Talent & Culture Officer at Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton

Job Overview

• We are seeking to recruit a competent, proactive, and detail-oriented Talent & Culture Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will support the HR function in ensuring smooth people operations while upholding high standards of professionalism, compliance, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and selection processes (advertising, shortlisting, interviews, onboarding.
• Manage employee records and maintain accurate HR documentation.
• Oversee attendance management, including monitoring timekeeping, absenteeism, lateness, shift reports, and preparing attendance summaries.
• Administer leave management and ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Support payroll processing by ensuring accurate attendance, overtime, and leave data.
• Ensure statutory compliance (NSSF, NHIF, PAYE, etc.).
• Facilitate payroll processing and inputs to ensure timely salary payments.
• Assist in performance management processes including probation reviews and appraisals.
• Handle employee relations matters and support disciplinary procedures in line with company policy and labor laws.
• Facilitate training coordination and employee development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with the Employment Act and other relevant labor regulations.
• Support HR reporting and data analysis.
• Promote positive employee engagement and uphold company culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management or related field.
• CHRP certification or progress towards certification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in HR, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Experience managing attendance systems and payroll inputs.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labor laws and statutory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.