employee extended medical and benefits programs. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with limited travel within East Africa.
Responsibilities Partner with Director of Talent and hiring managers to drive recruiting efforts; writing and editing job descriptions, posting online copy, screening applicants and managing applicant tracking system. Coordinate interview process: schedule interviews, book times with candidates and hiring managers, send and screen assignments. Maintain recruiting databases, tracking logs and electronic files, report on data and analytics. Conduct reference checks as well as process and pre-screen background checks. Compile offer letters and onboarding packages as well as sending and managing new hire paperwork. Prepare and process Visa applications and temporary work permits for staff as needed. Assist employees with HR forms, scan, file and electronically document paperwork. Prepare and maintain employee files, assuring accuracy, compliance and confidentiality. Lead ongoing development of employee benefit packages, HR Policy as well as Health and Safety Policy.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in HR or a related field 3 - 5 years of broad HR experience, preferably in a corporate environment Knowledge of Kenya & Uganda employment law and HR policy an asset Experience with recruiting software Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); Exceptional Excel skills highly preferred. Superb organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail Ability to prioritize, multi-task and follow-through in a fast paced environment Outstanding oral and written communication skills Proven quantitative, qualitative, analytical and hands-on problem solving skills
Compensation
A highly competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health insurance and bonus opportunity. The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for those in need.
What is Living Goods?
Living Goods supports networks of ‘Avon-like’ micro-entrepreneurs who go door-to-door teaching families how to improve their health and wealth while selling affordable, high-impact products like basic medicines, fortified foods, water filters, clean cook stoves, and solar lights. Living Goods seeks nothing less than a disruptive reinvention of distribution in emerging markets, through networks of franchised micro-entrepreneurs who leverage Living Goods’ brand, buying power and mobile marketing tools to deliver vital products at accessible prices to the people who need them most. By combining the best practices from the worlds of micro-enterprise, franchising and public health, Living Goods is creating a fully sustainable system to improve the health, and wealth, of underserved communities.
Living Goods has been featured in The New York Times, NBC News, The Economist, and The Huffington Post. Check out these articles and more on our press page.
Life at Living Goods
Living Goods is aiming to make disruptive changes, dramatically improving the lives of underserved communities. We think big, but we operate small and nimble. At Living Goods, you will have the chance to use your creativity and work with your teammates to conceive and test new ideas every day. If you work well in a dynamic, highly collaborative culture, if you set high standards for yourself and your colleagues, if you know how to fail fast and learn fast, if you meet challenges with calm determination and a sense of humor, you will thrive at Living Goods. See www.livinggoods.org/principles.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position please visit our career page and apply for ‘Talent + Human Resources Manager’ through our applicant tracking system.
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