Human Resource Officer

About the role

Severin Hotels runs Severin Sea Lodge on Bamburi Beach in Mombasa and Severin Safari Camp in Tsavo West National Park. As HR Officer you run people administration for both properties as one HR function, based at Sea Lodge in Mombasa, keeping contracts, files and labour processes accurate and giving Safari Camp the same HR standard, travelling to the camp when needed.

Key responsibilities

• Issue contracts, offer letters and personnel files to one 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; you do not take over their 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 and 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

Required skills

• Advantage: HR in a hotel, lodge or safari camp
• Advantage: Odoo or another HR system
• Advantage: CHRP (Kenya) or exposure to a collective bargaining agreement

What we offer

• Position based at Severin Sea Lodge on Bamburi Beach in Mombasa
• HR responsibility for Sea Lodge and Safari Camp
• Career growth within Severin Hotels
• Competitive package aligned with experience