Regional People & Culture Business Partner – Generalist

About the role

World Vision is hiring a Regional People & Culture Business Partner (Generalist) for a full-time management position based in Nairobi, Kenya. The role provides overall HR support to drive strategic and operational business objectives at the Region Office and National Offices, delivering integrated HR solutions such as HR compliance and risk management, HR systems, talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding, and compensation and benefits. It acts as a critical link between the Global Centre, the East Africa Regional office and the field offices.

Key responsibilities

• P&C compliance and risk management: implement regional process improvement projects, plan and run HR audits, maintain updated policies and advise line managers on HR processes
• HR systems: lead the region's HRIS (including end-user support), coordinate digitalization across the region and manage HR records and reporting
• Talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding: own the recruitment process, coordinate induction programs and manage staff exits
• Compensation and benefits: coordinate pay and benefits initiatives, run market research, advise on trends and manage the payroll and medical, pension and GPA/GLA schemes
• Employee relations: investigate grievances and disciplinary issues, sensitize staff to the code of conduct and act as focal point for reporting
• International assignees: handle work permits and resident permits, and liaise with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration on staffing matters

Required profile

• University degree in Human Resource Management or a related course; Master's degree or HR certification is an added advantage
• 5+ years of broad HR experience in a large organization, including a management or supervisory role
• Experience in an international NGO and in a multicultural context
• Knowledge of local and international labour legislation and membership of a recognized HR professional body

Required skills

• HR compliance, risk management, project management, process improvement and HR reporting and analytics
• HRIS and payroll process management; Workday experience is an added advantage
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and databases
• Strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills

The vacancy is open until 04/11/2026 and is advertised by a corporate staffing service; applications are made through the employer's application link.