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Human Resource Officer

Job TypeFull Time

QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma

Experience5 - 8 years

LocationNairobi

Job FieldHuman Resources / HR

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full HR department operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee offboarding.
• Lead industrial relations by managing the relationship with the union and serving as the primary point of contact for union representatives.
• Manage and implement Collective Bargaining Agreements, ensuring both the company and unionized staff adhere to agreed-upon terms.
• Facilitate disciplinary hearings and grievance procedures in strict accordance with Kenyan Labour Laws and company policy.
• Process the monthly payroll accurately, ensuring all variables such as overtime, shift allowances, and leave days are accounted for.
• Ensure 100% compliance with current statutory deductions, including PAYE, SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund), NSSF (Tier I & II), and Housing Levy.
• Monitor and implement emerging HR trends and best practices to improve employee retention and organizational culture.
• Coordinate health and safety training and compliance in line with WIBA and OSHA requirements for the manufacturing plant.
• Maintain updated employee records and HRIS data to ensure reporting accuracy for management review.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory Requirements:

• Must be a valid member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) with a current practicing license.
• Minimum of 5–8 years in HR, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or processing plant.
• Proven track record in managing unionized staff and negotiating/interpreting CBAs.
• Deep understanding of the Employment Act (2007), Labour Relations Act, and other relevant Kenyan subsidiary legislations.

Education & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management. A Higher National Diploma in HRM is required.
• Practical experience with payroll software and advanced Excel.
• Excellent negotiation and mediation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the factory.

• Oversee the full HR department operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee offboarding.
• Lead industrial relations by managing the relationship with the union and serving as the primary point of contact for union representatives.
• Manage and implement Collective Bargaining Agreements, ensuring both the company and unionized staff adhere to agreed-upon terms.
• Facilitate disciplinary hearings and grievance procedures in strict accordance with Kenyan Labour Laws and company policy.
• Process the monthly payroll accurately, ensuring all variables such as overtime, shift allowances, and leave days are accounted for.
• Ensure 100% compliance with current statutory deductions, including PAYE, SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund), NSSF (Tier I & II), and Housing Levy.
• Monitor and implement emerging HR trends and best practices to improve employee retention and organizational culture.
• Coordinate health and safety training and compliance in line with WIBA and OSHA requirements for the manufacturing plant.
• Maintain updated employee records and HRIS data to ensure reporting accuracy for management review.

• Practical experience with payroll software
• Advanced Excel
• Excellent negotiation and mediation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the factory

• Must be a valid member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) with a current practicing license.
• Minimum of 5–8 years in HR, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or processing plant.
• Proven track record in managing unionized staff and negotiating/interpreting CBAs.
• Deep understanding of the Employment Act (2007), Labour Relations Act, and other relevant Kenyan subsidiary legislations.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management.
• A Higher National Diploma in HRM is required.