Senior HR Management Officer

About the role

The Nuclear Power Agency is recruiting a full-time Senior Human Resource Management Officer for its HR department in Nairobi. The post manages HR operations and requires a Bachelor's degree (or relevant degree plus HR diploma), CHRP-K certification, IHRM membership and at least 6 years of experience, of which 3+ years must have been as an HR Officer I or in a comparable position.

Key responsibilities

• Implement HR policies, procedures, regulations, strategies and systems in line with approved frameworks, and ensure compliance with labour laws, statutory requirements, ISO standards and other regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and implement departmental work plans, budgets and performance targets, and prepare periodic reports and statistics to support management decisions and institutional planning.
• Manage recruitment, selection, appointment, onboarding, placement and induction, including job descriptions, advertisements and interviews, and verify academic and professional credentials for appointments, confirmations and promotions.
• Administer payroll, including validation of data, statutory deductions, allowances, claims and remittances, and manage staff welfare and benefits such as medical insurance, pension, group life and accident cover, claims and terminal dues.
• Run performance management processes such as performance contracts, appraisals and evaluations, and develop and run staff training and development programmes, including training needs assessment and evaluation of effectiveness.
• Manage HR information systems, staff establishment records and employee databases, keeping data accurate, confidential and up to date.
• Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary issues, grievances, conflict resolution and documentation for the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee.

Required profile

• Cumulative 6 years' relevant experience, 3 of which at the grade of HR Management Officer I or a comparable position.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, or in Public Administration, Sociology or Business Administration plus a recognised HR diploma.
• CHRP-K course from a recognised institution, membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing, and a valid IHRM practising licence.
• Proficiency in computer applications and demonstrated merit in work performance.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Kenya's labour laws, public service HR policies and statutory requirements.
• Competence in recruitment and selection, payroll administration, employee benefits and HR records management.
• Ability to administer HR information systems, performance management and learning and development programmes.
• Understanding of employee relations, disciplinary processes, grievance handling and professional ethics.

To apply, candidates must submit a sealed envelope by hand delivery to the CEO of the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency in Nairobi by 5.00 p.m. on 17 November 2026, with a CV, academic and professional certificates, a copy of the national identity card or passport, and the required clearances (KRA, HELB, EACC, DCI, CRB).