People & Culture Associate

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Since 2009, The Action Foundation (TAF) has delivered health and inclusive education services to over 20,000 children and youth with disabilities at our outreach centers and through partnerships with public and community-level schools and health facilities. With 15 years of demonstrated success in delivering impactful programs, we are dedicated to championing a movement for disability-inclusive service delivery across Kenya and Africa.
Our experience has revealed that children and youth with disabilities experience severe marginalization, poverty, violence, social exclusion, and unequal access to opportunities and that girls and women with disabilities disproportionately face socio-economic exclusion, barriers to education, and heightened risk of GBV.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of Children and Youth with Disabilities (CYWDs) through programs that cover their entire lifecycle, from early years to adolescence and adulthood. We envision a fully inclusive Africa where CYWDs can thrive. We are dedicated to empowering CYWDs to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Our programs, spanning Child Health and Development, Foundational Learning, Adolescent and Youth Empowerment, and Adolescent Girls and Young Women’s Mentorship, create pathways for CYWDs to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Through strategic collaborations with national and subnational government agencies, local leaders, and organizations, we advocate for inclusive policies and practices that prioritize disability inclusion and address gender disparities.

JOB SUMMARY

About The Action FoundationSince 2009, The Action Foundation (TAF) has delivered health and inclusive education services to over 20,000 children and youth with disabilities through our outreach centers and partnerships with public and community-level schools and health facilities. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for Children and Youth with Disabilities (CYWDs) through programs that cover their entire lifecycle—from early years to adolescence and adulthood.Our mission is to champion disability-inclusive service delivery and create pathways for CYWDs to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities.Job SummaryThe People & Culture Associate will support the effective implementation of human resource and people-centered practices across the organization. The role focuses on talent management, employee lifecycle support, policy implementation, staff engagement, learning and development, and compliance with labor laws and organizational policies.The position is ideal for a proactive HR professional who is passionate about people, organizational culture, disability inclusion, and ethical HR practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Talent Acquisition & OnboardingSupport end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, shortlisting, interview coordination, and reference checks.Coordinate employee onboarding and induction to ensure smooth integration into the organization.Support workforce planning and recruitment documentation in line with organizational needs.2. Employee Lifecycle ManagementMaintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including contracts, confirmations, promotions, and exits.Track probation periods, performance review cycles, contract renewals, and confirmations.Support exit processes, including documentation and exit interviews.3. Performance Management & LearningSupport the coordination of performance appraisal processes and documentation.Assist in identifying staff training and capacity-building needs.Coordinate learning and development initiatives in collaboration with managers and leadership.4. Employee Relations & Staff Well-beingServe as a first point of contact for staff HR-related queries.Support the handling of employee relations matters in a fair, confidential, and professional manner.Promote positive employee engagement, staff well-being, and a healthy organizational culture.Support implementation of staff welfare initiatives in line with organizational policy.5. HR Policies, Compliance & SafeguardingSupport the implementation and review of HR policies in line with labor laws and best practices.Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding standards, and internal HR procedures.Promote awareness of organizational values, code of conduct, and safeguarding policies.Support disciplinary and grievance processes in line with due process.6. Data, Reporting & DocumentationMaintain HR data and generate routine HR reports for management.Support HR audits, compliance checks, and documentation requirements.Ensure confidentiality and data protection in handling employee information.7. Organizational Culture & InclusionSupport initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, inclusion, and diversity.Promote disability-inclusive workplace practices.Support internal communication and culture-building initiatives led by People & Culture.Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a People & Culture / HR-focused role.Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR policies, and best practices.Experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and learning coordination.High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teams.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR information systems.Passion for social impact, equity, and disability inclusion.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Employee contracts, Employee relations and consultations, Job descriptions and ads, Candidate and personnel background checks, Employee guidelines and onboarding, Human resource and personnel development, Organize and manage recruitment campaigns, Labour/employment law

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree