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Irene Kinyua

@irenekinyua1

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Strategic Payroll and People Operations Specialist with global HR expertise.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values strategic HR practices and offers opportunities for professional growth while enhancing employee experiences.

I am a Payroll and People Operations Specialist with over 8 years of experience managing end-to-end employee lifecycle processes and multi-country payroll. My expertise spans across East and Southern Africa, the U.S., and Canada, where I have successfully navigated complex compliance landscapes and enhanced employee experiences in fast-paced environments.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with various teams, including payroll, legal, finance, and customer success. I have led initiatives that improved onboarding efficiency and streamlined payroll processes, resulting in significant reductions in support queries and deployment timelines. My commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy has earned me recognition as a trusted partner in HR compliance.

I am now seeking to leverage my skills in a global lifecycle role that supports exceptional employee experiences and ensures adherence to HR compliance standards. I thrive in environments that value strategic thinking and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of People Operations

Current

Sote Inc

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Built HR infrastructure of the company within 8 weeks including selection, design and implementation of payroll system, health and welfare plans, and retirement plan, adapting to legislative changes across multiple jurisdictions. Collaborated cross-functionally with Finance, and IT departments through asynchronous collaboration tools to swiftly address and resolve employee issues, resulting in a 2

HR Infrastructure Development Payroll Systems Contract Amendments Employment Agreements Multi Country Compliance

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Customer Onboarding Manager

Current

Lincoln Finch Limited

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Evaluated and selected appropriate payroll software solutions ensuring compliance with local regulations for diverse client needs. Improved onboarding efficiency by streamlining process flows and creating targeted user guides for industry-recognized payroll solutions, reducing average support queries by 40 per month. Led the implementation of an enterprise-level onboarding program that cut client

Onboarding Efficiency Consultation Process Automation Stakeholder Management Multi Country Compliance

People Operations Senior Associate

ALX Kenya Limited

Jul 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Managed end-to-end contract lifecycle for over 200 employees across multiple countries, including drafting employment agreements, processing amendments, and ensuring compliance with local employment laws. Led implementation of a centralized documentation management system, reducing processing time for contract renewals and amendments by 30% while maintaining audit-ready records. Processed various

Contract Management Employment Agreements Documentation Management Lifecycle Management Cross Functional Collaboration Due Diligence Compliance Audit

Finance Controller

The Afriquest Research Centre Kenya

Oct 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Managed financial control activities for the organization. Specific details of the role were not provided in the input text.

Financial Control Budgeting Reporting Accounting Internal Controls

People Operations Coordinator

ALX Kenya Limited

Aug 2018 - Jun 2019 (10 months)

Administered contract management processes for over 200 employees across Kenya, Nigeria, and Mauritius, ensuring 100% compliance with local employment laws and internal policies. Processed employment agreements for new hires and contract amendments for existing employees, maintaining accurate employee data and documentation in HRIS systems. Supported lifecycle events including promotions, role cha

Contract Management Employment Agreements HRIS systems Compliance

Finance Associate

The Afriquest Research Centre Kenya

Jan 2016 - Sep 2016 (8 months)

Supported financial operations as a Finance Associate. Specific details of the role were not provided in the input text.

Financial Operations Data Entry Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Bath

MSc, Humanitarianism, Conflict & Development

Completed a Master of Science degree focusing on Humanitarianism, Conflict & Development. This program provided advanced knowledge in addressing complex global challenges.

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts, Communication & Economics

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Communication and Economics. The curriculum covered key principles in both fields, preparing for diverse career paths.