Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL) is the fastest growing Human Resources and Management consulting firm that offers an array of hr solutions tailored to accurately address all the human resource and management needs of any organization.

The HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting a wide range of human resource functions including recruitment coordination, HR administration, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. The role requires a highly organized professional capable of maintaining accurate HR records, supporting staff development initiatives, and ensuring adherence to institutional policies and labour laws.

Responsibilities or duties

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment activities including job advertisements, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding of new employees.
• Maintain recruitment records and manage candidate databases.

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.
• Manage personnel files, employment contracts, and HR data systems.
• Prepare and submit HR reports as required.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a point of contact for employee HR-related inquiries.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Assist in resolving employee relations matters in accordance with company policies.

Performance Management

• Support the coordination and administration of staff performance appraisal processes.
• Track appraisal timelines and maintain relevant documentation.

Training & Development

• Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating staff training and development programs.

Compliance & HR Policies

• Ensure HR practices comply with Kenyan labour laws and organizational policies.
• Support the implementation and periodic review of HR policies and procedures.

Payroll & Leave Administration

• Maintain employee leave records and support payroll preparation processes.
• Ensure proper documentation for statutory compliance and employee benefits.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Professional Qualification

• Certified Human Resource Professional – Kenya (CHRP-K) is mandatory.

Experience needed

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably within an academic institution or a structured organization.

• Coordinate recruitment activities including job advertisements, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding of new employees.
• Maintain recruitment records and manage candidate databases.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.
• Manage personnel files, employment contracts, and HR data systems.
• Prepare and submit HR reports as required.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee HR-related inquiries.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Assist in resolving employee relations matters in accordance with company policies.
• Support the coordination and administration of staff performance appraisal processes.
• Track appraisal timelines and maintain relevant documentation.
• Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating staff training and development programs.
• Ensure HR practices comply with Kenyan labour laws and organizational policies.
• Support the implementation and periodic review of HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain employee leave records and support payroll preparation processes.
• Ensure proper documentation for statutory compliance and employee benefits.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Human Resource Professional – Kenya (CHRP-K) is mandatory.