Human Resources Administrator

Job Summary

A well-upcoming healthcare facility located in Maua, Meru County is seeking to recruit a highly experienced and results-oriented Human Resources Administrator to support its Human Resource and Administrative functions. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of Human Resources and Administration operations, ensuring compliance with labour regulations, healthcare standards, and organizational policies while promoting employee engagement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Human Resources and Administration Department.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop the HR and Administration team.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, and separation.
• Ensure compliance with the Employment Act, labour regulations, healthcare sector standards, and organizational HR policies.
• Oversee payroll administration, staff benefits, leave management, and statutory compliance.
• Advise management on HR strategy, workforce planning, organizational development, and talent management initiatives.
• Foster a positive employee relations culture and effectively handle disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Coordinate performance management processes and support departmental managers in achieving organizational objectives.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices that promote operational excellence.
• Oversee general administrative functions to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and possession of a valid practising certificate will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Mandatory experience working in a hospital or healthcare facility.
• Demonstrated experience managing a workforce of approximately 100 employees, including engagement with 20 or more medical consultants/specialist staff.

Core Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labour laws, HR best practices, and healthcare HR operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong workforce planning, organizational development, and talent management skills.

Behavioral & Functional Competencies

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Mature, decisive, and capable of leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership ability with a focus on supporting the hospital's strategic objectives.
• Age requirement: 35 years and above.

Skills Required:

• Hr / Public / Admin