HR & Administration Officer Job in Kenya - Bayinah Academy

HR & Administration Officer manages generalist HR and administrative operations, requiring an HR/related Bachelor’s degree or Diploma and 4+ years practical HR generalist experience (CHRP qualification and IHRM membership preferred). Full-time role in Nairobi.

Job Summary

Bayinah Academy is seeking a proactive and experienced HR & Administration Officer to coordinate human resource operations, strengthen staff accountability, and ensure compliance with Kenyan employment requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate staff recruitment, interviews, onboarding and replacement planning.

Maintain accurate employee files, contracts, attendance and leave records.

Prepare and verify monthly payroll inputs, allowances, deductions and final dues

Manage probation reviews, performance appraisals and staff development records.

Support disciplinary processes, grievance management and HR documentation.

Maintain staff establishment, vacancy and recruitment trackers.

Ensure compliance with applicable Kenyan employment law and HR procedures.

Provide regular HR management reports and implement HR policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in Human Resource Management or a related field.

Minimum four years of practical HR generalist experience

CHRP qualification and IHRM membership are advantageous.

Demonstrated knowledge of Kenyan employment law, payroll administration and statutory obligations.

Strong Excel, reporting, communication and record-management skills.

Experience in a school or comparable staff-intensive institution is desirable.

Excellent integrity, confidentiality, initiative and independent follow-through.

How to Apply

Candidates must be comfortable supporting the ethos and professional standards of an Islamic educational institution.

*To Apply:* Submit an updated CV, relevant qualifications, expected gross salary, and earliest available start date through the school’s email address, hr@bayinahacademy.org.

*Subject:* HR & Administration Officer Application – Bayinah Academy

*Application Deadline:* 15th November 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Bayinah Academy is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and safeguarding.