- Minimum Qualification :
- Experience Level : Senior level
- Experience Length : 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
ABOUT THE COMPANY
An unprecedented energy transition has begun. To meet 2040 net zero goals, over 2 billion electric two-wheelers (motorcycles) must be sold and $11 trillion in fuel consumption replaced. Zeno is building a tech platform to electrify this two-wheeler market, currently responsible for more than 4% of the world’s GHG emissions. Our mission is to accelerate the energy transition and democratize the benefits across Africa, India, and Latin America. With a focus on East Africa as a starting point, Zeno is building a new energy ecosystem with ground-up development of a fundamentally better electric motorcycle and associated battery swap network to drive a better experience for our customers.
JOB SUMMARY
About Zeno:An unprecedented energy transition has begun. To meet 2040 net zero goals, over 2 billion electric two-wheelers (motorcycles) must be sold and $11 trillion in fuel consumption replaced. Zeno is building a tech platform to electrify this two-wheeler market, currently responsible for more than 4% of the world’s GHG emissions. Our mission is to accelerate the energy transition and democratize the benefits across Africa, India, and Latin America. With a focus on East Africa as a starting point, Zeno is building a new energy ecosystem with ground-up development of a fundamentally better electric motorcycle and associated battery swap network to drive a better experience for our customers.The Role:Zeno is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Head of People to lead all aspects of people operations, talent, and culture across East Africa. This role will be pivotal in shaping how we attract, grow, and retain the best talent in the electric mobility industry. You will build the systems, culture, and processes that help Zeno scale — from hiring and onboarding to leadership development and organizational design. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with a hands-on, pragmatic approach to implementation and thrives in a fast-moving startup environment
RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do:Lead People Strategy: Develop and execute Zeno’s People strategy across in Kenya focusing on recruitment, performance, compensation, learning, and culture.Talent Acquisition: Build and manage scalable hiring systems to attract high-performing candidates across engineering, operations, field, and customer-facing teams.Culture & Engagement: Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that reflects Zeno’s mission and values — ensuring engagement, belonging, and growth at every level.Performance & Development: Design and implement performance management frameworks, leadership training, and career progression systems.People Operations: Oversee HR operations, compliance, contracts, and payroll with precision and consistency.Organizational Design: Partner with the leadership team to design structure and roles that support scale across Kenya and future markets.Leadership Partner: Serve as a trusted advisor to the founders and leadership team on people decisions, team health, and organizational priorities.Employer Brand: Build Zeno’s reputation as a top employer in Africa’s EV sector through community, storytelling, and recognition initiatives.What You Bring.5+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, with at least 2 years in a leadership or head-of function role.Proven ability to design and scale people systems in high-growth, fast-paced organizations.Deep understanding of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices in Kenya (and ideally wider East Africa).Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability — comfortable moving between board-level discussions and on-the-ground implementation.Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams.Passion for people, purpose, and the future of clean mobility.BenefitsCompetitive salary based on experienceCompany sponsored healthcare planJoin a world class team of engineers, operators, and entrepreneurs from across the globe who are part of the inevitable trillion-dollar transition of two-wheelers to electric!
REQUIRED SKILLS
Payroll, Selection and assessment of applicants, People management, Labour/employment law, Employee relations and consultations, Human resource and personnel development, Organize and manage recruitment campaigns, Employee contracts, Organizational reforms and change management
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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