<div> About the role: BURN is looking for an HR and Office Manager who will support the day-to-day operations of the HR function while ensuring smooth, efficient office administration and facilities support for the DRC team. Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Manage the onboarding process for all new employees, including induction and completion of required documentation (contracts, policies, rules, and procedures).</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Prepare and process payroll inputs for employees and casuals in coordination with Finance/Payroll.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Develop, localize, and maintain employee handbook content and HR policies for DRC; communicate and train employees on policy updates.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Collect, verify, and file all documentation required for contract preparation for new hires; maintain accurate and confidential personnel records.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Monitor contract expiry dates and manage the electronic employee data sheet to ensure employees do not work without valid contracts.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Handle HR-related issues raised by employees, escalating to management where necessary; support employee relations and disciplinary processes in line with policy and local law.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Support performance management by coordinating appraisal meetings and following up on action items and manager feedback.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Manage filing and records for casual workers in DRC and ensure compliance with documentation requirements.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Coordinate employee exit processes for employees and contractors, ensuring all documentation is completed, medicals (where applicable) are done, and company property is returned.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Coordinate periodic medical check-ups for employees and support the Health Officer on work injury matters as required.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Keep up to date with changes in DRC labour laws and advise management on relevant updates and required actions.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Oversee day-to-day office operations, including reception/front office coordination, visitor management, meeting room scheduling, and office communications.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Ensure BURN offices throughout the country are fit for purpose, with reliable connectivity, adequate facilities, and appropriate equipment; coordinate corrective actions with IT, Administration, and service providers to maintain agreed service levels.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Support office asset and equipment management (basic tracking of office furniture/equipment, allocation records, and follow-up for repairs or replacements).</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Coordinate travel and accommodation logistics for staff and visitors where required, ensuring compliance with internal processes.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Process and track office-related invoices and service requests, maintaining organized records and coordinating approvals with relevant stakeholders.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Perform any other duties as may be assigned by your manager from time to time.</li></ul> Skills and Experience:  <ul style="margin-bottom:8px;"><li style="margin-bottom:8px;text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">The People Department requires strong data management capabilities, so Excel skills and experience working with data is critical. Familiarity with AI is an additional requirement.</li><li style="margin-bottom:8px;text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Minimum Bachelor’s in HR, management, or a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management  </li><li style="margin-bottom:8px;text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Minimum three years of experience in an HR Department, with at least one year in management roles</li><li style="margin-bottom:8px;text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Knowledge of Labor law and employment best practices </li><li style="margin-bottom:8px;text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">French and English Language (written and spoken)</li></ul>                                                  Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).     </div>

BURN is working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world&rsquo;s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&amp;D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. Our team &ndash; half of whom are women &ndash; produces and sells over 200,000 stoves per month at our solar-powered facility in Kenya. The company was founded by CEO Peter Scott, who is recognised as the global leader in cookstove commercialisation. BURN has received recognition for its cutting-edge innovation and environmental &amp; social impact from, among others Bloomberg New Energy Finance Award, Global Leap Awards, and Ashden International. BURN is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating the best workplace in the world. Visit BURN/careers if you would like to be part of a world-class team that is committed to making positive, measurable change for people, forests, and the climate.

HR and Office Manager

<div> About the role: BURN is looking for an HR and Office Manager who will support the day-to-day operations of the HR function while ensuring smooth, efficient office administration and facilities support for the DRC team. Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage the onboarding process for all new employees, including induction and completion of required documentation (contracts, policies, rules, and procedures).</li><li>Prepare and process payroll inputs for employees and casuals in coordination with Finance/Payroll.</li><li>Develop, localize, and maintain employee handbook content and HR policies for DRC; communicate and train employees on policy updates.</li><li>Collect, verify, and file all documentation required for contract preparation for new hires; maintain accurate and confidential personnel records.</li><li>Monitor contract expiry dates and manage the electronic employee data sheet to ensure employees do not work without valid contracts.</li><li>Handle HR-related issues raised by employees, escalating to management where necessary; support employee relations and disciplinary processes in line with policy and local law.</li><li>Support performance management by coordinating appraisal meetings and following up on action items and manager feedback.</li><li>Manage filing and records for casual workers in DRC and ensure compliance with documentation requirements.</li><li>Coordinate employee exit processes for employees and contractors, ensuring all documentation is completed, medicals (where applicable) are done, and company property is returned.</li><li>Coordinate periodic medical check-ups for employees and support the Health Officer on work injury matters as required.</li><li>Keep up to date with changes in DRC labour laws and advise management on relevant updates and required actions.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day office operations, including reception/front office coordination, visitor management, meeting room scheduling, and office communications.</li><li>Ensure BURN offices throughout the country are fit for purpose, with reliable connectivity, adequate facilities, and appropriate equipment; coordinate corrective actions with IT, Administration, and service providers to maintain agreed service levels.</li><li>Support office asset and equipment management (basic tracking of office furniture/equipment, allocation records, and follow-up for repairs or replacements).</li><li>Coordinate travel and accommodation logistics for staff and visitors where required, ensuring compliance with internal processes.</li><li>Process and track office-related invoices and service requests, maintaining organized records and coordinating approvals with relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Perform any other duties as may be assigned by your manager from time to time.</li></ul> Skills and Experience:  <ul><li>The People Department requires strong data management capabilities, so Excel skills and experience working with data is critical. Familiarity with AI is an additional requirement.</li><li>Minimum Bachelor’s in HR, management, or a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management  </li><li>Minimum three years of experience in an HR Department, with at least one year in management roles</li><li>Knowledge of Labor law and employment best practices </li><li>French and English Language (written and spoken)</li></ul>                                                  Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).     </div>

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