Background information about the job or company

Emerge Egress Consulting is a Management and Training Consulting established in 2017 (herein referred as EEC). EEC specializes in offering tailored and proficient HR Management training and team building services. We examine issues of concern in depth and we have specialized in training which looks at the demand for potential success of Government, Local ...

Role Objective

Our client in the hospitality sector is seeking a HR Support Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the HR department. The role will focus on maintaining accurate HR records, supporting recruitment and onboarding processes, and assisting in day-to-day HR operations to ensure smooth staff management within the hotel.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases.
• Prepare HR documentation including contracts, confirmation letters, and staff correspondence.
• Support recruitment processes including posting vacancies, coordinating shortlisting, and scheduling interviews.
• Assist with onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Monitor staff attendance, leave records, and shift schedules.
• Prepare payroll input data including attendance, leave, and overtime records.
• Assist in statutory remittances processes (NSSF, SHA, PAYE) under supervision.
• Support employee file management and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
• Assist in handling basic employee queries and HR correspondence.
• Provide administrative support during disciplinary processes (documentation and scheduling).
• Support staff training coordination and welfare initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to company HR policies and procedures.
• Perform other HR-related administrative duties as assigned.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.
• At least 2 years’ HR experience (experience in a hospitality environment is an added advantage)
• Knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and HR best practices

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• High Emotional Intelligence
• High Integrity Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases.
• Prepare HR documentation including contracts, confirmation letters, and staff correspondence.
• Support recruitment processes including posting vacancies, coordinating shortlisting, and scheduling interviews.
• Assist with onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Monitor staff attendance, leave records, and shift schedules.
• Prepare payroll input data including attendance, leave, and overtime records.
• Assist in statutory remittances processes (NSSF, SHA, PAYE) under supervision.
• Support employee file management and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
• Assist in handling basic employee queries and HR correspondence.
• Provide administrative support during disciplinary processes (documentation and scheduling).
• Support staff training coordination and welfare initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to company HR policies and procedures.
• Perform other HR-related administrative duties as assigned.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• High Emotional Intelligence
• High Integrity Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.
• At least 2 years’ HR experience (experience in a hospitality environment is an added advantage)
• Knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and HR best practices