Human Resources

Hr Assistant At Jiji Kenya

Jiji Kenya·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Hybrid
Human ResourcesFull TimeHybrid
-Closes Oct 31, 2026

We are looking for a proactive and highly organized HR Assistant who is passionate about building a career in Human Resources. You will support our hiring needs while also gaining hands-on exposure to different areas of HR.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Recruitment

  • Source candidates through job platforms, social media, referrals and other creative channels
  • Screen applications and identify suitable candidates
  • Conduct initial candidate interviews
  • Coordinate interviews and follow up with candidates
  • Maintain recruitment trackers and candidate records
  • Support onboarding of successful candidates
  • Explore new and creative ways of attracting quality candidates

HR Support

  • Support employee documentation and maintain HR records
  • Assist with onboarding and offboarding
  • Support leave, attendance and general HR administration
  • Assist with employee engagement activities
  • Support different HR projects and day-to-day activities

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • At least 1 year of practical HR or recruitment experience
  • Genuine passion for building a career in Human Resources
  • Strong communication and people skills
  • Highly organized with good attention to detail
  • Proactive and willing to take ownership
  • Creative and resourceful when sourcing candidates
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Willing to learn and take on new responsibilities
  • Able to work independently and ask for support when needed

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We generally offer a vibrant culture, great work ambiance, and a super-intelligent workforce in a fun working environment to harness the power of innovation. We care a lot about our employees. It's essential to work efficiently, so you need to maintain favorable working conditions.

That's why we offer you the following benefits:

  • Hybrid model of work
  • Hands-on exposure to different areas of HR
  • Opportunity to take ownership of recruitment activities
  • Work closely with an experienced HR team
  • An environment where initiative, performance and new ideas are valued

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

You do not need to know everything from day one. We are looking for someone who is curious, dependable and willing to learn, but who also takes responsibility for getting things done. Success means helping us find good people consistently, keeping our recruitment processes organized, supporting the HR function and becoming someone the team can rely on.

Key skills

Diploma
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Send your CV along with a cover letter tohr@jiji.co.ke

Please use the job title as the subject line of your email.

At a glance

Company

Jiji Kenya

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Hybrid

Experience

Valid until

October 31, 2026

Created

October 1, 2026

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