{"id":103481,"date":"2026-07-24T16:50:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/assistant-human-resource-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T16:50:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:50:26","slug":"assistant-human-resource-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/assistant-human-resource-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Human Resource Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Assistant Human Resource Manager\", \"description\": \"Join One of Kenya's Fast-Growing Property and Infrastructure Groups\\nHomes Universal Ltd is a diversified group with interests in real estate, property management, construction, security services, facilities management, events, and related businesses. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly organized Assistant Human Resource Manager to support the development and implementation of modern HR strategies while ensuring compliance with Kenyan labour laws and best HR practices.\\nThe successful candidate will work closely with senior management to attract, develop, motivate, and retain top talent while driving operational excellence across multiple business units.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nSupport the Human Resource Manager in implementing HR strategies across the Group.\\nCoordinate recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, confirmation, and induction of employees.\\nPrepare employment contracts, HR policies, and employee correspondence.\\nManage employee records and confidential personnel files.\\nAdminister payroll inputs, statutory deductions, benefits, and employee records.\\nManage attendance, leave, timekeeping, shift schedules, and HRMS\/ERP systems.\\nCoordinate employee performance management, appraisals, KPIs, and performance improvement plans.\\nIdentify training needs and coordinate learning and development programmes.\\nEnsure compliance with the Employment Act, OSHA, NSSF, SHA, PAYE, Housing Levy, NITA, and other statutory requirements.\\nHandle disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, and employee relations professionally.\\nPrepare monthly HR reports and dashboards for management.\\nCoordinate staff welfare, engagement, succession planning, and retention initiatives.\\nSupport workforce planning for construction projects, property management operations, security services, and corporate offices.\\nParticipate in HR budgeting, manpower planning, and organizational development.\\nPromote ethical conduct, confidentiality, diversity, inclusion, and a high-performance culture.\\nMinimum Educational Qualifications\\nApplicants must possess:\\nBachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration HR Option, Commerce HR, Industrial Psychology, or a related 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multiple companies or business units is highly desirable.\\nExperience in construction, real estate, facilities management, property management, security services, hospitality, or related industries will be an added advantage.\\nPractical experience implementing ERP\/HRMS systems such as ERPNext, SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or Microsoft Dynamics.\\nTechnical Skills\\nThe successful candidate should demonstrate competency in:\\nRecruitment and talent acquisition\\nCompetency-based interviewing\\nHR planning and workforce analysis\\nPayroll administration\\nLabour law compliance\\nEmployee relations\\nPerformance management\\nSuccession planning\\nCompensation and benefits\\nTraining and development\\nHR analytics and reporting\\nHR budgeting\\nPolicy development\\nDisciplinary management\\nIndustrial relations\\nHR risk management\\nChange management\\nOrganizational development\\nHR audits\\nHRMS implementation and administration\\nMicrosoft Office Suite Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint\\nCore Competencies\\nWe are looking for an individual who demonstrates:\\nHigh integrity and professionalism\\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\\nStrong leadership and coaching ability\\nExcellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills\\nAnalytical and problem-solving skills\\nHigh emotional intelligence\\nStrategic thinking\\nAbility to work under pressure\\nStrong planning and organizational skills\\nConfidentiality and discretion\\nTeam leadership\\nAttention to detail\\nResults-oriented mindset\\nDecision-making ability\\nExcellent report writing skills\\nAdaptability and innovation\\nAdditional Training That Will Be an Advantage\\nLeadership Development\\nStrategic Human Resource Management\\nEmployment Law\\nOccupational Health and Safety\\nCustomer Service Excellence\\nProject Management\\nData Analytics\\nLabour Relations\\nCoaching and Mentorship\\nRisk Management\\nISO Standards Awareness\\nCybersecurity Awareness\\nAI A\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-24\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Home Universal\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-07T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Home Universal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time , Onsite<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-07<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Join One of Kenya&#8217;s Fast-Growing Property and Infrastructure Groups<br \/>Homes Universal Ltd is a diversified group with interests in real estate, property management, construction, security services, facilities management, events, and related businesses. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly organized Assistant Human Resource Manager to support the development and implementation of modern HR strategies while ensuring compliance with Kenyan labour laws and best HR practices.<br \/>The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to attract, develop, motivate, and retain top talent while driving operational excellence across multiple business units.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Support the Human Resource Manager in implementing HR strategies across the Group.<br \/>Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, confirmation, and induction of employees.<br \/>Prepare employment contracts, HR policies, and employee correspondence.<br \/>Manage employee records and confidential personnel files.<br \/>Administer payroll inputs, statutory deductions, benefits, and employee records.<br \/>Manage attendance, leave, timekeeping, shift schedules, and HRMS\/ERP systems.<br \/>Coordinate employee performance management, appraisals, KPIs, and performance improvement plans.<br \/>Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development programmes.<br \/>Ensure compliance with the Employment Act, OSHA, NSSF, SHA, PAYE, Housing Levy, NITA, and other statutory requirements.<br \/>Handle disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, and employee relations professionally.<br \/>Prepare monthly HR reports and dashboards for management.<br \/>Coordinate staff welfare, engagement, succession planning, and retention initiatives.<br \/>Support workforce planning for construction projects, property management operations, security services, and corporate offices.<br \/>Participate in HR budgeting, manpower planning, and organizational development.<br \/>Promote ethical conduct, confidentiality, diversity, inclusion, and a high-performance culture.<br \/>Minimum Educational Qualifications<br \/>Applicants must possess:<br \/>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration HR Option, Commerce HR, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.<br \/>Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management is an added advantage.<br \/>Professional Qualifications<br \/>Applicants should possess one or more of the following:<br \/>Certified Human Resource Professional CHRP-K<br \/>Certified Human Resource Management Professional CHRMP<br \/>Diploma in Labour Laws and Industrial Relations<br \/>Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Added Advantage<br \/>Payroll Administration Certification<br \/>ERP\/HRMS Training<br \/>Performance Management Certification<br \/>Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Certification<br \/>Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution Training<br \/>Professional Membership<br \/>Membership in good standing with any of the following will be an added advantage:<br \/>Institute of Human Resource Management IHRM Kenya<br \/>Human Resource Management Professional Associations<br \/>Relevant professional bodies<br \/>Experience<br \/>Applicants should demonstrate:<br \/>At least 5 years of progressive HR experience.<br \/>Minimum 2 years in a supervisory HR position.<br \/>Experience supporting multiple companies or business units is highly desirable.<br \/>Experience in construction, real estate, facilities management, property management, security services, hospitality, or related industries will be an added advantage.<br \/>Practical experience implementing ERP\/HRMS systems such as ERPNext, SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or Microsoft Dynamics.<br \/>Technical Skills<br \/>The successful candidate should demonstrate competency in:<br \/>Recruitment and talent acquisition<br \/>Competency-based interviewing<br \/>HR planning and workforce analysis<br \/>Payroll administration<br \/>Labour law compliance<br \/>Employee relations<br \/>Performance management<br \/>Succession planning<br \/>Compensation and benefits<br \/>Training and development<br \/>HR analytics and reporting<br \/>HR budgeting<br \/>Policy development<br \/>Disciplinary management<br \/>Industrial relations<br \/>HR risk management<br \/>Change management<br \/>Organizational development<br \/>HR audits<br \/>HRMS implementation and administration<br \/>Microsoft Office Suite Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint<br \/>Core Competencies<br \/>We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:<br \/>High integrity and professionalism<br \/>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills<br \/>Strong leadership and coaching ability<br \/>Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills<br \/>Analytical and problem-solving skills<br \/>High emotional intelligence<br \/>Strategic thinking<br \/>Ability to work under pressure<br \/>Strong planning and organizational skills<br \/>Confidentiality and discretion<br \/>Team leadership<br \/>Attention to detail<br \/>Results-oriented mindset<br \/>Decision-making ability<br \/>Excellent report writing skills<br \/>Adaptability and innovation<br \/>Additional Training That Will Be an Advantage<br \/>Leadership Development<br \/>Strategic Human Resource Management<br \/>Employment Law<br \/>Occupational Health and Safety<br \/>Customer Service Excellence<br \/>Project Management<br \/>Data Analytics<br \/>Labour Relations<br \/>Coaching and Mentorship<br \/>Risk Management<br \/>ISO Standards Awareness<br \/>Cybersecurity Awareness<br \/>AI Applications in Human Resource Management<br \/>Key Performance Indicators KPIs<br \/>The successful candidate will be evaluated on:<br \/>Recruitment turnaround time<br \/>Staff retention rate<br \/>Employee satisfaction<br \/>Time-to-fill vacancies<br \/>Training completion rate<br \/>Performance appraisal completion<br \/>Payroll accuracy<br \/>Statutory compliance<br \/>Attendance management<br \/>Employee disciplinary case resolution<br \/>HR audit compliance<br \/>Staff productivity<br \/>HR reporting accuracy<br \/>HR system utilization<br \/>Employee engagement initiatives<br \/>What We Offer<br \/>Competitive remuneration package<br \/>Professional growth opportunities<br \/>Exposure to diversified businesses<br \/>Supportive working environment<br \/>Continuous learning and development<br \/>Opportunity to contribute to strategic business growth<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested candidates should submit: Detailed CV Cover Letter Copies of academic and professional certificates Professional membership certificates (where applicable) Contacts of at least three professional referees Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Homes Universal Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values integrity, professionalism, innovation, and excellence.<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/job-application\/1287341\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-07 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Home Universal Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time , Onsite Apply Before: 2026-08-07 Job Description Join One of Kenya&#8217;s Fast-Growing Property and Infrastructure GroupsHomes Universal Ltd is a diversified group with interests in real estate, property management, construction, security services, facilities management, events, and related businesses. 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