Job objective
- To oversee and ensure the accurate, timely, and
compliant processing of payroll and HR administrative functions at the
farm level, while supporting broader administrative, training, welfare,
and compliance responsibilities.
Your tasks and responsibilities
HR & Payroll Activities
- Maintain accurate records of employee
attendance, leave, bonuses, gratuity, and discipline.
- Ensure timely submission of HR and payroll
documentation to Head Office.
- Assist departmental heads with HR matters and
provide operational support.
- Maintain effective communication with local
Labour Office and ensure legal compliance.
- Advise HR Manager on staff discipline and
welfare issues in line with company policy.
- Coordinate junior-level recruitment and
onboarding at the farm level.
- Monitor daily attendance registers and provide
data for wage/salary processing.
- Ensure payroll data integrity and compliance
with EBA and statutory requirements.
- Support the Group Payroll Manager in updating
payroll and training manuals.
- Handle payroll-related staff queries
professionally and accurately.
- Administer records for superannuation,
insurance, employee benefits, and Workers’ Compensation.
- Process terminations and redundancies in line
with applicable legislation and policy.
- Recommend improvements for payroll processes and
systems to align with best practices.
Training & Development
- Identify training needs in collaboration with HR
and Technical Teams.
- Coordinate training sessions, collect feedback,
and maintain comprehensive training records.
Administration
- Oversee local logistics including farm transport
and inter-farm deliveries.
- Manage office operations and support
multidisciplinary team needs.
- Collaborate with site transport/workshop team to
manage fuel and fleet usage.
- Monitor machine and equipment efficiency and
optimize resource usage.
- Maintain petty cash records and oversee local
supplier purchases.
- Engage with local authorities on statutory
matters as per Kenyan law.
- Manage store inventory and coordinate regular
stock-takes.
Security & Health & Safety
- Liaise with the Farm Security Manager and
external agencies on all security issues.
- Support implementation of health and safety
protocols across the farm.
- Serve as a key member of the Health & Safety
Committee
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in HR, Business
Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in payroll and HR
operations, ideally in the agricultural or manufacturing sector.
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan labor laws, payroll
systems, and EBA requirements.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and
communication skills.
- High level of confidentiality, accuracy, and
attention to detail.
- Proficient in payroll software and MS Office
tools.
How to Apply
