Human Resource Officer

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Coordinate the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding employees.
• Develop and maintain a talent pipeline to support business growth.
• Prepare job descriptions and ensure positions are filled within agreed timelines.
• Conduct reference and background checks.

HR Systems and SME Setup Support

• Assist in establishing and improving HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Develop and maintain employee records, HR documentation, and filing systems.
• Support organizational restructuring, workforce planning, and HR process improvements.
• Participate in setting up HR frameworks, performance management systems, and employee engagement initiatives.

Employee Relations

• Address employee concerns and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Support disciplinary processes, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
• Foster a positive workplace culture and employee engagement.

Performance Management

• Coordinate performance appraisal processes.
• Monitor employee performance and support implementation of development plans.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance management practices.

Payroll and Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits and statutory deductions.
• Support and liaise with finance on payroll-related matters.

Training and Development

• Identify employee training needs and coordinate learning initiatives.
• Maintain training records and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Support career development and succession planning initiatives.

Compliance and Statutory Administration

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and statutory regulations.
• Coordinate statutory remittances and maintain compliance records.
• Support HR audits and implement corrective actions where necessary.

HR Reporting and Administration

• Generate HR reports and workforce analytics.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Monitor attendance, leave management, and employee documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• CHRP(K), Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Membership with IHRM is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Proven experience working in an SME environment with exposure to multiple HR functions.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and systems.
• Experience supporting organizational growth.
• Knowledge of Kenyan labor laws and statutory compliance requirements.