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Recruitment agency · Corporate Staffing ServicesSenior HR Officer -Hospitality
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About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer in Kenya is hiring a Senior HR Officer to manage human resources functions in a hospitality setting. This role is suitable for someone with extensive HR experience, especially within hospitality, who can handle a diverse workforce on-site.
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What you will do
- Maintain a visible HR presence by engaging regularly with employees and supervisors to address people-related issues early.
- Handle employee relations including grievances, complaints, conflict resolution, disciplinary cases, and workplace conduct confidentially and fairly.
- Monitor attendance, punctuality, absenteeism, leave, and employee movements, collaborating with supervisors to resolve recurring issues.
- Support supervisors and managers in managing employee performance, including setting expectations and documenting follow-up actions.
- Implement and communicate HR policies and workplace rules clearly to all employees.
- Manage disciplinary processes ensuring proper investigation, documentation, and compliance with policies and laws.
- Oversee the entire recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and induction of employees.
- Develop and coordinate induction, orientation, and training programmes for new employees.
- Collaborate with supervisors and department heads to address workforce challenges and improve productivity.
- Support performance improvement initiatives and recommend solutions to people-management challenges.
- Ensure compliance with Kenyan employment laws, statutory requirements, and company HR policies.
- Prepare regular HR reports providing management with insights on workforce trends such as attendance, turnover, disciplinary cases, recruitment, and employee relations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in hospitality with a skilled and unskilled workforce.
- Strong communication, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge of Kenyan employment laws and HR best practices.
- Professional HR certification is preferred.
- Practical experience in employee relations, disciplinary processes, attendance management, recruitment, and HR operations.
How to apply
Send your CV quoting the job title Senior HR Officer - Hospitality through the employer's official contact before 1 November 2026.