Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rw...

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate workforce planning and recruitment activities, including seasonal hiring, onboarding and employee database management.
• Manage employee relations and welfare matters, including grievances, disciplinary issues and policy communication.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of payroll information and support payroll processing where required.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure compliance with labour laws, company policies, health and safety standards.
• Assist in drafting, implementing and interpreting HR policies, procedures and the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Manage general HR administration, including employee records, timekeeping, attendance and benefits coordination.
• Prepare and submit monthly and annual HR reports within the required timelines.
• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 in the handling of employee information.
• Communicate and enforce HR policies, safety guidelines and working conditions across farm and administrative teams.
• Counsel supervisors and employees on performance issues and mediate workplace disputes to minimise operational disruptions.

Key Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.
• Must be CHRP certified and a member of IHRM.
• At least 4 years of HR experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role within a labour-intensive environment.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan employment legislation and HR compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable experience handling employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances and employee welfare.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with maturity and discretion.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and follow matters through to resolution.

• Coordinate workforce planning and recruitment activities, including seasonal hiring, onboarding and employee database management.
• Manage employee relations and welfare matters, including grievances, disciplinary issues and policy communication.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of payroll information and support payroll processing where required.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure compliance with labour laws, company policies, health and safety standards.
• Assist in drafting, implementing and interpreting HR policies, procedures and the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Manage general HR administration, including employee records, timekeeping, attendance and benefits coordination.
• Prepare and submit monthly and annual HR reports within the required timelines.
• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 in the handling of employee information.
• Communicate and enforce HR policies, safety guidelines and working conditions across farm and administrative teams.
• Counsel supervisors and employees on performance issues and mediate workplace disputes to minimise operational disruptions.

• Strong knowledge of Kenyan employment legislation and HR compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable experience handling employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances and employee welfare.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with maturity and discretion.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and follow matters through to resolution.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.
• Must be CHRP certified and a member of IHRM.