HR & Administration Officer

About the role

Bayinah Academy is looking for a proactive and experienced HR & Administration Officer to coordinate human resource operations, strengthen staff accountability and ensure compliance with Kenyan employment requirements. This is a full-time position based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate staff recruitment, interviews, onboarding and replacement planning
• Maintain accurate employee files, contracts, attendance and leave records
• Prepare and verify monthly payroll inputs, allowances, deductions and final dues
• Manage probation reviews, performance appraisals and staff development records
• Support disciplinary processes, grievance management and HR documentation
• Maintain staff establishment, vacancy and recruitment trackers
• Ensure compliance with applicable Kenyan employment law and HR procedures
• Provide regular HR management reports and implement HR policies and procedures

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Human Resource Management or a related field
• Minimum four years of practical HR generalist experience
• CHRP qualification and IHRM membership are advantageous
• Demonstrated knowledge of Kenyan employment law, payroll administration and statutory obligations
• Experience in a school or comparable staff-intensive institution is desirable
• Excellent integrity, confidentiality, initiative and independent follow-through
• Candidates must be comfortable supporting the ethos and professional standards of an Islamic educational institution

To apply, candidates submit an updated CV, relevant qualifications, expected gross salary and earliest available start date by email to the school's HR contact, with the subject line "HR & Administration Officer Application - Bayinah Academy". The application deadline is 15 November 2026.