Human Resources & Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Officer

Role Overview

This full-time, on-site role combines people administration with occupational health and safety oversight for a fleet technology and vehicle tracking operation in Westlands, Nairobi. You will manage core HR processes while helping office staff and field technicians work safely, particularly during vehicle-tracking equipment installation and servicing.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment from candidate shortlisting and interview scheduling through selection, onboarding, and employee induction.
• Prepare employment contracts and maintain accurate, confidential personnel records.
• Support performance reviews, grievance resolution, and disciplinary processes in accordance with Kenyan employment requirements.
• Track attendance and leave, manage routine HR administration, and compile monthly HR reports.
• Carry out workplace inspections and risk assessments at office and operational locations; maintain safety policies and programmes.
• Investigate accidents and other safety incidents, identify contributing causes, and follow through on corrective and preventive measures.
• Brief technicians before field assignments and reinforce safe working practices and appropriate PPE use during installations and servicing.
• Arrange safety awareness activities, drills, first-aid provision, and fire warden training, while keeping inspection, incident, and statutory records up to date.

Requirements & Qualifications

• At least two years of professional experience in occupational health and safety; experience that also includes HR responsibilities is preferred.
• A degree or diploma in Human Resource Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
• Relevant OHS training or certification, such as in workplace safety, risk assessment, incident investigation, fire safety, or first aid.
• Working knowledge of Kenyan labour legislation and applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools for maintaining HR and safety records.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to explain safety procedures clearly to technical field teams.
• Careful, consistent approach to record-keeping, hazard identification, and policy follow-through.

What We Offer / Why Join

• Full-time, on-site position based in Westlands, Nairobi.
• Net monthly remuneration of KSh 30,000.