Human Resource Business Partner

About Tala
At Tala, we're applying advanced technology and human creativity to solve what legacy institutions can't or won't. We are a global financial infrastructure company on a mission to unleash the economic power of the global majority, recognizing that today's financial infrastructure doesn't work for most of the world's population.

We're the first and only platform to combine the intelligence of a credit bureau, the payments execution of a fintech, and the relationship expertise of a bank into one vertically integrated solution. Our platform is powered by an expansive moat of proprietary data and AI/ML decisioning technology, enabling us to deliver instant, reliable liquidity personalized to every customer's needs. Through our flagship credit app, we've disbursed over $7 billion in credit to more than 12 million customers across Latin America, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. These customers have leveraged Tala products to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals.

Our pioneering work and proven impact have earned us consistent recognition, including being named to:

CNBC's Disruptor 50 for five years.

CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies for two consecutive years.

Forbes' Fintech 50 list for nine consecutive years.

Visionary investors, persuaded by the economic power of the global majority, have committed half a billion dollars in equity and debt to Tala's success.

Given the global nature of our team, we operate on a remote-first approach with office hubs in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.

Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we'd love to hear from you

About The Role
As our HR Business Partner for Kenya, you'll be the go-to advisor and champion for our teams. You will design and deliver a best-in-class employee experience across the entire HR lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—while ensuring compliance with Kenyan labor laws and Tala's global standards.

This is an opportunity to combine strategic thinking with day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do

• People Operations: Lead seamless onboarding and offboarding, ensuring employees feel welcomed and supported while all documentation, tools, and assets are in place.
• Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee requests, grievances, and disciplinary cases, addressing issues with empathy and fairness.
• Compliance & Audits: Drive closure of InfoSec and HR compliance audits; stay current on Kenyan labor legislation and update policies accordingly.
• Payroll & HRIS: Manage semi-monthly and month-end payroll in partnership with Finance, oversee BambooHR data integrity, and educate employees on tax matters.
• Health & Safety: Chair the Health & Safety Committee, refresh policies, and ensure OSHA 2007 compliance through regular training and audits.
• Learning & Development: Assess training needs, implement development programs, and measure their impact.
• Performance Management: Guide managers on feedback, performance reviews, and improvement plans to support career growth and fair compensation decisions.
• HR Analytics: Track and report key people metrics such as turnover, engagement, and satisfaction to inform business decisions.
• Policy Leadership: Maintain and communicate HR policies and procedure manuals to align with evolving business and legal requirements.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years' HRBP experience in a fast-paced environment; fintech or startup background is a plus.
• Registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labor law and employment regulations.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on operational work.

Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we're proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.