Human Resource Associate at Ilara Health

The Role

As a HR Associate, you'll help drive key people processes, from recruitment and onboarding to performance and employee engagement, while ensuring a positive and consistent employee experience. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to support the development and execution of effective people strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Acquisition Support (40%)
  • Independently manage full-cycle recruitment for entry and mid-level positions.
  • Develop and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing strategies.
  • Conduct initial candidate screenings and coordinate the interview process.
  • Draft and finalize offer letters and employment contracts.
  • Contribute to workforce planning discussions and recruitment strategy.

• HR Operations & Administration (35%)
  • Support the preparation and tracking of HR documents, including employment contracts, contract renewals, promotion letters, and other official HR correspondence.
  • Assist with payroll administration including processing payroll inputs and validating their accuracy before submission.
  • Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory documentation (PAYE, SHIF, NSSF) in collaboration with Finance.
  • Ensure employee awareness of key HR policies and support overall compliance with Kenyan labour laws.
  • Support the administration of employee benefits, including onboarding and offboarding for medical cover and WIBA, and respond to related queries.
  • Support HR audit preparations and maintain proper documentation.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries and concerns.
  • Prepare comprehensive monthly HR analytics reports including turnover, headcount, and leave liability metrics.

• Employee Lifecycle Management (15%)

  • Manage structured onboarding programs for new hires.
  • Conduct new employee orientations and coordinate cross-departmental inductions.
  • Manage performance review cycles and documentation.
  • Facilitate offboarding processes including exit interviews and knowledge transfer.
  • Maintain accurate records of all employee lifecycle events.

• Culture & Engagement (10%)
  • Assist in the implementation of culture initiatives.
  • Support planning and coordination of team events and wellbeing activities.
  • Help gather feedback via surveys and support internal communication efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related field.
• CHRP-K certification and active IHRM membership.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan employment law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms.

Who You Are

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Trustworthy and discreet, able to handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow within the HR profession.
• Enthusiastic about supporting a positive employee experience and contributing to a strong workplace culture.