Senior Human Resource Management Officer

About the role

NuPEA, a State Corporation established under the Energy Act, 2019, promotes and implements Kenya's Nuclear Power Programme, undertakes energy technology research and development and builds energy sector capacity. It is recruiting a Senior Human Resource Management Officer (Ref. No. SHRM/HRMA/2026) in Nairobi to coordinate and implement the Agency's HR policies, programmes, systems and procedures, supporting workforce management, staff development, employee relations and compliance with applicable laws.

Key responsibilities

• Implement HR policies, procedures, regulations and systems in line with approved frameworks, ensuring compliance with labour laws, statutory requirements, ISO standards and other regulatory frameworks.
• Develop departmental work plans, budgets and performance targets, and prepare periodic reports and statistics for management decisions and institutional planning.
• Manage recruitment, selection, appointment, onboarding, placement and induction, including job descriptions, advertisements and interviews, and verify academic and professional credentials.
• Administer payroll, including validation of data, statutory deductions, allowances, claims and remittances, and manage welfare and benefits schemes such as medical insurance, pension, group life and accident cover.
• Run performance management processes (performance contracts, appraisals and evaluations) and develop training and development programmes, including training needs assessment and evaluation.
• Manage HR information systems, staff establishment records and employee databases, ensuring data accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.
• Handle employee relations matters, including discipline, grievances, conflict resolution and HR Management Advisory Committee documentation.

Required profile

• Cumulative six years' relevant work experience, three of which at the level of Human Resource Management Officer I or a comparable position.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or an equivalent recognised qualification; alternatively, a degree in Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration or an equivalent, plus a Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K) course from a recognised institution, membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing, and a valid practicing license from IHRM.
• Proficiency in computer applications and demonstrated merit in work performance.
• Knowledge of Kenya's labour laws, public service HR policies and statutory requirements.
• Valid clearance documents: KRA tax certificate, HELB clearance, EACC clearance, DCI certificate of good conduct and CRB clearance.

Required skills

• Recruitment and selection, payroll administration, employee benefits and HR records management.
• Administration of HR information systems, performance management and learning and development programmes.
• Employee relations, disciplinary processes, grievance handling and professional ethics.

What we offer

• Permanent and pensionable terms of service.
• Salary and benefits consistent with scales approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Applications are made by hand delivery in a sealed envelope to the CEO, NuPEA, Nairobi, by 5.00 p.m. on 17 November 2026, with a CV, academic and professional certificates, national ID or passport and three professional referees. NuPEA charges no fee and is an equal opportunity employer.