• The HR Assistant will support the HR function by providing day-to-day administrative and operational HR services, ensuring smooth execution of HR processes in line with company policies and Kenyan labor laws.

Job Description

• Support recruitment of shop-floor and staff-level employees including shortlisting, interviews, onboarding, and induction
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and personnel files for staff
• Track attendance, shifts, overtime, and leave for factory employees and submit accurate data for payroll processing
• Support disciplinary processes in line with company policies and labour laws
• Assist in employee relations matters within a unionized or semi-unionized environment
• Coordinate medicals, safety inductions, and compliance documentation for staff
• Support training coordination, including safety, production, and compliance training
• Ensure adherence to labour laws, workplace safety standards, and internal HR procedures
• Support implementation of HR policies in alignment with operational needs
• Liaise with line supervisors and production managers on HR matters
• Assist with audits, inspections, and HR reports as required

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred
• Professional HR certification such as CHRP is an added advantage.
• General HR experience with exposure to factory workforce management
• Knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and occupational health & safety practices
• Experience handling shift systems and overtime administration is an added advantage