HR Assistant

Description

HR ASSISTANT urgently needed

The HR Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Human Resources team by handling recruitment coordination, employee onboarding, record management, and daily HR operations. This position ensures smooth HR processes, maintains compliance with company policies, and provides administrative support to foster a positive workplace experience for all employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Carry out background checks and obtain references from previous employers and referees to determine applicants’ credibility.
Work closely with managers from your assigned departments to ensure that all staff have goal sheets and job descriptions and that these are clearly communicated to each staff.
Act as a consultant to managers and staff regarding HR policies and procedures.
Resolve employee-related issues and queries.
Offer support to the assigned departments on all aspects of people management.
Conduct staff training on HR policies and procedures including temporary contract staff

EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Human Resource Management or Certified Human Resource Professional qualification (CHRP).
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a HR-related position.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of labour laws and government regulations that concern workplaces and employment matters.
Thorough understanding of human resource practices and industry trends.
Ability to manage deadlines and stressful situations.
Attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Highly motivated individual.
Resilience – deal effectively with pressure.

If qualified kindly send your CV to vacancies@jantakenya.com, indicating ‘HR Assistant’ on the subject line BEFORE 13th September 2025.