Human Resource & Administration Officer

Summit Recruitment & Search Africa

Our client, an Internet Service Provider in Kenya is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resource & Administration Officer to support effective people management, staff accountability, and seamless HR operations across both office and field teams.

This role plays a critical part in managing the full employee lifecycle while fostering a disciplined, compliant, and high-performing work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and HR systems while monitoring probation periods and contract renewals.

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviews, technical assessments, and onboarding.

• Oversee attendance tracking, punctuality, and enforcement of disciplinary procedures across office and field teams.

• Support performance management by coordinating appraisals, tracking KPIs, and addressing underperformance.

• Prepare and validate payroll inputs, including attendance, leave, commissions, and staff allowances.

• Ensure compliance with Kenyan labour laws, OSHA, and WIBA, including maintaining safety and incident records.

• Manage employee exit processes, ensuring proper clearance and recovery of company assets.

• Provide general administrative support, including office coordination, shift planning, and staff welfare management.

• Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.

• Registered member of IHRM Kenya; CHRP(K) certification is an added advantage.

• Minimum of 3 years’ HR experience, preferably in a technical or service-driven environment.

• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong understanding of Kenyan Employment Act and labour regulations.

• Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency headquartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGOs in various business sectors across Africa.

• We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

• Summit Recruitment and search Africa upholds a steadfast commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and equality as integral pillars of our operations. Dedicated to driving positive change through the adoption of sustainable practices that minimize our ecological footprint. We firmly believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that embraces individuals from all races, genders, and backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities for every candidate. Summit recruitment actively advocate for equality by cultivating an environment of respect, fairness, and non-discrimination. By prioritizing sustainability, inclusivity, and equality, we aim to set a high industry standard and contribute to the betterment of society as a whole.

• Summit Recruitment & Search, as a policy, does not charge any fee as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement