HR Operations Associate

<p><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">About BasiGo</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt">BasiGo is an early-stage e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionise the public transportation sector by providing bus owners with a cost-effective electric alternative to diesel. BasiGo Kenya is looking for an HR Operations Associate to join our team. The HR Operations Associate will report directly to the Head of People - Kenya.</span><br></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">About the role:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold"><br></span><span style="font-size: 12pt">You will play an instrumental role in supporting the Head of People with Recruitment, Onboarding, Offboarding, HR Ops &amp; Admin, and Events Coordination where needed. This position offers a career path filled with growth and development opportunities.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Roles and Responsibilities:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Talent Acquisition:</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Support the Head of People in managing the candidate life cycle for Kenya roles &amp; applicants, ensuring a good candidate experience throughout the process.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Support in developing and managing recruitment materials, such as job descriptions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Support talent acquisition projects as required.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">New Hire Admin:</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Own and execute onboarding and off-boarding of junior to mid-level new employees by coordinating mandatory training.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">HR Ops &amp; Team Admin Support:</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Own and manage HR operational aspects such as people-related reporting and administration of benefits..</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Act as a culture champion alongside the Head of People.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Maintain custody of updated and accurate in-country employee and general HR records in a confidential and secure manner, in full compliance with statutory requirements and regulations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Support the Head of People with immigration admin.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Support the Head of People as required and provide general administrative support to the HR team.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Culture:</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Support the Head of People with organising team events, renovating office space, and reception duties.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Our Ideal Candidate would have:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Education:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt"> Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources,  Business Administration, or related fields. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Experience: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt">At least 3 years of relevant work experience as a human resources generalist or operations associate. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt">Experience in a diverse and inclusive work environment, and the ability to adapt to change and contribute innovative ideas.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Knowledge and specific experience:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Working in HR in Kenya</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Supported recruitment processes and has experience in talent acquisition and onboarding</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Worked with an HRIS and Applicant Tracking System before</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Start-up experience</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Experience with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel and Word), Google Workspace (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Skills:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Teamwork skills with the ability to work autonomously</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Strong execution and process management with impeccable attention to detail</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Exceptional written and oral communication skills</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">High level of integrity and discretion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Highly empathetic, able to build strong relationships with staff</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Ability to work comfortably and communicate effectively in a multinational, culturally diverse, and virtual environment</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Ambitious, quick to learn new skills, and likes to multitask</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Growth mindset, excited to learn, and not scared of asking questions</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Ability to manage competing, high-priority demands in a fast-paced environment</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">A self-starter who can both manage resources and roll up sleeves to execute projects from start to finish</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Proactive, who can notice when something could be improved/isn't right, and then raise that as a concern/act on it</span></li>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic">BasiGo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic established by law.</span></p>