Background

Our client, in the financial sector is seeking a proactive and experienced HR Officer. This role is key to attracting mission-aligned talent, fostering a culture of trust and accountability, and supporting the growth of a purpose-driven business. The ideal candidate will help define performance standards, nurture a strong team culture, and ensure the company scales in a thoughtful, values-aligned way.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Director to shape and uphold a strong, values-driven company culture as we scale.
• Recruit and onboard purpose-driven individuals who align with our mission.
• Lead with empathy—fostering a supportive environment, resolving conflicts, and promoting fairness across the team.
• Ensure company policies remain compliant while prioritizing practicality, empathy, and common sense.
• Conduct regular performance reviews using defined KPIs and deliver constructive, actionable feedback.
• Maintain up-to-date employee records, contracts, and HR documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Track leave requests, prepare payroll inputs, and ensure compliance with labor requirements.
• Design and implement comprehensive training and development programs aimed at strengthening organizational culture, enhancing employee skills, and supporting effective team development.
• Review, align, and manage payroll structures to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational policies and market standards.
• Oversee employee benefits administration, ensuring effective management, clear communication, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Develop, review, and enforce HR policies and procedures to promote fairness, compliance, and best practices across the organization.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and handle employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and grievance management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in line with legal requirements and internal standards.
• Formulate and implement HR strategies that align with and support the company’s overall business objectives and long-term goals.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in HR, with formal training in HR matters.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, labor laws, and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency headquartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGOs in various business sectors across Africa. We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. Summit Recruitment and search Africa upholds a steadfast commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and equality as integral pillars of our operations. Dedicated to driving positive change through the adoption of sustainable practices that minimize our ecological footprint. We firmly believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that embraces individuals from all races, genders, and backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities for every candidate. Summit recruitment actively advocate for equality by cultivating an environment of respect, fairness, and non-discrimination. By prioritizing sustainability, inclusivity, and equality, we aim to set a high industry standard and contribute to the betterment of society as a whole. *** Summit Recruitment & Search, as a policy, does not charge any fee as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement***

• Collaborate closely with the Director to shape and uphold a strong, values-driven company culture as we scale.
• Recruit and onboard purpose-driven individuals who align with our mission.
• Lead with empathy—fostering a supportive environment, resolving conflicts, and promoting fairness across the team.
• Ensure company policies remain compliant while prioritizing practicality, empathy, and common sense.
• Conduct regular performance reviews using defined KPIs and deliver constructive, actionable feedback.
• Maintain up-to-date employee records, contracts, and HR documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Track leave requests, prepare payroll inputs, and ensure compliance with labor requirements.
• Design and implement comprehensive training and development programs aimed at strengthening organizational culture, enhancing employee skills, and supporting effective team development.
• Review, align, and manage payroll structures to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational policies and market standards.
• Oversee employee benefits administration, ensuring effective management, clear communication, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Develop, review, and enforce HR policies and procedures to promote fairness, compliance, and best practices across the organization.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and handle employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and grievance management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in line with legal requirements and internal standards.
• Formulate and implement HR strategies that align with and support the company’s overall business objectives and long-term goals.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in HR, with formal training in HR matters.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, labor laws, and best practices.