HR Associate at Grounded

• We’re looking for a proactive, people-loving HR Associate to join our team and help shape the next phase of our people journey. This is a high-exposure role perfect for someone early in their HR career who is eager to learn, roll up their sleeves, and grow into a future HR leader.
• You’ll work closely with the People Lead and Operations Manager, supporting the full HR function while learning the foundations of building strong culture, people systems, and modern HR operations in a fast-paced environment.
• If you thrive in being a part of a values-driven, mission-led company which is ambitious, enjoy building teams for success, and have the discipline to execute with excellence — this role is for you.
• This is a hands-on role that requires curiosity, discipline, and a willingness to learn — with mentorship and a clear growth path.

What You’ll Do

• HR Operations & Administration:
• Maintain accurate employee records
• Coordinate payroll inputs and benefits
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan labour laws
• Manage and keep employee data up to date
• Recruitment & Onboarding:
• Support end-to-end recruitment for a variety of roles
• Partner with hiring managers to understand needs
• Deliver smooth, structured, and welcoming onboarding experiences
• Employee Engagement & Culture Support:
• Support performance review cycles.
• Support engagement initiatives, team events, and communications
• Be a trusted point of contact for employee queries
• Help build a positive, respectful workplace culture
• HR Projects & Continuous Improvement:
• Improve people processes and HR workflows.

Who We’re Looking For:

Someone who is:

• Early in their HR career (2+ years preferred)
• Organized, meticulous, and reliable
• A strong communicator who truly enjoys people
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Eager to build a long-term HR career
• A problem-solver who thinks in systems
• Business-minded and data-oriented