Human Resources Specialist

About the role

The Human Resources Specialist will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, acting as a primary HR contact for employees and ensuring compliance with local labour legislation, company policies and data governance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage standardized HR services including onboarding/offboarding, employment contracts, payroll and compliance processes.
• Administer employee benefits such as group health insurance, life assurance, annual health checks and pension schemes.
• Maintain up‑to‑date employee records in line with legal requirements and handle immigration matters like work permits.
• Support the Regional People Partner with HR projects, full‑cycle recruitment administration and payroll administration.
• Ensure adherence to Yara’s Health & Safety, Ethics & Compliance policies and Kenyan labour law.

Required profile

• University degree with a focus on Human Resources.
• Certified HR Practitioner as required in Kenya.
• Minimum 5 years of HR generalist experience in a multinational environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Employee Information Systems.