HR Officer – Severin Sea Lodge, Mombasa

About the role

Severin Sea Lodge in Mombasa is looking for a full-time, on-site Human Resource Officer to manage recruitment, onboarding, employee records, staff welfare and HR policies in line with labour law. The role covers both Sea Lodge and Severin Safari Camp as one HR function, with travel to the camp when needed. The deadline to apply is 10 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Issue contracts, offer letters and personnel files to the same standard for both properties
• Induct new joiners and follow probation through to confirmation or exit
• Keep employee records current in Odoo and in the personnel file, including identity documents, statutory numbers and next of kin
• Control leave plans and attendance inputs so payroll receives a clean file on time
• Open, document and close grievance and disciplinary files with the head of department, without taking over performance management
• Complete exits with the file, asset return and a recorded reason
• Fill vacancies with the hiring manager, including camp roles, keeping selection fair and documented
• Answer staff and managers on leave, contracts and basic Kenyan labour practice, escalating cases to the HR & Administration Manager or General Manager

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management or a related field
• At least 3 years in Kenyan HR administration (contracts, personnel files, leave, discipline)
• Able to be based at Sea Lodge in Mombasa and cover Safari Camp, including travel to Tsavo West
• Clear English for files, managers and Head Office
• Legally authorized to work in Kenya
• An advantage: HR in a hotel, lodge or safari camp; Odoo or another HR system; CHRP (Kenya) or exposure to a collective bargaining agreement