Human Resources Officer

Role Overview

The Human Resources Officer will manage day-to-day people operations at the West Pokot mine site, serving as the on-site contact for recruitment, employee relations, workforce records and payroll checks. The role helps the operation hire fairly, maintain accurate staffing and pay data, and apply employment procedures consistently across employees and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment for approved site vacancies, including local hiring in coordination with the Community Liaison Officer and Local Community Committee, and retain clear records of selection decisions.
• Prepare approved employment contracts and coordinate onboarding before new employees begin work.
• Handle workplace concerns and grievances, investigate alleged misconduct, and conduct disciplinary hearings in line with applicable employment requirements; seek HR Manager approval before terminations, summary dismissals or other high-risk decisions.
• Check attendance, overtime, leave and casual-pay records prepared by the HR Assistant, and send verified workforce information to site and head-office payroll teams by the required deadlines.
• Monitor casual-worker numbers against approved staffing limits and review workforce records for duplicate entries, unapproved shifts or suspected payroll irregularities.
• Check contractor personnel documentation, including evidence of site induction, medical clearance, protective equipment and WIBA cover, before access to operational areas is granted.
• Work with HSE and Security on workforce access, accident investigations, WIBA claims and employee welfare matters.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and statutory registers, supervise the HR Assistant, and provide regular site reports on recruitment, turnover, attendance, casual staffing and employment risks.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related business discipline.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K) qualification, active Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) membership and a valid HRMPEB practising certificate.
• At least four years of progressive generalist HR experience, including a minimum of two years in a site-based or field role in mining, manufacturing, construction, agriculture or a comparable operational environment with a substantial casual workforce.
• At least one year of experience supervising or mentoring junior HR or administrative staff.
• Practical experience with payroll input controls, disciplinary procedures, HRIS platforms and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Kenyan employment requirements, contractor workforce controls and employee data protection.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Strong English and Kiswahili communication skills, sound judgement and the integrity to uphold fair, consistent procedures under pressure.

What We Offer / Why Join

The role is based on-site at the West Pokot mine, with a residential roster. The stated monthly remuneration is KSh 100,000–KSh 130,000.