Associate HR Business Partner – Sun King

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Job Purpose

To support the employee life cycle from onboarding to exit by maintaining accurate HR records and systems, coordinating hiring and inductions, and serving as the first point of contact for employee and line manager queries under the guidance of the HR Business Partner.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Employee Records & Systems: Maintain accurate and secure employee data on the HR Information System (HRIS), process employee lifecycles (joiners, movers, and leavers), and prepare official contracts and letters.

  • Onboarding: Coordinate new joiner inductions, ensure paperwork and system access are prepared prior to day one, and conduct check-ins throughout the probation period.

  • First-Line Employee Queries: Respond to employee inquiries regarding company policy, leave, medical cover, and benefits within established turnaround times, escalating complex matters to the HRBP.

  • Hiring Assistance: Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, reference and background checks, and offer documentation for business unit roles.

  • Employee Relations Support: Take accurate minutes during disciplinary and grievance meetings, maintain confidential case files, and track review timelines for probation and performance improvement plans.

  • People Reporting: Generate monthly reports on headcount, leave, attrition, and probation, while proactively flagging data inconsistencies.

  • Engagement & Culture: Support employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, and policy awareness sessions across the business unit.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.

  • Registration with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) is an added advantage.

Skills, Experience & Competences

  • 1 to 2 years of HR experience (including internships, professional attachments, or HR assistant roles).

  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills with high attention to detail for managing multiple concurrent requests.

  • Strict adherence to discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional interactions across all organizational levels.

  • Proficiency in computer applications and hands-on experience interacting with HRIS systems.

Job Details
Ref No: 559984
Type: Permanent
Location: Nairobi
Category: Human Resource, Retail & FMCG