HR & Occupational Health and Safety Officer

About the role

A client of Brites Management Services is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Human Resources and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Officer based in Westlands. The role supports the organisation's HR functions while ensuring compliance with workplace health, safety and environmental regulations. It covers HR policy implementation, employee relations and administration, workplace safety inspections, risk assessment, incident investigation and promotion of a strong safety culture.

Key responsibilities

• Support recruitment, selection, onboarding and induction, and maintain accurate personnel records.
• Implement HR policies and procedures, supporting employee relations, performance management, disciplinary processes and grievance handling.
• Manage HR administration such as attendance, leave records, employment contracts and employee documentation.
• Coordinate employee training, engagement initiatives and HR reporting while keeping employee information confidential.
• Develop, implement and monitor workplace health and safety policies, procedures and programmes.
• Carry out workplace inspections, risk assessments, safety audits and incident investigations, recommending corrective and preventive measures.
• Coordinate safety training, emergency preparedness, fire drills, first aid arrangements and safety awareness programmes.
• Maintain OHS documentation including incident registers, inspection reports, risk assessments, training records and regulatory compliance records.
• Identify and manage risks linked to telematics equipment installation, vehicle tracking systems, technical operations and field assignments, and ensure field workers receive safety briefings and use PPE.
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan labour and OHS legislation, support regulatory inspections and audits, and prepare periodic HR and OHS reports.
• Keep a compliance calendar, track corrective and preventive actions and recommend improvements to HR processes, employee welfare and safety procedures.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in OHS, preferably with additional HR responsibilities.
• Relevant OHS training and certifications such as occupational safety, risk assessment, incident investigation, first aid and fire safety, as appropriate to the role and Kenyan requirements.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, safety audits and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Experience implementing safety policies, delivering safety training and maintaining OHS documentation.
• Knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and applicable OHS legislation.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with HR record-keeping systems.

The advertised net salary is KSHS 30,000. Applications are made by sending a CV to the recruiter, and interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled.