Posted:Sep 22
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Description:
M-KOPA’s mission is to make high quality energy affordable to everyone. OUR GROWTH SO FAR… M-KOPA has connected more than 400,000 homes in Kenya,Tanzania and Uganda to solar power with over 550 new homes being added every day. Each 8W battery powered-system comes with three lights, mobile phone-charging and a solar powered radio. Customers can now opt for a 20W system with digital TV. As of July 2016, M-KOPA has connected over 400,000 homes to affordable solar power. Current customers will make projected savings of US$ 300 Million over the next four years. M-KOPA’s customers will enjoy 50 million hours of kerosene-free lighting per month. Total employment created in East Africa is 2,500. In March 2016, M-KOPA emerged boldest at Financial Times Arcelor Mittal- Boldness in Business Awards in the Developing Markets category. In February 2016, M-KOPA was recognised as the Best Mobile Innovation for Emerging Markets at the Global Mobile Awards. In 2015, M-KOPA was recognised by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 5
Job Description
- As Senior Manager, People Systems & Analytics, you will be the strategic architect and technical authority behind M-KOPA’s People technology ecosystem. This role goes beyond system administration—you're the go-to specialist for designing, optimizing, and scaling digital solutions that empower our People & Workplace Experience (PWX) team and elevate the employee experience.
- You’ll lead the transformation of our HRIS/people systems landscape, ensuring data integrity, seamless integrations, and actionable insights that drive smarter decisions across the business.
What You'll Do
- HRIS & Systems Ownership
- Serve as the subject matter expert on People Systems, including HiBob (core HRIS), Culture Amp, Freshservice, Progression, Notion, Docusign and other performance and engagement platforms.
- Lead the design, configuration, and continuous improvement of HR systems to meet evolving business, compliance, and user experience needs.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications, workflows, and system enhancements that balance scalability, compliance, and user adoption.
- Manage vendor relationships for People Tech platforms, including contracts, renewals, SLAs, and roadmap alignment.
- Partner closely with Senior People Partners (SPPs), the Legal team, IT Operations, Finance, Business Leaders, and the People Leadership Team (PLT) to ensure system configurations, data governance, and process automation are aligned with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and workforce strategies.
- Act as a bridge between technical solutions and people priorities, ensuring cross-functional stakeholders are engaged, trained, and confident in using People Systems effectively.
What You'll Need
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR, Greenhouse, Hibo, Culture Amp, Jira, Fresh service, AI Chatbots, Notion, Guru, DocuSign etc).
- Strong understanding of HR data architecture, reporting tools, and system integrations.
- Proven track record in system implementations, process automation, and change management.
- AI automation and implementation experience with a strong technical track will be a distinct advantage
- Experience in a high-growth, tech-driven environment is a strong advantage.
- Data-driven mindset with a focus on actionable insights and continuous improvement.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
