Senior Human Resource Officer

Job Summary

The overall purpose of this role is to provide operational support in the development and implementation of the University’s Human Resource policies, systems, and practices to attract, develop, motivate, and retain a high-performing workforce. The Senior Human Resource Officer will ensure compliance with employment legislation, university policies, and best HR practices while promoting a positive organisational culture for the university.

Job Details

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  

1. Recruitment Coordination – Oversee the full recruitment and selection cycle, including developing job descriptions, advertising vacancies, managing shortlisting, coordinating interviews, and facilitating onboarding to ensure the timely engagement of qualified and diverse talent.
2. Records Management – Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, including personnel files, contracts, leave data, and payroll information, in line with institutional and statutory requirements for data integrity and compliance.
3. Employee Relations – Foster a positive work environment by serving as the primary contact for HR-related matters, providing guidance and support to staff and management on employee relations issues, and promoting open communication across the university.
4. Disciplinary Management – Administer disciplinary and grievance procedures in accordance with university policies and Kenyan labour laws, ensuring fair and timely resolution of staff issues while maintaining procedural integrity.
5. Welfare & Engagement – Develop and implement employee welfare and engagement initiatives aimed at enhancing staff satisfaction, morale, and overall organisational commitment.
6. Performance Management – Coordinate the university’s performance management framework, ensuring consistent implementation of appraisal systems, feedback mechanisms, and reward strategies that drive accountability and excellence.
7. Training & Development – Identify training needs, design and implement staff development programmes, and evaluate training effectiveness to build institutional capacity and support professional growth.
8. Employment Law and Compliance – Interpret and apply labour laws, employment regulations, and university policies to ensure legal compliance and adherence to best HR practices, advising management on emerging HR legislative issues.
9. Health & Safety – Support the implementation and monitoring of occupational health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with statutory safety standards and promoting a culture of wellbeing across the university.
10. Reporting – Prepare and present periodic HR reports, analytics, and insights to management to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement in HR service delivery.

Requirements

•A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field from a recognized institution

•CHRP certification or Higher Diploma in HR will be an added advantage

•A minimum of eight (8) years’ working experience with at least three(3) years in a senior role

•Membership with IHRM (Kenya) is mandatory

About Company

Grant Thornton Human Resources Solutions Limited

https://www.grantthornton.co.ke/

At Grant Thornton, we help dynamic organisations around the world unlock their potential for growth. With 8 partners and more than 300 team members, our firm dates back 40 years. Offering Assurance, Tax and Advisory services to clients in Kenya and across Africa, we set ourselves high standards in delivering value to the clients in a timely manner. Many new entrants to the Kenyan and African emerging markets choose us as their financial partners to give them a solid foundation in an exciting new area of business opportunity. We distinguish ourselves as a workplace that encourages disruptive thinking, attracts and retains the right kind of people to deliver an exceptional client experience. We are keen on attracting enough of the right talent for our global organization. We actively seek out people who share our purpose and values, enjoy our collaborative culture and are energized to commit their time and effort to deliver our distinctive client experience.