HR Officer

Role Overview

The HR Officer will coordinate recruitment and onboarding while keeping employee records, attendance, leave, and payroll information accurate and up to date. Based on site in Ngara, Nairobi, this full-time role also supports employee relations and helps the business follow Kenyan employment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring from job description preparation and CV screening through interview scheduling, offer documentation, and onboarding checklists.
• Organize new-starter orientation and maintain complete, confidential personnel records in both physical and digital formats.
• Prepare HR letters, employment certificates, internal memos, and other routine staff communications.
• Gather and check monthly payroll information, including allowances, advances, deductions, and staff departures, and work with Finance to resolve discrepancies.
• Track attendance and punctuality, process leave requests, and maintain accurate balances for annual, sick, and maternity leave.
• Support managers with employee questions, workplace grievances, and disciplinary processes.
• Help maintain HR practices in line with Kenyan employment and workplace safety requirements, and assist with compliance audits.
• Coordinate performance review cycles and help identify training needs and arrange development activities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience in an HR Officer, HR Assistant, or comparable generalist personnel role; the source does not specify a minimum number of years.
• Working knowledge of Kenyan employment legislation, statutory obligations, and workplace compliance requirements.
• CHRP certification in Kenya, or progress toward the qualification, is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, and familiarity with HR information systems or digital payroll tools.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee and compensation information.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to manage several administrative priorities accurately.

What We Offer / Why Join

• Full-time, on-site employment in Ngara, Nairobi.
• Monthly remuneration of KSh 40,000.