Human Resources Officer
2026-08-25T11:29:22+00:00
CorpsAfrica
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Human Resources,Admin & Office,Social Services & Nonprofit
2026-08-31T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
CorpsAfrica was created to provide college-educated Africans with a transformative experience that enables them to participate in the development process in their countries and discover their role in today’s world.
Overview of the Position:
CorpsAfrica is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and systems-driven professional to serve as the Human Resources Officer. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, this position will primarily focus on People and Culture Data Management, comprehensive HR reporting, and end-to-end payroll review, processing, and systems implementation.
The ideal candidate will combine strong data fluency with functional HR capabilities to optimize our HR information systems (HRIS) by maintaining accurate employee files in the HRIS, ensure payroll accuracy across multiple operating locations, and provide data-driven insights to help shape organizational decision-making and enhance the employee experience.
Classification: Full-time, non-exempt
Location: We expect a hybrid work situation based out of the CorpsAfrica office in Morocco, Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa,Uganda, Gambia and Ethiopia
Reports to: Human Resource Manager.
Responsibilities or duties:
- Manage full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, benefits, taxes, and deductions across domestic and international locations.
- Review monthly timesheets, leave balances, overtime calculations, and payroll documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with local statutory regulations.
- Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to perform payroll reconciliations and address payroll-related inquiries from staff promptly.
- Maintain, audit, and safeguard employee digital records and HR databases to ensure absolute data integrity, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Track, analyze, and report on key People & Culture metrics (e.g., turnover, retention, diversity, recruitment yield, and employee engagement data).
- Design, generate, and distribute recurring and ad-hoc HR reports and dashboards for leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Support the implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of HRIS, payroll platforms, and performance management tools. Provide consistent employee performance management (EPR) advice and guidance to country staff and supervisors.
- Serve as the functional administrator for internal HR software, training staff on self-service portals and troubleshooting system issues.
- Document system processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and user guides for all HR tools.
- Assist the HR Manager in ensuring compliance with local employment laws, statutory withholdings, and reporting requirements.
- Support onboarding and offboarding workflows by managing data entry, setup, and deactivation across HR systems.
- Participate in HR projects and perform other duties as assigned to support organizational growth and efficiency.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills):
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus).
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced MS Excel/Google Sheets (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas) and experience using or implementing HRIS and payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, BambooHR, or similar systems).
- Strong ability to interpret quantitative data, draw meaningful conclusions, and build clear, concise reports for stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of payroll practices, statutory withholdings, and labor compliance across operating regions.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, discrete handling of confidential information, and effective cross-cultural communication skills.
- Fluency in English is required; fluency in French is strongly preferred.
- A demonstrated passion and commitment to youth leadership, participatory community development, transparency, and operational excellence.
Experience needed:
- At least 3–5 years of progressive experience in HR data management, payroll processing, and HRIS administration, preferably within an international or multi-country non-profit environment.
* Manage full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, benefits, taxes, and deductions across domestic and international locations. * Review monthly timesheets, leave balances, overtime calculations, and payroll documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with local statutory regulations. * Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to perform payroll reconciliations and address payroll-related inquiries from staff promptly. * Maintain, audit, and safeguard employee digital records and HR databases to ensure absolute data integrity, privacy, and confidentiality. * Track, analyze, and report on key People & Culture metrics (e.g., turnover, retention, diversity, recruitment yield, and employee engagement data). * Design, generate, and distribute recurring and ad-hoc HR reports and dashboards for leadership and cross-functional teams. * Support the implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of HRIS, payroll platforms, and performance management tools. Provide consistent employee performance management (EPR) advice and guidance to country staff and supervisors. * Serve as the functional administrator for internal HR software, training staff on self-service portals and troubleshooting system issues. * Document system processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and user guides for all HR tools. * Assist the HR Manager in ensuring compliance with local employment laws, statutory withholdings, and reporting requirements. * Support onboarding and offboarding workflows by managing data entry, setup, and deactivation across HR systems. * Participate in HR projects and perform other duties as assigned to support organizational growth and efficiency.
* Advanced MS Excel/Google Sheets (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas) * Experience using or implementing HRIS and payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, BambooHR, or similar systems) * Ability to interpret quantitative data, draw meaningful conclusions, and build clear, concise reports for stakeholders * Solid understanding of payroll practices, statutory withholdings, and labor compliance across operating regions * Exceptional attention to detail * Strong problem-solving skills * Discrete handling of confidential information * Effective cross-cultural communication skills * Fluency in English * Fluency in French (strongly preferred) * Passion and commitment to youth leadership, participatory community development, transparency, and operational excellence
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field * Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus * At least 3–5 years of progressive experience in HR data management, payroll processing, and HRIS administration, preferably within an international or multi-country non-profit environment
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Vacancy title:
Human Resources Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Human Resources,Admin & Office,Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
CorpsAfrica
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 31 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 25 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
CorpsAfrica was created to provide college-educated Africans with a transformative experience that enables them to participate in the development process in their countries and discover their role in today’s world.
Overview of the Position:
CorpsAfrica is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and systems-driven professional to serve as the Human Resources Officer. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, this position will primarily focus on People and Culture Data Management, comprehensive HR reporting, and end-to-end payroll review, processing, and systems implementation.
The ideal candidate will combine strong data fluency with functional HR capabilities to optimize our HR information systems (HRIS) by maintaining accurate employee files in the HRIS, ensure payroll accuracy across multiple operating locations, and provide data-driven insights to help shape organizational decision-making and enhance the employee experience.
Classification: Full-time, non-exempt
Location: We expect a hybrid work situation based out of the CorpsAfrica office in Morocco, Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa,Uganda, Gambia and Ethiopia
Reports to: Human Resource Manager.
Responsibilities or duties:
- Manage full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, benefits, taxes, and deductions across domestic and international locations.
- Review monthly timesheets, leave balances, overtime calculations, and payroll documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with local statutory regulations.
- Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to perform payroll reconciliations and address payroll-related inquiries from staff promptly.
- Maintain, audit, and safeguard employee digital records and HR databases to ensure absolute data integrity, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Track, analyze, and report on key People & Culture metrics (e.g., turnover, retention, diversity, recruitment yield, and employee engagement data).
- Design, generate, and distribute recurring and ad-hoc HR reports and dashboards for leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Support the implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of HRIS, payroll platforms, and performance management tools. Provide consistent employee performance management (EPR) advice and guidance to country staff and supervisors.
- Serve as the functional administrator for internal HR software, training staff on self-service portals and troubleshooting system issues.
- Document system processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and user guides for all HR tools.
- Assist the HR Manager in ensuring compliance with local employment laws, statutory withholdings, and reporting requirements.
- Support onboarding and offboarding workflows by managing data entry, setup, and deactivation across HR systems.
- Participate in HR projects and perform other duties as assigned to support organizational growth and efficiency.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills):
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus).
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced MS Excel/Google Sheets (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas) and experience using or implementing HRIS and payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, BambooHR, or similar systems).
- Strong ability to interpret quantitative data, draw meaningful conclusions, and build clear, concise reports for stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of payroll practices, statutory withholdings, and labor compliance across operating regions.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, discrete handling of confidential information, and effective cross-cultural communication skills.
- Fluency in English is required; fluency in French is strongly preferred.
- A demonstrated passion and commitment to youth leadership, participatory community development, transparency, and operational excellence.
Experience needed:
- At least 3–5 years of progressive experience in HR data management, payroll processing, and HRIS administration, preferably within an international or multi-country non-profit environment.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Application Link:https://corpsafrica.applytojob.com/apply/goXtKv8Wgz/Human-Resources-Officer
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