Project Overview and Role:  

The Kenya Feed the Future Private Sector Activity (KPSA) is a $48 million, USAID-funded, Palladium implemented project that will accelerate inclusive economic growth in Kenya through partnerships with large agricultural firms, health firms and other sectors. Using a systems approach, KPSA will provide a suite of customized, high-impact services that increase the productivity of firms such as SMEs, smallholders, Business Advisory Service Providers (BASPs) and Financial Institutions (FIs), increase market linkages, and mobilize finance to support targeted sectors. From 2024 – 2029, KPSA will use its Inclusive Growth Platform to mobilize $400 million in finance, create new jobs, increase exports and sales, and increase access to healthcare services. 

The People and Culture Manager will manage employee lifecycle from hire to exit, including  recruitment, onboarding, induction, confirmation, transfers, performance management processes, contract renewals, and exit. 

Roles and Responsibilities 


Formulating & rolling out HR policies in accordance with Palladium global and Palladium Kenya policies and practices 
Conducting HR interviews, offer negotiations & closing positions 
Managing employee lifecycle from hire till exit – onboarding, induction, confirmation, transfers, contract renewals & exit 
Anchoring the performance management process 
Spearheading the team bonding initiatives 
Ensuring legal compliance throughout human resource management 
Maintaining pay plan and benefits program 
Ensuring all employee files are in order and maintaining the employee database 
Working on HR process improvements 
Assisting with employer branding initiatives to ensure Palladium is the employer of choice 
Liaising with global teams and the project management unit on various projects such as diversity & inclusion, salary benchmarking etc. 
Working on helping build a positive work environment 
Any and all other project-related tasks as required by the Chief of Party, project leadership and Palladium HQ 


Position Requirements 


Degree in Human Resources or other related fields 
At least seven (7) years experience managing human resources functions in Kenyan project contexts 
Ability to formulate and carry out plans independently to further the strategic goals of the project from a human resources and talent management perspective 
Experience working on USAID or other donor-funded programs preferred  
Excellent communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills  
Kenyan candidates are preferred 
Written and oral proficiency in English required