Position overview<\/p>\n
\tAs a Talent Management Specialist, you will own the performance and development of early-career and mid-level talent placed with Tana\u2019s partners. You\u2019ll combine coaching, performance management and progress tracking to ensure talent is successful in their roles and continuously improving. Most importantly, you\u2019ll balance empathy with accountability, ensuring talent is both supported and held to high standards.
\n\tThis people-focused role is ideal for someone detail-oriented and passionate about empowering emerging young tech, data and business professionals. You\u2019ll have ownership of real business outcomes, be exposed to global clients and work in a fast-paced and exciting environment with smart people and incredible talent.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tTalent coaching and support: Provide ongoing coaching and support to early-career talent through regular 1:1s, helping them navigate workplace dynamics, strengthen professional habits, and build confidence. This means a lot of time on calls with talent!
\n\tPerformance management and intervention: Monitor talent progress and performance to identify early signs of challenges, support performance improvement plans, and help reinforce both technical and professional competencies through feedback. This will include navigating challenging situations and sometimes having difficult conversations.
\n\tTracking and insights: Maintain and update internal talent databases and trackers to ensure accurate, up-to-date records of performance, engagement, and development. Share regular and ad hoc updates with internal teams to inform decision-making and strengthen client relationships.
\n\tCross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Client Success, Operations and Leadership to ensure talent support is cohesive, consistent, and aligned with company strategy and priorities.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
\t2-4 years of experience in coaching, mentorship and\/or team management, gained through people management or team leadership experience, HR roles or similar.
\n\tProficient with organizational and process tools like Notion, CRMs, or HRIS\/ATS systems.
\n\tUses AI tools to improve efficiency, documentation, and insight generation in day-to-day work.
\n\tPassionate about supporting early-career and junior professionals.
\n\tComfortable managing small projects, including timelines, documentation, and follow-ups.
\n\tStrong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust quickly and navigate sensitive or high-stakes conversations.
\n\tAbility to apply business acumen and strategic thinking to talent management problems and understand implications for Tana.
\n\tExperience working in remote-first teams and coordinating across time zones.
\n\tNice to have: experience working in a startup or tech environment.<\/p>\n
Location<\/p>\n
\tThis is a hybrid position based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a minimum of 3 days in the office<\/p>\n
Apply Through:<\/p>\n
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