Hr Specialist – Compensation, Benefits, Payroll & Industrial Relations

Are you a results-driven HR professional with strong expertise in payroll, compensation & benefits, and employee relations?

At Çelebi Aviation, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We are looking for a talented, detail-oriented, and proactive HR Specialist to join our Kenya HR team and contribute to building a high-performing, fair, and people-focused workplace.

What Will You Do?

In this role, you will:

✅ Compensation & Benefits: Manage salary structures, benefits administration, pay benchmarking, and internal equity analysis.

✅ Payroll Management: Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing, including statutory deductions and reconciliations.

✅ Employee & Industrial Relations: Support grievance management, disciplinary processes, employee consultations, and union-related matters.

✅ HR Compliance: Ensure alignment with Kenyan employment legislation, statutory obligations, and company policies.

✅ HR Analytics & Systems: Maintain accurate HR records, leverage SAP/HRIS, and deliver meaningful workforce and payroll insights.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant HR experience in Kenya, with hands-on payroll and compensation & benefits expertise.
• Practical experience in employee relations and industrial relations.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan employment law and statutory payroll requirements (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP HR/HCM or comparable HR systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in aviation or other shift-based operational environments is an advantage.

Why Join Çelebi Aviation?

Be part of an international aviation organization where operational excellence, employee experience, professional development, and collaboration matter.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our HR operations and help shape a positive employee experience in a dynamic aviation environment.