Job Description

Job Title:
Human Resource Assistant

Location
: Nairobi

Job Type:
Full-Time

Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resource Assistant to support daily HR operations. The role is ideal for a motivated HR professional with hands-on experience in the HR consultancy industry, capable of supporting recruitment, HR administration, compliance, and client service delivery.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, shortlisting, interview coordination, and onboarding
• Maintain and update employee and candidate records, HR databases, and personnel files
• Assist in preparing HR documents such as contracts, offer letters, confirmation letters, and exit documentation
• Support payroll preparation by compiling employee data, attendance, and statutory information
• Assist in administering employee benefits and leave management
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal HR policies
• Coordinate HR-related training sessions and staff development programs
• Provide administrative support to HR Consultants and Managers on client assignments
• Handle employee and client HR inquiries professionally and confidentially
• Support performance management and disciplinary processes documentation

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Human Resource Consultancy or similar HR environment
• Sound knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws
• Experience in recruitment and HR administration
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR information systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Key Competencies
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• Client-focused mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional ethics and integrity

About Career Directions Ltd

CDL is a proactive Human Resource Management consultancy firm specializing in Strategic Labour Force Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Payroll Processing and Total Human Resource Management. Since 2003, we have been a one-stop shop for all HR related queries and support in and around East Africa. We champion best practice in Human Resource while going the extra mile to proactively address workers needs in order to achieve optimum productivity & profitability.

Our Mission

To support and contribute to our partners success while improving the lives' of the community.

Our Vision

To be a partner of choice in providing quality manpower outsourcing solutions.

Our Core Values

1.Professionalism: Conducting our business in the most professional way

2.Respect: Giving due respect to self and others and maintain the environment of teamwork and growth.

3.Passion: To be passionate in all we do.

4.Integrity: To act with honesty and integrity without compromising the truth.

Industry

HR & Recruiting

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Nairobi, KE

Year Founded

2003

Website

cdl.africa

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