Associate, People Operations
Duration: 6-12 month contract
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Location type: Remote Eligible, must be within commuting distance to PSI's Nairobi Office
Reports to: Head of People Operations
Application Deadline: February 2, 2026
Only candidates who are currently legally authorized to live and work in Kenya will be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Welcome to PSI!
PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to advance the achievement of people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.
Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire? Read on!
Join us!
PSI seeks an Associate, People Operations that will provide wide-ranging operational and project management support to the HR People Operations team. This role will help ensure HR processes operate efficiently, support the administration and improvement of a variety of HR tasks and processes, and work closely with different members of the HR team to support the execution of departmental projects.
What You'll Do
Provide project management and support for a wide range of departmental priorities and employee programs. Identify opportunities for improvements, and develop and implement new tools, systems and workflows that enhance employee program effectiveness.
Support the maintenance and administration of the People Operations automations, events & travel, content creation for communication platforms, management of various HR inboxes & provide guidance on routine HR policies and procedures or applicable triage, letter & file management, onboarding & offboarding, SOPs, and other systems supporting the HR function. Perform data entry and ensure data integrity, develop and run custom reports, help review, test, and implement upgrades and patches.
Provide moderate financial management support, which may include assisting with reconciliations, and re-classing expenses, procurement and payment of consultants, vendors, and other services, and management and reconciliation of team purchasing card.
Assist with external and internal audits by gathering and packaging documentation and oversight of compliance programs (I-9, new hire reporting, etc.) Assist with additional responsibilities as assigned.
No Travel Required
This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in a related field.
At least 3 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
Working knowledge of HR operational functions and compliance requirements.
Excellent organizational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail and timeliness. Able to multi-task and meet deadlines in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Working knowledge of HRIS-based software and other HR systems (SharePoint, Meridian, Unit4). Able to pick up new technologies and systems quickly.
Able to maintain complete confidentiality for sensitive issues and information.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to think creatively and approach tasks or problems in a new or different way.
Excellent collaboration, customer service, relationship building/management and consensus building skills.
Able to respond calmly and confidently in any situation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with power automate, power apps, or power BI, preferred.
We know that a long list of requirements may be discouraging, but don’t let imposter syndrome or the confidence gap get in the way of you applying — we’d love to hear from you.
Why Work at PSI?
PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives—we think this should apply to our employees, too.
Salary Ranges:*
PSI is committed to pay equity and transparency. We ensure pay meets the market within each country. This approach minimizes our impact on local talent markets and allows PSI to attract and retain employees, while staying cost-competitive.
Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law. Hiring above the mid-point of the range below would not be typical in order to allow for potential future salary growth.
PSI is offering the following gross annual salary range for this position:
• For Kenya Regional Office (paid in USD): $19,000 (minimum) – $27,000 (midpoint) -$35,000 (maximum)
*Please note that those hired at the Kenya Regional Office will be employed through the local PSI office. Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role and practices of the local office. Details will be provided during interview process.
About PSI
Did you know that we have over 3,000 “PSIers” working across the globe in 40 different countries? We’re a diverse group with a wide range of backgrounds from the medical industry to the music industry, all with unique skills we bring to the job. We value self-motivated people with a track record for getting things done in tough situations. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
Interested in Learning More?
About PSI: Who we are, how we work, and the challenges we seek to solve.PSI Career site Featured Projects: Flagship & Priority ProjectsWhere We Work: PSI’s Global NetworkFollow PSI Online: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
Please note: As part of HealthX Partners, PSI operates under a shared-service HR model. During the recruitment and hiring process, applicants may interact with systems and personnel from HXP, PSI, and/or EGPAF.
PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, tribal belonging, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status. PSI is a safe, inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and it’s reflected in our diverse community.
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