Summit Human Resource & Marketing Consultant Human Resource Officer (HRO) Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary

  • Manage day-to-day human resource operations, ensure compliance with Kenyan labour laws and statutory requirements, and support effective employee management across the organization.

  • Coordinate recruitment, payroll administration, employee relations, performance management and HR compliance initiatives while maintaining efficient HR systems and processes.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate recruitment and selection activities, including job advertisements, candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, reference checks and onboarding.

  • Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, employment contracts and HR databases.

  • Coordinate monthly payroll administration, overtime processing, statutory deductions and attendance records.

  • Manage employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary processes, workplace conflicts and staff welfare issues.

  • Ensure compliance with the Employment Act 2007, labour regulations and statutory HR obligations.

  • Coordinate staff appraisals, performance reviews, probation evaluations and performance improvement plans.

  • Monitor staff attendance, absenteeism, annual leave, sick leave and overtime records.

  • Implement, review and update HR policies, procedures and employee handbooks.

  • Identify training needs and coordinate employee induction, learning and development programmes.

  • Prepare HR management reports on headcount, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment and employee relations.

  • Support workplace health, safety and employee welfare initiatives in
    collaboration with relevant departments.

  • Maintain confidentiality of employee information and HR records.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management or a related field.

  • Membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).

  • Good knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and statutory compliance requirements.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR/Payroll systems.

    Experience

  • Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of relevant Human Resource experience.

  • Experience in payroll administration, recruitment and selection.

  • Experience in employee relations, disciplinary management and performance management processes.

  • Experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment is an added advantage.

    Key Competencies

  • Recruitment and Talent Acquisition.

  • Payroll Administration and HR Operations.

  • Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution.

  • Labour Law Compliance and Industrial Relations.

  • Performance Management and Staff Development.

  • HR Policy Development and Implementation.

  • HR Records and Database Management.

  • Training and Development Coordination.

  • Occupational Health and Safety Awareness.

  • Report Writing and HR Analytics.

  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills.

  • Organizational and Time Management Skills.

  • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills.

  • Integrity, Confidentiality and Professionalism.


    How to Apply

    Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV to: jobs@summithrmc.com

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