HR Officer

About the role

Freedom Airline is hiring a full-time HR Officer in Nairobi, Kenya. The role covers generalist HR functions and requires an HR or related bachelor's degree or diploma and 2-3 years of relevant HR experience. IHRM membership and a valid practicing license are preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and selection, including job postings, shortlisting, interview scheduling and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records, personnel files and HR databases.
• Support the administration of employment contracts, staff movements, leave management, attendance and employee exits.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently applied across the organization.
• Monitor compliance with Kenyan labor laws and other employment regulations.
• Coordinate staff training, performance management and employee engagement activities.
• Prepare HR reports and keep proper documentation for audits and management review.
• Handle confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant HR experience.
• IHRM membership and a valid practicing license preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Kenyan labor laws and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills, with integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR information management systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and collaborate with different teams.