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
2026-07-31T17:00:00+00:00
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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)
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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