HR Officer (Financial Services)

About the role

A client in the financial sector is looking for a proactive and experienced HR Officer in Nairobi. The role is central to attracting mission-aligned talent, building a culture of trust and accountability, and helping the company grow in a values-driven way. The position is advertised by Summit Recruitment & Search, a recruitment and executive search agency based in Kenya.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director to build and uphold a strong, values-driven company culture as the company scales.
• Recruit and onboard people who fit the mission, resolve conflicts and promote fairness.
• Keep company policies compliant and practical, and run regular performance reviews with defined KPIs.
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts and HR documentation, and track leave requests and payroll inputs.
• Design and run training and development programmes, and oversee employee benefits administration.
• Review and manage payroll structures, and develop, review and enforce HR policies and procedures.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and handle employee relations, including disciplinary processes and grievances.
• Formulate HR strategies that support the company's business objectives and long-term goals.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5 years of relevant HR experience, with formal training in HR matters.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, labour laws and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to keep confidential information secure.