Human Resource Officer

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time Human Resource Officer in Mlolongo within the manufacturing industry. The role covers recruitment, employee relations, HR administration, performance management and compliance with Kenyan labour laws, with a salary of KShs 50,000 to 80,000 depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Recruitment and onboarding: coordinate recruitment, screen candidates, run interviews and reference checks, prepare employment documents and maintain a recruitment tracker.
• Employee relations: handle queries, grievances and complaints fairly, support disciplinary processes and resolve workplace conflicts.
• HR administration: keep employee records and personnel files up to date, manage contracts, leave records and attendance, and prepare HR reports.
• Performance management: coordinate appraisals, help managers set objectives and monitor performance improvement plans.
• Labour law and compliance: ensure HR practices comply with Kenyan labour laws, support policy reviews and assist with inspections and audits.
• Welfare and engagement: support employee welfare initiatives, staff communication and retention activities.
• HR advisory: give day-to-day guidance to employees and managers and support the HR Manager in HR initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and HR practices.
• Experience in employee relations, recruitment, performance management and disciplinary processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems is an added advantage.

Candidates who meet the qualifications should send their CV by email; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.