Human Resource Assistant at Kenafric Industries

Are you passionate about people, processes, and creating a positive workplace culture? Join Kenafric Industries Limited - Shared Services as a Human Resource Assistant based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Kenafric Industries Limited is one of East Africa's largest diversified manufacturing conglomerates producing confectionery, biscuits, culinary items, beverages, footwear, and stationery.

The Human Resource Assistant at Kenafric Industries Limited - Shared Services will provide administrative support to the HR department, ensuring efficient operation and assisting with a variety of HR functions. The role is crucial in supporting day-to-day HR activities, contributing to a healthy and productive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR department with day-to-day operations.
• Manage and monitor employees & leave in coordination with line managers.
• Maintain and ensure easy traceability of all employees and HR compliance records.
• Assist in enforcing discipline and managing issues that may lead to disputes within the organization.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding, ensuring documentation criteria are met.
• Track and ensure timelines for the end of probation periods and contract terms are met and execution of the decisions made.
• Support in HR Compliance in ensuring food handlers testing, medical fitness, Statutory Trainings and Statutory Audits timelines and execution are met in line with the
• Company Policies and Statutory Requirements.
• Collaborate with line managers on performance management processes and ensure proper documentation.
• Assess, plan, develop, and deliver learning and development initiatives.
• Oversee the end-to-end resourcing process for junior and middle-level positions.
• Resolve employee relations issues, identify root causes, and develop preventive actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management is an added advantage.
• Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP qualification or proof of ongoing certification.
• Membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) is preferred.

Key Skills

• 1-2 years experience in Human Resources, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Experience in HR compliance, employee relation: recruitment, onboarding, and performance management is an added advantage.
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention detail; Excellent communication and interperson skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality; Familiarity with HR software and recruitment platforms is an advantage.

If you have a background in Human Resource Management and are looking to grow your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply for this vacancy

Deadline: Monday, July 6, 2026

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