HR Administrator (Hospitality) – Nairobi

About the role

A client, an eco-friendly lodge, is looking for an HR Administrator based in Nairobi, Kenya. The role covers the day-to-day management of human resources across the company's two subsidiaries and its head office, and suits a self-driven person who can run payroll, ensure labour-law compliance, keep good staff relations and oversee core HR processes with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Run and manage payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, labour laws and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for staff HR queries and issues, keeping positive employee relations.
• Manage leave administration and records across all locations.
• Handle disciplinary and grievance processes in line with company policy and labour regulations.
• Coordinate and support HR activities across the two subsidiaries and the head office.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.
• Prepare HR reports for management and support performance management processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in HR administration.
• Strong knowledge of HR rules, labour laws and compliance requirements in Kenya.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage several tasks at once.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive issues professionally.
• Willingness to coordinate occasionally across multiple locations.