Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 19 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase her income and assets on supported land by more than 40 percent, while permanently improving her climate resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 8,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.
Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, is our second largest. We operate under the farmer brand Tupande, serving over one million farmers and employing 2200 staff. We aim to transform every farming community in Kenya by delivering sustained food security and pathways to prosperity. tupande.co.ke.

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Global Human Resources Fellow to join our team, focusing on benefits administration, payroll processing, staff support, and HR data management. This fellowship is ideal for someone looking to develop specialized skills within global HR functions and gain exposure to multi-regional HR operations. As a Global HR Fellow you will assist with employee benefits, payroll management, and data integrity while contributing to multiple HR initiatives that enhance the employee experience across our organization. You will be based in Nairobi, Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda and will report to one of the Global HR managers. This is a hybrid role which will work both in-office and remotely.

Responsibilities
Learn and assist with various Global HR work to include but not limited to:
Benefits Administration
• Assist with benefit enrollment and administration processes, ensuring accuracy in benefits data and providing support to employees.
• Respond to employee inquiries about benefit programs (health, retirement, wellness), working with the benefits team to resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure the proper allocation and eligibility of benefits is paid out each month.
Payroll Support
• Assist with payroll data collection and review to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Help maintain payroll records, update employee information, and process payroll adjustments.
• Work with the finance team to address payroll discrepancies and support payroll audits.
Staff Support
• Provide staff support by responding to HR-related inquiries and directing employees to appropriate resources.
HR Data and Account Management
• Maintain HRIS databases with current employee records, benefits, and payroll information to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Help generate regular HR reports, including benefits enrollment and payroll summaries.
• Assist with creation and removal of staff email accounts.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Interest in benefits, payroll, and HR data management.
• Excellent in communication and a customer-service orientation, with an ability to support employees in multiple regions.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, and MS office or Google suite software.
• You will handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• You will learn and grow your HR skills.

Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Nairobi Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Contract Duration
1 year
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya or Rwanda.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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