Senior HR and Talent Associate, Office

About myAgro:

myAgro is a non-profit agritech social enterprise based in West Africa. We have developed a mobile savings model that allows farmers to invest their own funds in high-quality seed, fertilizer, and agricultural training to increase their harvest and income by 50-100%. Our North Star is to support 1 million farmers in 2026 - providing them the tools they need to prosper. Our organization has received recognition and support from Skoll Foundation, Echoing Green, World Bank, and The Audacious Project from TED. Learn more from our founder and CEO here.

About the Role:

As a Senior HR and Talent Associate, Office at myAgro, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing consistent client support throughout the employee journey for all office employees. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to the business, collaborating on projects and providing guidance on HR-related matters while ensuring compliance with legal regulations and company policies. We take pride in how we support our team members and that’s where you come in!

You will join a global HR team that values collaboration, diversity, and excellence. Your contributions will directly impact the organization's success by attracting top talent, nurturing a culture of engagement and growth, and promoting an inclusive and supporting workplace environment.

This role is based in our Thiès, Senegal office and will report to the HR Manager.

You Will:

Own the end-end-to-end recruitment process of all office team members at various levels, ensuring alignment with company requirements.

Help complete employment contracts and ensure adherence to legal requirements.

Coordinate employee on-boarding, assisting managers in implementing onboarding plans for new employees, and handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, to deliver an exceptional first-day experience.

Provide support to office team members on different HR-related matters, such as benefits, payroll, and procedures, and resolve any issues.

Ensure teams adhere to performance management procedures and maintain quality standards.

Listen to team members and address their concerns and monitor team engagement.

Support training and learning initiatives to enhance employee skills and competencies.

Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies and procedures, and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations.

Participate in the development of HR KPIs, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements.

Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws; update policies and procedures when necessary.

You Have:

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field or equivalent professional experience.

5+ years experience as an HR representative or equivalent generalist capacity.

Strong HR acumen, drive and understanding of employee lifecycle and HR protocols.

Knowledge of employment laws and common practices; experience with Senegalese Labor Law and Employee Code.

Experience collaborating within teams to achieve common goals.

Strong working knowledge of MS Office and HRIS systems (PaySpace or Bamboo a plus).

Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality HR services.

English and French proficiency; Preferred: Wolof proficiency.

Our Benefits:

Health insurance (including dental, vision and health coverage)

Approximately 4 weeks of paid time off each year

Retirement plan contributions

Professional development and laptop stipends

Annual flight benefit

The opportunity to make a difference for farmers everyday!

Application Process and Deadline

To apply, submit an application on our website. Include a cover letter (motivation letter) and a resume or CV. Please submit your application and documents in English. Only shortlisted candidates will contacted by our team.

We encourage you to apply early as we will begin interviews with interesting candidates on a rolling basis. The interview process includes the application form, short virtual interviews and typically a short written assignment or a visit to the field or one of our offices.

myAgro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, national origin, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, and genetics. myAgro complies with all applicable federal, provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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