Human Resources Specialist

4 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya Brookhill Projects Limited Full-time
We are hiring an Human Resources Specialist Brookhill Projects Limited is a design-and-build contractor delivering residential and commercial projects in Kenya. We are looking for someone to own our people function properly, reporting directly to the Directors. What you will own Complete, confidential staff files and compliance with Kenyan employment law Payroll inputs verified and submitted by the 26th, including project allocation and consultant invoices Leave tracked and reported monthly, with balances visible to managers before they approve Two documented performance reviews per person per year, with time-bound improvement plans where needed Grievances, discipline and exits handled fairly, quickly and to the letter of the Employment Act Policies, handbook and templates kept current and actually adopted Recruitment through to signed contract, with every hire fully documented by their start date A monthly HR report to the Directors with a recommendation attached Who we are looking forSomeone who speaks directly. You will sometimes have to hold a position that is unpopular with staff and defend it clearly, and sometimes have to tell a Director something they do not want to hear. Both matter equally.
Organised enough to work weeks ahead rather than to the deadline. Firm enough to enforce a policy consistently. Commercially minded enough to solve a people problem without defaulting to the most expensive option. Comfortable across multiple workplaces — our workforce includes site teams and casual trades. RequirementsDegree or diploma in HRM, Business Administration or related. 2–4 years in a generalist HR, HR Officer or People Operations role. Working knowledge of Kenyan employment law and statutory requirements. Hands-on payroll support, leave administration, disciplinary process and performance management. IHRM membership and CHRP an added advantage. Construction, manufacturing, agricultural or other high-headcount or casual-labour experience a strong advantage. To applyCV and a short covering note to careers@brookhill.co.ke, subject line "HR POSITION". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Brookhill Projects Limited is an equal opportunity employer.