Fast Growing Trees
1-10 employees
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About Fast Growing Trees
Fast Growing Trees looks to give back to our environment, whether it is donating trees to be planted in Africa, or encouraging families to teach their children about the benefits of gardening. Fast Growing Trees provides unique hybrids that bloom longer, grow faster and provide perfect privacy.
3 months ago
People and Culture Manager
Kisumu - Remote
Full-time
Mid Level
People and Culture Manager
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Description
- At Trees for the Future (TREES), the People and Culture Manager in Kenya is responsible for fostering a farmer-focused and equitable work environment, managing the full employment lifecycle, and advising on strategic HR topics.
- The role includes enforcing policies, leading onboarding and offboarding, maintaining HR analytics, promoting staff engagement, addressing employee concerns, workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, training, and benefits administration.
- The manager works closely with the Global People and Culture team, ensures compliance with Kenyan employment requirements, and supports a positive, inclusive, and productive organizational culture.
- The position is based in Kisumu and reports to the Director of Finance and Operations, Kenya.
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience/education; a master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible HR management experience in similarly sized operation.
- Experience running country People and Culture operations, with a proper track record of modern people management.
- Professional certifications such as SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
- IT proficiency, especially in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and capacity to learn HRIS systems.
- Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili; knowledge of local languages is a plus.
- Experience in HR policies, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and HRIS maintenance.
- Commitment to equal opportunity employment and supporting diversity and inclusion.
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Benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Workers' compensation
- Substantial paid time off, including annual leave and sick leave
- Supportive, multicultural work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development