Head of People and Talent
NALA, United Kingdom

We are on a mission to increase economic opportunity for Africans globally. Why does our mission matter?

There are over 1.3 billion Africans in the world. Africa is the most expensive place to send money to and trade with.

Talent is everywhere but opportunity isn’t. How do we bridge this divide with a sense of purpose?

• Think about people living far away from their loved ones who are financially responsible and support them. Imagine how you would feel losing 8-9% of your money through fees. How do we reduce the cost of sending money home through technology?
• What about the future of work? Think about those young TikTok influencers in Uganda who make amazing content, but can’t get paid because they don’t have Visa or Mastercards yet have mobile money?
• What about the future for businesses? Think about those who are trying to do cross-border business from Africa outbound to the rest of the world? Why is it so hard to trade today? Why do people have to send money with other people physically or cash on planes? How much money and time is lost while doing this?
• What about the reliability of trade? When payments are delayed, that means business is disrupted. This costs everyone money. It loses us trust with customers.

NALA’s true impact will be measured by the opportunities we create for Africa to trade with the world and the world to trade with Africa.

As the Head of People amp; Talent, your mission is to care for the company, build a high performance culture and attract the best talent. Through proactive leadership, you will foster a culture that addresses the evolving needs of the organisation and motivates each team member to flourish both personally and professionally.

• Stay updated on employment laws and regulations in the UK and Kenya, ensuring the organisation's compliance with all legal obligations.
• Manage the Employer of Record relationship with the global remote workforce, ensuring smooth onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance with local labor laws.
• Engage confidently with C-level executives, providing strategic insights and guidance on matters related to human resources and people management.
• Lead, mentor, and guide the People amp; Talent team in effective people management practices, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Oversee project management and delivery of People initiatives, ensuring timely execution and alignment with organisational goals.
• Spearhead global salary benchmarking efforts to ensure competitive compensation structures across various locations.
• Administer equity programs, collaborating with relevant departments to ensure accurate distribution and reporting.
• Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Develop, review, and implement People policies that align with legal requirements and support a positive work environment.
• Spearhead internal communications related to People policies, initiatives, and culture, ensuring consistent and transparent information flow across the organisation.
• Drive the development and preservation of the company culture, focusing on values, diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement.
• Manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement.

Requirements

• Previous involvement in startups or rapidly growing organizations, showcasing adaptability to dynamic environments.
• Proven experience and comprehensive understanding of employment laws and regulations in the UK.
• Strong track record of effectively engaging with C-level executives and providing strategic People insights.
• Significant experience in people management, showcasing leadership skills in guiding and developing People teams.
• In-depth knowledge of HR policy development and implementation, ensuring legal compliance and a positive work environment.
• Extensive experience in global salary benchmarking and compensation structuring.
• Proven ability to manage performance management processes, fostering employee growth and development.

• Familiarity with Kenyan Employment Laws: Demonstrated familiarity with employment laws and regulations in Kenya, ensuring compliance with local labor requirements.
• Experience in Remote Workforce Management: Some experience in effectively managing a remote workforce using an Employer of Record approach, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to legal obligations.
• Data Proficiency: Comfort and proficiency in worki

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