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Human Resources Specialist
2026-07-01T13:29:54+00:00
Summit Recruitment and Search
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Research
Human Resources, Admin & Office, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-07-31T17:00:00+00:00
8

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Records: Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files in the HR system, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal policies throughout the employee lifecycle.

Employee Lifecycle Management: Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, prepare offer letters and employment contracts, process employee changes (promotions, transfers, exits), and manage all related documentation.

Payroll & Benefits Administration: Support payroll administration and coordinate employee benefits, including medical insurance and pension schemes, by managing registrations, updates, and liaising with benefit providers.

Employee Support & HR Administration: Respond to employee queries, prepare employment letters, reference checks, visa invitation letters, and other HR documentation while maintaining confidentiality and providing excellent employee support.

Reporting & Cross-Functional Coordination: Generate HR reports and employee data insights, coordinate with Finance, HR, and regional teams to ensure data accuracy, and support meetings through agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up actions.

Learning & Development Support: Coordinate training programmes, maintain training records and databases, organize training logistics, prepare career development meeting materials, and monitor completion of employee feedback and development activities.

Key Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with a Certified Human Resources Practitioner (CHRP)

Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR or HR operations role.

Skills: Demonstrated experience handling confidential information while delivering high-quality HR administrative and employee support services. Previous experience in a professional services environment is an added advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); experience with Workday or a similar HRIS is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong organizational, interpersonal, and customer service abilities.

  • Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files in the HR system, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal policies throughout the employee lifecycle.
  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, prepare offer letters and employment contracts, process employee changes (promotions, transfers, exits), and manage all related documentation.
  • Support payroll administration and coordinate employee benefits, including medical insurance and pension schemes, by managing registrations, updates, and liaising with benefit providers.
  • Respond to employee queries, prepare employment letters, reference checks, visa invitation letters, and other HR documentation while maintaining confidentiality and providing excellent employee support.
  • Generate HR reports and employee data insights, coordinate with Finance, HR, and regional teams to ensure data accuracy, and support meetings through agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up actions.
  • Coordinate training programmes, maintain training records and databases, organize training logistics, prepare career development meeting materials, and monitor completion of employee feedback and development activities.
  • Handling confidential information
  • High-quality HR administrative and employee support services
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Experience with Workday or a similar HRIS (advantage)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Customer service abilities
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Certified Human Resources Practitioner (CHRP)
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR or HR operations role
  • Previous experience in a professional services environment (added advantage)
bachelor degree
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JOB-6a4516529a986

Vacancy title:
Human Resources Specialist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Research, Category: Human Resources, Admin & Office, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Summit Recruitment and Search

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 31 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Records: Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files in the HR system, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal policies throughout the employee lifecycle.

Employee Lifecycle Management: Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, prepare offer letters and employment contracts, process employee changes (promotions, transfers, exits), and manage all related documentation.

Payroll & Benefits Administration: Support payroll administration and coordinate employee benefits, including medical insurance and pension schemes, by managing registrations, updates, and liaising with benefit providers.

Employee Support & HR Administration: Respond to employee queries, prepare employment letters, reference checks, visa invitation letters, and other HR documentation while maintaining confidentiality and providing excellent employee support.

Reporting & Cross-Functional Coordination: Generate HR reports and employee data insights, coordinate with Finance, HR, and regional teams to ensure data accuracy, and support meetings through agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up actions.

Learning & Development Support: Coordinate training programmes, maintain training records and databases, organize training logistics, prepare career development meeting materials, and monitor completion of employee feedback and development activities.

Key Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with a Certified Human Resources Practitioner (CHRP)

Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR or HR operations role.

Skills: Demonstrated experience handling confidential information while delivering high-quality HR administrative and employee support services. Previous experience in a professional services environment is an added advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); experience with Workday or a similar HRIS is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong organizational, interpersonal, and customer service abilities.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Human Resource jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, July 31 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 01-07-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 01-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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