Human Resource Officer At Pearl Hospital

Employment type: Full time, onsite
Location: Laikipia
Qualification: Bachelor's degree and current professional membership
Experience: At least three years
Job field: Human Resources
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

About the Role

Pearl Hospital is seeking a proactive and dependable Human Resource Officer to oversee daily HR operations and support an accountable, supportive and high-performing workplace.

The successful candidate will coordinate employee processes, maintain accurate workforce information and guide departmental leaders on routine HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, employment contracts, staff records and employee separation processes.

• Track attendance, leave, probation periods, contract renewals and staffing levels, and prepare accurate payroll inputs.

• Coordinate performance appraisals and follow up on agreed employee and departmental actions.

• Support disciplinary procedures, grievance resolution and employee relations.

• Develop, review and implement HR policies, procedures and standard documents.

• Coordinate staff orientation, training, recognition, engagement and succession initiatives.

• Maintain HR reports and provide reliable information on staffing, turnover, absenteeism, overtime and other workforce indicators.

• Support compliance with Kenyan employment laws, relevant professional requirements and hospital policies.

• Advise departmental leaders on day-to-day HR and people-management issues.

  
  

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.

• At least three years of relevant experience in a generalist HR role.

• Current membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).

• Sound working knowledge of Kenyan employment and labour laws.

• Practical experience in recruitment, performance management, employee relations, disciplinary procedures and HR administration.

• Strong documentation, Microsoft Excel, reporting and organisational skills.

• High integrity, discretion and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Experience in a hospital or healthcare organisation and a CHRP-K qualification are added advantages.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to:

Email: hr@pearlhospital.co.ke

Use Human Resource Officer as the email subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.