Senior HR Officer

• Oversee daily HR activities including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, contracts, leave, and staff exits.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures aligned with company goals and Kenyan labour laws.
• Prepare HR reports on workforce metrics such as headcount, turnover, and absenteeism to aid management decisions.
• Manage monthly payroll processing ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, allowances, bonuses, and statutory deductions.
• Handle employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary actions, investigations, and staff welfare.
• Coordinate performance appraisals, probation reviews, training, and initiatives to improve employee performance.
• Maintain HRIS, payroll software, attendance systems, and employee databases to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to the Employment Act 2007 and other relevant Kenyan employment laws.
• Identify HR risks and recommend improvements to policies and processes to support effective HR practices.

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration with HR specialization, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in Human Resource Management, ideally in organisations with 100 or more employees.
• Experience in manufacturing, retail distribution, logistics, warehousing, or similar fast-paced environments is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to independently manage the full HR function with minimal supervision.
• Expertise in end-to-end payroll processing and ensuring statutory compliance.
• Strong understanding of Kenyan labour laws and employment regulations.
• Proficiency in using HR information systems, payroll software, attendance management tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Membership in the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and a valid practising licence are advantageous.

The salary range for this role is KSHS 50,000 to 70,000 per month.

Send your CV through the employer's official contact if you meet the qualifications and experience required. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.