Human Resource Assistant Job in Kenya

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for providing administrative HR support

Key Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Assist in providing customer service both in person and on the telephone to employees.

Answer queries from employees and other stakeholders regarding HR Issues, rules, and regulations relating to HR Management; respond to employment verification requests, salary, and benefits.

Assist in composing and preparing letters, memos, and other correspondence related to assigned tasks and activities

Process payroll, answer payroll questions, and facilitate resolutions to any payroll errors.

Prepare a variety of reports including technical reports and status reports about HR activities


Plan and coordinate recruitment and examinations; prepare job advertisements, notify candidates of the application/ employment status,

Coordinate onboarding process with other departments and conduct initial new employee orientation for purposes of ensuring completion of payroll and benefits documentation

Maintain updated staff records Process leave and leave allowance

Assist in processing newly appointed employees’ documents.

 Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications

 Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution OR

 Certificate in Human Resource Management/ or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with 6 years relevant experience in the Public Service or reputable organization

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

 Certificate in computer proficiency from a recognized institution; and

 Meets the provision of chapter six of the Constitution Previous relevant work experience required.

No relevant work experience for Diploma holders.

Functional Skills:

 Knowledge of labor laws

 Analytical skills

 Numeracy skills

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

 Attention to detail

 Organized and accurate

 Dependable and able to respond to management direction

 Employee relations

 Communication skills

 Multi-tasking

 Interpersonal skills

 Excellent Microsoft Office skills

How To Apply

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates will be expected to fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution by providing originals of the following documents;

Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;

Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;

Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC) and

Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Application Form

All applications should be filled and submitted no later than 29th January 2024 at midnight East Africa Time.