HR Officer – Renewable Energy Company, Nairobi

About the role

A leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, specializing in renewable power systems and energy efficiency services, is looking for a proactive HR Officer in Nairobi. The HR Officer manages all aspects of the human resources function, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training and development, employee relations and compliance, and helps build a culture of collaboration, accountability and growth as the company scales locally and regionally.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies, manage end-to-end hiring and oversee onboarding
• Foster collaboration, accountability and innovation through surveys, team-building and workshops
• Implement performance management systems, conduct reviews and develop training programs aligned with career growth
• Identify skill gaps, upskill employees and ensure compliance with Kenyan labour laws and statutory deductions
• Maintain accurate employee records, benefits and contracts using platforms such as SenseHR
• Create HR policies and handbooks and benchmark compensation against the market
• Oversee payroll, benefits and wellness programs
• Advise leadership on workforce and succession planning and talent retention
• Drive diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field (required)
• Minimum of 5 years of HR management experience, preferably in a growth-stage company
• Professional HR certification (e.g. CHRP, SHRM, CIPD) highly preferred
• Strong understanding of Kenyan labour laws and statutory requirements

The recruiter states that it cannot reply to every applicant and that candidates who do not hear back within two weeks should apply again for other matching roles. Summit Recruitment and Search Africa charges no fee to candidates.