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Human Resource Business Partner- Technology Department

Kifiya Financial Technology

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Business

Human Resource Management

Addis Ababa

5 years

1 Position

2025-05-08

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2025-05-19

Required Skills

human resources department processes

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Fields of study

Business Administration

Human Resource Management

Full Time

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Job Description

Kifiya is an AI-powered ecosystem technology company specializing in intelligent data-driven decisioning, financial services, digital agriculture, and smart mobility infrastructure solutions. For over a decade, we have built robust technological infrastructures and implemented transformative initiatives that address market failures. 

We empower MSMEs, smallholder farmers, and low- to middle-income consumers by providing access to financial services and markets. Kifiya is scaling its technology infrastructure to create a more inclusive and sustainable future in Africa. 

Over the past 14 years, Kifiya has grown from a startup into a leader in digital financial services and AI-driven technology, showcasing the power of data and innovation to drive meaningful change. 

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) for the Technology Department acts as a strategic advisor and partner to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and technology leadership team. This role aligns HR initiatives with the fast-paced and evolving needs of a high-performing tech organization, focusing on workforce planning, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement to drive innovation and business success. 

Key Responsibilities:  

1. Strategic Partnership 

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CTO and Tech leadership team on HR matters, workforce strategy, and organizational design. 

  • Understand the technology team’s business goals and ensure HR strategy supports them. 

  • Contribute to change management and transformation initiatives within the Tech department. 

2. Workforce Planning & Talent Management 

  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to plan and fill technical roles in software engineering, DevOps, data science, cybersecurity, etc. 

  • Support onboarding and integration of new tech hires, ensuring alignment with department expectations. 

  • Partner with leaders to develop succession and career development plans for key technical roles. 

3. Performance & Capability Development 

  • Guide the implementation of performance management processes across tech teams, ensuring timely and meaningful feedback cycles. 

  • Identify skill gaps and work with L&D on targeted training programs for technical capabilities, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. 

4. Organizational Development 

  • Support organizational restructuring and team design efforts to ensure agility and scalability of the tech function. 

  • Facilitate role clarity, growth paths, and competency frameworks specific to engineering, product, and IT roles. 

5. Employee Experience & Engagement 

  • Monitor and enhance employee engagement within the tech department through surveys, focus groups, and feedback loops. 

  • Advise managers on complex employee relations matters and foster a healthy work environment for technical teams. 

6. HR Operations & Compliance 

  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, internal HR policies, and employment contracts. 

  • Maintain accurate employee records for the tech department in the ERP/HRIS system. 

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (master's preferred). 

  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a business partner or strategic HR role. 

  • Experience supporting technology, software, or engineering teams is strongly preferred. 

  • Solid understanding of technical role structures, hiring challenges, and performance metrics.  

Competencies & Skills: 

  • Strong business acumen and understanding of how tech organizations operate. 

  • Strategic thinking with the ability to execute operationally. 

  • Excellent communication, influencing, and conflict-resolution skills. 

  • Agile mindset with ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Data-driven approach to HR decisions and recommendations 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should submit their resume to Hiring@kifya.com and include " Human Resource Business Partner- Technology Department" in the subject line. 

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion, welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of background. Our goal is to build a diverse team to promote innovation and success. 

Fields Of Study

Business Administration

Human Resource Management

Skills Required

human resources department processes

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