Senior HR Officer Job (120-150K)

HR Jobs. Kenya Medical Association Sacco Jobs

Reports to: Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO)
Direct Reports: HR Assistant/Interns
Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable subject to satisfactory performance and compliance with SACCO policies.
Industry: Financial Services
Location: Nairobi
Gross Salary: Ksh 120,000 -150,000

Job Purpose

To support the manage the SACCO’s human capital function through effective coordination of recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, staff welfare, compliance, HR administration, and implementation of human resource policies and procedures in line with employment laws, SACCO policies, and organizational strategic objectives.

The role is intended to establish structured and professional HR systems within the SACCO while supporting a high-performance culture, employee discipline, accountability, and institutional growth.

Summary of the General Nature and Level Of The Job

The Senior Human Resource Officer shall serve as the principal staff resource person on day-to-day human resource matters and shall coordinate HR operations for the SACCO’s growing workforce. The role requires a mature, respected, highly organized, confidential, and firm professional capable of engaging staff and management professionally while ensuring compliance with labor laws and internal policies.

The position is operational and advisory in nature and is expected to progressively strengthen institutional HR structures, systems, culture, and staff productivity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Human Resource Officer shall:

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes;
• Support performance management and staff appraisal systems;
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation;
• Coordinate staff training and development initiatives;
• Support implementation of HR policies and procedures;
• Manage employee welfare and relations matters;
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and statutory requirements;
• Coordinate disciplinary and grievance handling processes;
• Support payroll administration and staff benefits coordination;
• Advise Management on HR best practices and organizational culture;
• Promote professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and ethical conduct within the SACCO.

Recruitment and Staffing

• Coordinate recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Prepare job descriptions, interview schedules, and recruitment documentation.
• Coordinate induction and orientation of new staff.
• Maintain updated staff establishment and manpower records.
• Support succession planning and talent management initiatives.

Human Resource Administration

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR databases.
• Prepare employment contracts, confirmation letters, transfers, promotions, and other HR correspondence.
• Coordinate leave administration and attendance management.
• Ensure proper filing and custody of personnel records.
• Monitor staff probation and confirmation processes.

Performance Management

• Coordinate staff performance appraisal processes.
• Monitor implementation of performance improvement plans.
• Support development of departmental KPIs and performance targets.
• Generate HR reports and workforce analytics for management.

Employee Relations and Welfare

• Handle employee relations matters professionally and confidentially.
• Coordinate disciplinary and grievance handling processes.
• Promote staff engagement, teamwork, and positive workplace culture.
• Coordinate employee wellness and welfare programs.
• Advise staff and management on HR policies and procedures.

Learning and Development

• Identify staff training needs and coordinate training programs.
• Maintain staff training records and development plans.
• Support implementation of leadership and capacity-building initiatives.

Compliance and Policy Implementation

Ensure compliance with:

• Employment Act;
• Occupational Safety and Health requirements;
• NSSF, NHIF/SHIF, PAYE, Housing Levy and other statutory obligations;
• SACCO HR policies and procedures.
• Participate in development and review of HR policies, manuals, and procedures.
• Support implementation of HR audit recommendations.

Payroll and Benefits Coordination

• Coordinate payroll inputs including leave, overtime, deductions, and staff changes.
• Support administration of staff benefits and insurance schemes.
• Liaise with Finance Department on payroll reconciliation matters.

Organizational Culture and Institutional Development

• Promote organizational values, discipline, accountability, and professionalism.
• Support change management and institutional strengthening initiatives.
• Assist Management in building a high-performance and member-focused culture.

Relational Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism;
• Promote fairness, integrity, and transparency;
• Foster positive employee relations;
• Provide guidance and support to staff and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Public Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field from a recognized institution.
• Membership to IHRM Kenya in good standing.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant HR experience, at least three (3) of which should be in a senior HR administrative or supervisory role.
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage.
• CHRP(K) qualification will be an added advantage.

• Experience in:
  • Employee relations;
  • HR operations;
  • Recruitment and talent management;
  • Performance management;
  • HR policy implementation;
  • Payroll coordination;
  • Organizational culture management.

• Experience in a SACCO, financial institution, cooperative, or regulated environment will be an added advantage.

Required Competencies and Skills

Technical Competencies

• Good understanding of Kenyan labor laws;
• HR administration and records management;
• Recruitment and onboarding;
• Performance management systems;
• Employee relations and conflict management;
• HR reporting and analytics;
• Payroll coordination;
• Policy interpretation and implementation.

Behavioral Competencies

• High integrity and confidentiality;
• Maturity and professional presence;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Firm but approachable personality;
• Leadership and coordination skills;
• Emotional intelligence;
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability;
• Ability to command respect and enforce discipline fairly.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely recruitment and onboarding of staff.
• Staff turnover levels.
• Timely completion of performance appraisals.
• Compliance with labor laws and statutory requirements.
• Employee satisfaction and engagement levels.
• Timely processing of HR documentation.
• Training implementation and staff development metrics.
• Reduction in disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Accuracy and timeliness of HR reports.

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title in the email subject (Senior Human Resource Officer) to: jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 15th June 2026.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying.

Corporate Staffing Service never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the recruitment process.