Position Overview:
The HR and Admin. Coordinator will conduct all aspects of the Employee Life Cycle for our East Africa region. This position will ensure that all staff feel supported, engaged, motivated, and well-oriented to the organization as a whole. The Coordinator will work in partnership with HR staff in regional offices to stay aligned with and/or implement systems, processes and organizational culture. Additionally, the Coordinator will oversee the management of the Nairobi office, ensuring that it both demonstrates and fosters Root Capital’s culture and values.
Working with Root Capital:
Our team members work hard to tackle the challenges inherent in changing the world for the better, so we strive to cultivate an environment in which it feels great to work. Working for Root Capital you can expect to enjoy the following:
- Office culture: Our bright, open-concept office is surrounded by great lunch spots and is located 300 meters from the conveniences of Valley Arcade Shopping Centre. And did we mention the coffee? We take it very seriously; it’s high quality, sustainably and justly sourced, and always available!
- Dress: Dress in the way that makes you feel most productive! From business casual to jeans or your favorite T-shirt, we respect staff individuality and comfort.
- Wellness: Our Nairobi office offers private health insurance that includes a comprehensive annual physical check and features a shower/changing room, so you can go for a jog during lunch or visit a nearby gym before work.
- Diverse and dynamic team: With staff based in the United States, Latin America, East Africa, and West Africa, our team is highly collaborative, and we regularly consult with one another to gain expertise or a new perspective.
Mission and History of Root Capital:
Root Capital serves agricultural enterprises in Africa, Latin America, and Indonesia by providing the capital and training that help them realize their potential and become local engines of impact. Root Capital clients include associations and private businesses that help create sustainable livelihoods by aggregating the products of hundreds, and often thousands, of farmers. Since our launch in 1999, we have provided more than $1 billion in credit to over 600 small and growing agricultural businesses. Root Capital envisions a thriving financial market serving agricultural businesses that generate long-term social, economic, and environmental sustainability for small-scale farmers and their communities around the world. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Root Capital currently has associated offices in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Senegal, and Kenya. Root Capital is comprised of hard-working people from across the globe who believe in the transformative power of business to enable rural families to thrive.
Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of employee life cycle (50%)
- Execute and administer HR processes, including but not limited to: recruiting, onboarding, retention, training and development, performance management, transitions, and data management.
- Manage payroll administration in full compliance with both Root Capital’s requirements and the statutory requirements of each country.
- Oversee and ensure compliance with local labor laws and compliance requirements.
- Maintain HR and Admin. handbook and contracts, updating them when necessary.
- Provide local context to annual benefits benchmarking and administrative compensation programs.
- Assist in the planning, preparation and provision of training on HR related topics.
- Manage employee relations, building and fostering connections with local staff to better understand their circumstances and their needs
- Engage the team through team-building activities and recognition programs.
- Ensure employee transitions are handled professionally and sensitively, comply with local labor laws, and are properly documented.
- Establish and maintain relationship with local labor lawyers for guidance as needed on labor law matters.
Office Management and Admin. Coordination (50%)
- Oversee internal communications and provide team updates on our organizational Intranet for the East Africa region.
- Implement employee security plans, policies, and practices.
- Ensure that employee records are up to date.
- Coordinate IT needs and training with IT in Root Capital’s Cambridge headquarters.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration and / or Human Resources.
- Must be registered as a Human Resource Professional under the Kenya Human Resources Act.
- 5+ years professional work experience.
- 3+ years as an HR generalist in a position with similar or closely related functional activities.
- Proven subject matter knowledge of and competency with HR best practices in the areas recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, compensation, performance management, terminations and compliance.
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate projects, and manage tasks independently.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proactive, service oriented attitude.
- Strong attitude towards compliance.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Applications and Nominations:
More information about Root Capital is available at www.rootcapital.org
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications including a resume and cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, language abilities, salary requirements, and how you learned of the position should be sent to “jobsafrica@rootcapital.org”. Please type “HR and Admin” followed by your name (Last, First) as the subject line of your email (e.g. “HR and Admin – Tabu, Maria”). Finalist candidates will be required to provide at least three work-related references.
Root Capital is an equal opportunity employer.