Human Resource Officer (hro)

Job Description

• Our client, a reputable company located in Nairobi\'s Industrial Area, is seeking a competent, proactive, and results-oriented Human Resource Officer to oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensure compliance with Kenyan labour laws, and support effective employee management.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Selection: Coordinate job advertisements, candidate screening, interviews, shortlisting, reference checks, and onboarding.
• Employee Records Management: Maintain accurate employee files, employment contracts, personnel records, and HR databases.
• Payroll Administration: Coordinate monthly payroll processing, overtime, statutory deductions, leave balances, and attendance records.
• Employee Relations: Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace conflicts, and staff welfare.
• Labour Law Compliance: Ensure compliance with the Employment Act, 2007, applicable labour regulations, and statutory HR requirements.
• Performance Management: Coordinate staff appraisals, performance reviews, probation assessments, and performance improvement plans.
• Leave & Attendance Management: Monitor staff attendance, absenteeism, annual leave, sick leave, and overtime.
• HR Policies & Procedures: Implement and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Training & Development: Identify training needs and coordinate staff training and induction programmes.
• Management Reporting: Prepare HR reports covering headcount, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, and employee relations.
• Health & Safety: Support workplace health, safety, and employee welfare initiatives in collaboration with relevant departments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• Membership with IHRM.
• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant HR experience.
• Good knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Experience in payroll administration, recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
• Strong communication, organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently under minimal supervision.

Salary: KES 60,000 - 70,000 gross per month.