About the Role
M-KOPA is a fast-growing FinTech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our roots as the pioneer in pay-as-you-go solar energy, we have grown into one of the most advanced connected asset financing platforms in the world. We are currently seeking a dynamic Senior People Partner to own the people agenda for our Product organization and key global functions, driving strategic impact across multiple markets and operating models.
Key Responsibilities- Support organizational design, workforce planning, and structural transformations across diverse client groups.
- Build people management capabilities by coaching leaders on hiring, performance management, and career development.
- Scale and retain top-tier product, design, analytics, and marketing talent in a competitive global market.
- Leverage people analytics in collaboration with Centres of Excellence to turn data into actionable workforce insights.
- Manage complex employee relations matters in partnership with our specialized ER Centre of Excellence.
- Embed M-KOPA values into everyday team rituals, performance frameworks, and feedback loops.
- Proven HR business partnering experience within a scaling technology, FinTech, or high-growth environment.
- Demonstrated exposure to product, design, marketing, or analytics talent acquisition and retention strategies.
- High adaptability and breadth to manage diverse teams, ranging from creative designers to high-stakes fraud operations.
- Strong strategic and operational range, capable of executing long-term plans and day-to-day HR deliverables.
- Experience supporting cross-cultural, globally distributed teams across multiple regions and jurisdictions.
- Excellent analytical, advisory, and stakeholder management skills with sound risk-mitigation judgment.
- Competitive compensation package with opportunities for professional growth in a global FinTech leader.
- Dynamic, mission-driven work environment focused on empowering customers and communities across Africa.
- Collaborative culture with strong ownership from day one and exposure to diverse international markets.