HR Officer

 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Thika, Kenya
𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Human Resource & Administration
𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗼: General Manager / CEO
𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Full-time
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆: Poultry Farms / FMCG
Gross Salary: Kes. 80,000-100,000
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
1. 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 & 𝘖𝘯𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for farm, production, sales, and management roles.
  • Prepare job descriptions, shortlist candidates, schedule interviews, and conduct reference checks.
  • Coordinate orientation and onboarding programs for new staff.
2. 𝘏𝘙 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 & 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴
  • Maintain accurate HR records, personal files, contracts, and HR databases.
  • Track staff attendance, leave, absenteeism, lateness, and escalate trends.
  • Prepare HR reports for management—turnover, absences, headcount, discipline cases.
3. 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵
  • Coordinate quarterly performance appraisals across all branches and departments.
  • Support supervisors in setting KPIs and implementing Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
4. 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 & 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦
  • Handle grievances, conflict resolutions, staff counselling, and welfare programs.
  • Ensure disciplinary processes follow Kenyan labor laws and company policy.
5. 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵
  • Identify training needs for farm workers, processors, kitchen teams, and retail outlets.
  • Facilitate internal and external training programs and track completion.
6. 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 & 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘌𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies, OSHA regulations, and labor laws.
  • Update HR policies and procedures to align with company goals.
𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
  • Bachelor’s Degree in HRM, Business Administration or related field.
  • Member of IHRM / CHRP certification is an added advantage.
  • 3–4 years’ experience in HR operations, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of labor laws, HRMIS systems, payroll support, and disciplinary procedures.
  • Strong communication, record-keeping, and interpersonal skills.
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀
  • High integrity and professionalism.
  • Strong problem-solving ability.
  • Fairness, firmness, and empathy.
  • Excellent organizational and reporting skills.