Human Resources Officer (Generalist)

HR & Recruitment

K sh 70,000 – 120,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Westlands (Waiyaki Way) Overview: Our client is looking for a hands-on HR Officer to support a fast-growing consumer electronics company with 250+ employees across retail and HQ. From their Westlands offices, the business runs store launches every quarter and hires steadily to support e-commerce growth. You’ll drive day-to-day HR operations, recruitment support, onboarding, records, benefits, and employee relations while keeping compliance tight. Expect a lively, metrics-driven culture that values speed, respect, and clear documentation. Key Responsibilities: - Coordinate job postings, shortlist reviews, interview logistics, and offers. - Own onboarding: contracts, HRIS enrollment, induction agenda, 30/60/90 follow-ups. - Maintain personnel files, leave, and benefits; ensure statutory compliance. - Support performance cycles, training calendars, and probations. - Handle first-line employee relations and grievance intake; escalate appropriately. - Prepare HR dashboards (headcount, attrition, leave, time-to-hire). - Update policies/SOPs; brief managers on changes. - Partner with Payroll on monthly inputs and audits. Education & Experience: - BCom (HR) / BA (PPM) or Diploma in HRM. - 2–3 years in HR generalist roles. Skills & Tools: HRIS (Bamboo/Zoho/Sage), Excel, labor law basics, confidentiality, and people skills. KPIs: - Time-to-hire, onboarding SLA, HRIS accuracy, and ER case turnaround. Compensation (Kenya): KES 70,000–120,000 + annual bonus (up to 10%). Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, phone/data, training. Growth Path (hierarchy/expected promotions): - Senior HR Officer → HR Business Partner → HR Manager. This is the ideal hierarchy inside the client’s company and thus the expected growth cycle for this position.