Human resources Jobs in Kenya

Ponea is looking for looking a high-energy, talent-manager to take the company and its people to the next level. The successful candidate will be a builder at heart, a lover of people, a catalyst for change and growth; and will lead Talent strategies and practices that will provide an employee oriented; high-performance culture that emphasises empowerment, quality, productivity, and wellbeing.

The purpose of this role is to bring the people agenda into the business and support the culture, based on our core values.

SENIOR TALENT ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT US

Ponea Health is a fast growing mature tech start up building a super app in the healthcare space for Africa and other emerging markets globally. To achieve our objectives we set very high standards & hire exceptional people who push themselves to perform at the highest levels every day, and act with integrity & do the right things even when nobody’s looking.

OUR HIGH STANDARDS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Trust – You need to earn our trust through your performance & integrity. Violating our trust is not tolerated at all & there will be no second chances.
  

• Communication – While you’re free to talk to anyone in Ponea & not worry about hierarchy, don’t abuse this open channel. Your communication should be concise, fact based & make it count.
  

• Job Duties – Make sure you understand your responsibilities & results expected. Everyone’s  success. If you see opportunities to improve in any area, speak up and contribute to our shared success.
  

• Goals & Feedback – Make sure to get feedback from your supervisor to ensure you are meeting your goals & job duties. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
  

• Safety – Work in a safe manner & use good judgement and common sense. If you see anything that could compromise the safety of anyone in our team, report it to HR and Ombudsman.
  

• Attendance – Be the person others can rely on. If you really can’t be available, make sure your supervisor & others who depend on you are informed well in advance. For virtual attendance, you are responsible for the quality of your connection and background distractions.
  

• Tardiness – Being absent without prior notice, being late for work, meetings and deliverables on a regular basis is not tolerated. We believe in a three strikes approach and you are out.
  

• Sick Days – If you’re sick, stay home and don’t infect others. Do whatever you can to stay healthy, after all, you’re working at Ponea.
  

• Vacations – Taking time off to re-energise is important. Just make sure your work and others who depend on you are not disrupted by planning ahead, and getting approval from your supervisor & HR. Vacations may not be possible during business critical periods.
  

• Side Hustles – If you’re on full time employment, don’t work elsewhere. If you’re having a side hustle, make sure it doesn’t affect your performance at Ponea. Under no circumstances compromise anything confidential or proprietary.
  

• Stupid Stuff – Stealing, compromising confidential or proprietary information, harassing or hurting others, on Ponea premises being drunk or high on drugs, possessing weapons, etc… is not tolerated at all.
  

• Fun – High standards and having fun are not incompatible. Work hard & also enjoy your time at Ponea, make friends and feel like part of a high performance sword team. Love what you do.
  

JOB SUMMARY

Technology has permeated our entire ecosystem and has become the new way of life. Healthcare is the next curve in the wave for automation of our ecosystem. You’ll partner with a cross-functional group of subject matter experts to design and execute strategies for how we staff, onboard, develop, motivate, retain, and organize work. A successful Talent Associate is expected to adapt to the fast-paced culture of both the company, the market, and the customers we serve

Ponea is looking for looking a high-energy, talent-manager to take the company and its people to the next level. The successful candidate will be a builder at heart, a lover of people, a catalyst for change and growth; and will lead Talent strategies and practices that will provide an employee oriented; high-performance culture that emphasises empowerment, quality, productivity, and wellbeing.

The purpose of this role is to bring the people agenda into the business and support the culture, based on our core values.

SENIOR TALENT ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT US

Ponea Health is a fast growing mature tech start up building a super app in the healthcare space for Africa and other emerging markets globally. To achieve our objectives we set very high standards & hire exceptional people who push themselves to perform at the highest levels every day, and act with integrity & do the right things even when nobody’s looking.

OUR HIGH STANDARDS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Trust – You need to earn our trust through your performance & integrity. Violating our trust is not tolerated at all & there will be no second chances.
  

• Communication – While you’re free to talk to anyone in Ponea & not worry about hierarchy, don’t abuse this open channel. Your communication should be concise, fact based & make it count.
  

• Job Duties – Make sure you understand your responsibilities & results expected. Everyone’s  success. If you see opportunities to improve in any area, speak up and contribute to our shared success.
  

• Goals & Feedback – Make sure to get feedback from your supervisor to ensure you are meeting your goals & job duties. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
  

• Safety – Work in a safe manner & use good judgement and common sense. If you see anything that could compromise the safety of anyone in our team, report it to HR and Ombudsman.
  

• Attendance – Be the person others can rely on. If you really can’t be available, make sure your supervisor & others who depend on you are informed well in advance. For virtual attendance, you are responsible for the quality of your connection and background distractions.
  

• Tardiness – Being absent without prior notice, being late for work, meetings and deliverables on a regular basis is not tolerated. We believe in a three strikes approach and you are out.
  

• Sick Days – If you’re sick, stay home and don’t infect others. Do whatever you can to stay healthy, after all, you’re working at Ponea.
  

• Vacations – Taking time off to re-energise is important. Just make sure your work and others who depend on you are not disrupted by planning ahead, and getting approval from your supervisor & HR. Vacations may not be possible during business critical periods.
  

• Side Hustles – If you’re on full time employment, don’t work elsewhere. If you’re having a side hustle, make sure it doesn’t affect your performance at Ponea. Under no circumstances compromise anything confidential or proprietary.
  

• Stupid Stuff – Stealing, compromising confidential or proprietary information, harassing or hurting others, on Ponea premises being drunk or high on drugs, possessing weapons, etc… is not tolerated at all.
  

• Fun – High standards and having fun are not incompatible. Work hard & also enjoy your time at Ponea, make friends and feel like part of a high performance sword team. Love what you do.
  

JOB SUMMARY

Technology has permeated our entire ecosystem and has become the new way of life. Healthcare is the next curve in the wave for automation of our ecosystem. You’ll partner with a cross-functional group of subject matter experts to design and execute strategies for how we staff, onboard, develop, motivate, retain, and organize work. A successful Talent Associate is expected to adapt to the fast-paced culture of both the company, the market, and the customers we serve

DELIVERABLES FOR THIS ROLE

People strategy & Talent Management | Performance Management & Compensation planning| Culture and Development| Learning and Development

RESPONSIBILITIES

People Strategy & Talent Management

• Develop and implement a human resources plan that aligns with the overall mission and strategy of the company, resulting in innovative, best practices and policies that will help build a high-performing culture of success, accountability, transparency, and collaboration
  

• Act as a strategic partner to all members of the Senior Management Team (SMT), especially the CVO, and provide insightful, innovative thinking and problem solving on critical HR issues
  

• Provide HR guidance on special projects, HR analytics & reporting, workflow management, talent reviews, training, change management, organizational design, diversity, and inclusion
  

• Prepare HR budgets for the year
  

• Lead the HR team in developing and executing on key employee life-cycle aspects i.e. recruitment and selection, onboarding and orientation, coaching and mentoring, counseling and employee discipline,
  

Performance Management & Compensation planning

• Design, roll-out and monitor Performance Management across the organization
  

• Monitor the PM process ensures a smooth flow from end to end. Targets, Reviews, Feedback
  

• Regular updates of JDS, with defined functional competencies & Leadership expectations role
  

•  Management drive the achievement of business goals through objective and development plan setting, performance calibration and talent development
  

• Lead competitive market research to establish pay practices and pay bands that help to recruit and retain superior staff.
  

• Achieve company-wide consistency in bonuses, promotions, raises, refreshes, and leadership development
  

Culture and Development

• Promote and foster a culture and environment that is productive, open, empowering, safe and equitable.
  

• Lead continued development of organisational culture and staff engagement strategies
  

• Develop relationships and becoming someone who is sought after for advice and counsel on HR, cultural, and organizational issues. Facilitate integration of diverse workgroups.
  

Learning and Development

• Create a fully fledge, running and vibrant Ponea Academy whose main mandate shall ensure that all staff are well trained internally on Ponea's core business operations & service delivery in the market as well as are well immersed into Ponea
  

• Carry out training needs analysis to identify key training needs within Ponea amongst the staff, consultants and management and develop a training needs analysis report & recommendation.
  

• Develop a relevant and applicable curriculum for Ponea under the Ponea Academy that encompasses a comprehensive approach for Ponea to carry out effective training & learning as part of its staff development
  

• Create relevant and modern training tools that work for Ponea's context, globalized location & staff spread & facilitate training in a time efficient yet effective manner
  

• Conduct employee/management opinion surveys periodically to gather feedback and seek areas of improvement
  

• Through the TOT program carried out internally (leads & managers) equip these group of people in skills acquired to train other employees on Ponea products and processes.
  

REQUIREMENTS

1. BSc/MSc in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, or relevant field.
   

2. Member of IHRM with a valid practicing certificate.
   

3. Able to digest both big picture strategy and execute at a project level
   

4. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
   

5. Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in an extremely fast-paced environment and manage time effectively.
   

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically the ability to communicate effectively across multiple management levels.
   

7. Curious, driven, and excited to make a significant impact in helping achieve the company’s mission.
   

8. An intellectual, audacious, passionate, and committed individual who is aiming to become a change maker, and influencer using technology