Senior HR Officer - Maternity CoverExpiring Soon!

Description (Public)

WRI's Operations and People and Culture team in Nairobi is recruiting a Senior HR Officer for a six-month maternity cover. Reporting to the Senior Regional People and Culture Manager for WRI Africa, the role keeps core HR services running across a regional matrix, from employee records and contracts to recruitment, onboarding and Workday data integrity.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day HR administration including employee records, personnel files, leave administration, benefits coordination and contract documentation
Prepare employment contracts, extensions, offer letters, promotion and confirmation letters and other HR correspondence
Coordinate onboarding, transfers, contract renewals and offboarding in line with WRI policies and country requirements
Liaise with medical, pension, benefits, legal, consultant and Employer of Record partners for timely follow-up and accurate documentation
Serve as focal point for Workday employee lifecycle processes including new hires, job changes, compensation updates and terminations
Support recruitment for Kenya roles including job posting, screening, interview scheduling, reference checks and offer preparation
Provide first-line guidance to staff and managers on HR policies, benefits, leave and employee lifecycle processes
Monitor contract, probation, leave and compliance timelines and support follow-up actions
Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation logistics and HR policy briefings and support internship hiring

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in HR, business or non-profit management, public administration or a related field, with an HR qualification at diploma level or a professional HR qualification
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in HR administrative roles, ideally within an international non-profit matrixed organisation
Experience developing HR systems and policies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Strong experience with HRIS systems, preferably Workday
Strong familiarity with labour laws, especially Kenya
Existing work authorisation in Kenya

Skills and Competencies

Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management across a regional matrix
Attention to detail and accurate record keeping
Organisation and ability to manage competing deadlines independently
Proficiency in written and spoken English