Senior Admin Assistant, Human Resources, Job in Kenya - KUC

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 

SCALE  9/10 

ONE  (1)  POST 

Ref. KUC/ADM/01/4/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Initiating the formulation of the HR strategies, policies, procedures and systems.
  • Disseminating human resource management policies, laws, regulations, procedures, and systems.
  • Conducting recruitment, selection, and onboarding programmes in the University College.
  • Analyzing the utilization of human resources in the University College and advising on proper deployment.
  • Verifying payroll data.
  • Verifying and ensuring regular updates of the Human Resource Information System.

  • Reviewing Career Guidelines.
  • Coordinating job reviews within the University College.
  • Undertaking human resource planning and development.
  • Coordinating mentoring and counseling programmes.
  • Coordinating staff performance management and career progression reviews and making appropriate recommendations.
  • Identifying, designing and implementing training programs based on identified needs.
  • Coordinating evaluation of training and development programmes.
  • Initiating workplace programs in tandem with emerging Human Resource trends.
  • Reviewing periodic progress reports.
  • Coordinating the preparation of budgets and Human Resource procurement plans.
  • Providing guidance on development and updating of the human resource database.
  • Reconciliation of staff complement and establishment.
  • Processing disciplinary cases for relevant disciplinary committees.
  • Supervising the update of the human resource database in the University College.
  • Coordinating issues of staff welfare.
  • Preparing and submitting all statutory deductions.
  • Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification

Minimum Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field Or
  • A relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with three (3) years’ experience in relevant administrative position in a comparable institution.
  • Must be registered with Human Resource Professional body (CHRP-K or IHRM) and in good standing.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Have knowledge of relevant legislation.
  • Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should forward five (5) copies of the application package, including an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant’s age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact and email address, names and addresses of three referees, plus copies of certificates, transcripts, and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope, and also to recruitment@unika.ac.ke

Applications should be addressed to: –

Deputy Principal, (Administration, Planning & Finance)
Kabarnet University College
P.O Box 469-30400,
KABARNET,
KENYA

to reach him not later than Friday, 15th May, 2026, at 5.00 P.M. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes within two weeks from the date of this advertisement.

N/B: Kabarnet University College is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of both gender and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and any canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.