Human Resources Officer job at A Reputable Secondary School

Background information about the job or company

Our client, a reputable educational institution with over 20 years of dedicated service, a workforce of 230 staff, and an enrolment of over 3,000 learners, seeks to recruit a competent and experienced Human Resources Officer. The HR Officer will manage HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance with labour laws, and staff welfare.

Responsibilities or duties

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes.
• Oversee employee relations, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling.
• Administer performance management and staff development programs.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, statutory requirements, and HR policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Support payroll and benefits administration.
• Promote employee engagement and a positive work culture.
• Provide HR advisory support to management and staff.
• Coordinate training and staff development initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., CHRP, IHRM membership) is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and professional skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office applications.

Experience needed

Minimum of three (3) years' relevant work experience.

Any other provided details 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes.
• Oversee employee relations, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling.
• Administer performance management and staff development programs.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, statutory requirements, and HR policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Support payroll and benefits administration.
• Promote employee engagement and a positive work culture.
• Provide HR advisory support to management and staff.
• Coordinate training and staff development initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics.

• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and professional skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office applications.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., CHRP, IHRM membership) is an added advantage.