HR Officer – Recruitment, Payroll & Employee Relations

About the role

The HR Officer will support Brites Management Services Limited in delivering end‑to‑end human resources services across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, employee relations and compliance. Working on‑site in Nairobi, you will ensure HR processes are accurate, timely and aligned with Kenyan labour law.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities: advertise vacancies, shortlist candidates, schedule interviews and communicate with applicants.
• Prepare recruitment documentation and assist with onboarding of new hires, maintaining up‑to‑date records.
• Maintain confidential employee personnel files, contracts and HR correspondence.
• Prepare and submit monthly payroll inputs, manage salary changes, allowances, deductions and leave adjustments.
• Monitor attendance, manage leave records and ensure proper documentation of approvals.
• Support managers with employee queries, grievance handling and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan employment legislation and assist with internal or external HR audits.
• Assist in implementing and updating HR policies, procedures and reporting.

Required profile

• Mid‑level HR professional with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labour law and HR best practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Required skills