Deputy Human Resources Manager

About the role

A growing healthcare group with operations in community diagnostics, primary care, premium outpatient services and medical supply distribution is strengthening its HR function. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Deputy Human Resources Manager leads the full HR cycle across the group's three Kenyan companies and takes on selected administrative duties. The role is full time and on site, Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, with regular travel to Upper Hill, Kitengela and Kilimani.

Key responsibilities

• Set one consistent HR standard across the group while keeping each company's records, payroll and compliance separate.
• Design, recruit, manage and develop the HR team, with clear responsibilities, KPIs and weekly performance routines.
• Complete the HR department manual, SOPs, templates, group HR policies and staff handbook.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding for clinical, business development, sales and operations roles, including credential and licence verification.
• Manage payroll inputs, staff records, statutory remittances, employee relations, discipline, grievances and exits.
• Launch the KPI and performance review cycle and support a team management and incentive framework.
• Implement digital HR management: electronic staff files, attendance, rosters, leave, approval workflows, licence expiry reminders and monthly HR reports.
• Handle administrative work on premises, facilities, office supplies, suppliers, assets, business licences, permits, staff events and welfare.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Current IHRM membership in good standing and a valid practising certificate.
• At least 8 years of hands-on HR generalist experience, including at least 2 years supervising HR staff.
• Experience across multiple entities, sites or shift-based workforces.
• Proven experience managing disciplinary and exit cases personally under the Employment Act, 2007.
• Legal authorisation to work in Kenya and willingness to travel regularly between Nairobi sites.

Required skills

• Hands-on payroll input experience and strong knowledge of Kenyan statutory requirements.
• End-to-end recruitment across clinical, commercial and operations roles.
• Advantageous: healthcare, clinical licence tracking, HR digitalisation, administrative management, incentive schemes, Lark or similar platforms, or international leadership experience.

What we offer

• Package of KES 150,000 to KES 180,000 gross per month plus benefits.
• Statutory benefits and annual leave in line with Kenyan employment law.
• Discounted medical services at group branches and a 6-month probation period.

Candidates apply through the recruiter's careers page by 10 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.