HR Specialist - Payroll, Compensation & Industrial Relations

About the role

Çelebi Aviation is looking for a results-driven, detail-oriented and proactive HR Specialist to join its Kenya HR team. The role covers compensation and benefits, payroll, employee and industrial relations, HR compliance and HR analytics within an international aviation organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Compensation & benefits: manage salary structures, benefits administration, pay benchmarking and internal equity analysis
• Payroll: ensure accurate, timely and compliant payroll processing, including statutory deductions and reconciliations
• Employee & industrial relations: support grievance management, disciplinary processes, employee consultations and union-related matters
• HR compliance: align with Kenyan employment legislation, statutory obligations and company policies
• HR analytics & systems: maintain accurate HR records, use SAP/HRIS and deliver workforce and payroll insights

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance or a related field
• 3-5 years of HR experience in Kenya, with hands-on payroll and compensation & benefits expertise
• Practical experience in employee relations and industrial relations
• Experience in aviation or other shift-based operational environments is an advantage

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Kenyan employment law and statutory payroll requirements (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy)
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP HR/HCM or comparable HR systems
• Analytical, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills