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Assistant Human Resource Manager at Home Universal
Home Universal
October 4, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Join One of Kenya's Fast-Growing Property and Infrastructure Groups
Homes Universal Ltd is a diversified group with interests in real estate, property management, construction, security services, facilities management, events, and related businesses. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly organized Assistant Human Resource Manager to support the development and implementation of modern HR strategies while ensuring compliance with Kenyan labour laws and best HR practices.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to attract, develop, motivate, and retain top talent while driving operational excellence across multiple business units.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Human Resource Manager in implementing HR strategies across the Group.
Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, confirmation, and induction of employees.
Prepare employment contracts, HR policies, and employee correspondence.
Manage employee records and confidential personnel files.
Administer payroll inputs, statutory deductions, benefits, and employee records.
Manage attendance, leave, timekeeping, shift schedules, and HRMS/ERP systems.
Coordinate employee performance management, appraisals, KPIs, and performance improvement plans.
Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development programmes.
Ensure compliance with the Employment Act, OSHA, NSSF, SHA, PAYE, Housing Levy, NITA, and other statutory requirements.
Handle disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, and employee relations professionally.
Prepare monthly HR reports and dashboards for management.
Coordinate staff welfare, engagement, succession planning, and retention initiatives.
Support workforce planning for construction projects, property management operations, security services, and corporate offices.
Participate in HR budgeting, manpower planning, and organizational development.
Promote ethical conduct, confidentiality, diversity, inclusion, and a high-performance culture.
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration (HR Option), Commerce (HR), Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management is an added advantage.
Professional Qualifications
Applicants should possess one or more of the following:
Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K)
Certified Human Resource Management Professional (CHRMP)
Diploma in Labour Laws and Industrial Relations
Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (Added Advantage)
Payroll Administration Certification
ERP/HRMS Training
Performance Management Certification
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Certification
Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution Training
Professional Membership
Membership in good standing with any of the following will be an added advantage:
Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM Kenya)
Human Resource Management Professional Associations
Relevant professional bodies
Experience
Applicants should demonstrate:
At least 5 years of progressive HR experience.
Minimum 2 years in a supervisory HR position.
Experience supporting multiple companies or business units is highly desirable.
Experience in construction, real estate, facilities management, property management, security services, hospitality, or related industries will be an added advantage.
Practical experience implementing ERP/HRMS systems such as ERPNext, SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Technical Skills
The successful candidate should demonstrate competency in:
Recruitment and talent acquisition
Competency-based interviewing
HR planning and workforce analysis
Payroll administration
Labour law compliance
Employee relations
Performance management
Succession planning
Compensation and benefits
Training and development
HR analytics and reporting
HR budgeting
Policy development
Disciplinary management
Industrial relations
HR risk management
Change management
Organizational development
HR audits
HRMS implementation and administration
Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Core Competencies
We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:
High integrity and professionalism
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and coaching ability
Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
High emotional intelligence
Strategic thinking
Ability to work under pressure
Strong planning and organizational skills
Confidentiality and discretion
Team leadership
Attention to detail
Results-oriented mindset
Decision-making ability
Excellent report writing skills
Adaptability and innovation
Additional Training That Will Be an Advantage
Leadership Development
Strategic Human Resource Management
Employment Law
Occupational Health and Safety
Customer Service Excellence
Project Management
Data Analytics
Labour Relations
Coaching and Mentorship
Risk Management
ISO Standards Awareness
Cybersecurity Awareness
AI Applications in Human Resource Management
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The successful candidate will be evaluated on:
Recruitment turnaround time
Staff retention rate
Employee satisfaction
Time-to-fill vacancies
Training completion rate
Performance appraisal completion
Payroll accuracy
Statutory compliance
Attendance management
Employee disciplinary case resolution
HR audit compliance
Staff productivity
HR reporting accuracy
HR system utilization
Employee engagement initiatives
What We Offer
Competitive remuneration package
Professional growth opportunities
Exposure to diversified businesses
Supportive working environment
Continuous learning and development
Opportunity to contribute to strategic business growth
Homes Universal Ltd is a diversified group with interests in real estate, property management, construction, security services, facilities management, events, and related businesses. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly organized Assistant Human Resource Manager to support the development and implementation of modern HR strategies while ensuring compliance with Kenyan labour laws and best HR practices.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to attract, develop, motivate, and retain top talent while driving operational excellence across multiple business units.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Human Resource Manager in implementing HR strategies across the Group.
Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, confirmation, and induction of employees.
Prepare employment contracts, HR policies, and employee correspondence.
Manage employee records and confidential personnel files.
Administer payroll inputs, statutory deductions, benefits, and employee records.
Manage attendance, leave, timekeeping, shift schedules, and HRMS/ERP systems.
Coordinate employee performance management, appraisals, KPIs, and performance improvement plans.
Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development programmes.
Ensure compliance with the Employment Act, OSHA, NSSF, SHA, PAYE, Housing Levy, NITA, and other statutory requirements.
Handle disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, and employee relations professionally.
Prepare monthly HR reports and dashboards for management.
Coordinate staff welfare, engagement, succession planning, and retention initiatives.
Support workforce planning for construction projects, property management operations, security services, and corporate offices.
Participate in HR budgeting, manpower planning, and organizational development.
Promote ethical conduct, confidentiality, diversity, inclusion, and a high-performance culture.
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration (HR Option), Commerce (HR), Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management is an added advantage.
Professional Qualifications
Applicants should possess one or more of the following:
Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K)
Certified Human Resource Management Professional (CHRMP)
Diploma in Labour Laws and Industrial Relations
Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (Added Advantage)
Payroll Administration Certification
ERP/HRMS Training
Performance Management Certification
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Certification
Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution Training
Professional Membership
Membership in good standing with any of the following will be an added advantage:
Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM Kenya)
Human Resource Management Professional Associations
Relevant professional bodies
Experience
Applicants should demonstrate:
At least 5 years of progressive HR experience.
Minimum 2 years in a supervisory HR position.
Experience supporting multiple companies or business units is highly desirable.
Experience in construction, real estate, facilities management, property management, security services, hospitality, or related industries will be an added advantage.
Practical experience implementing ERP/HRMS systems such as ERPNext, SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Technical Skills
The successful candidate should demonstrate competency in:
Recruitment and talent acquisition
Competency-based interviewing
HR planning and workforce analysis
Payroll administration
Labour law compliance
Employee relations
Performance management
Succession planning
Compensation and benefits
Training and development
HR analytics and reporting
HR budgeting
Policy development
Disciplinary management
Industrial relations
HR risk management
Change management
Organizational development
HR audits
HRMS implementation and administration
Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Core Competencies
We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:
High integrity and professionalism
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and coaching ability
Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
High emotional intelligence
Strategic thinking
Ability to work under pressure
Strong planning and organizational skills
Confidentiality and discretion
Team leadership
Attention to detail
Results-oriented mindset
Decision-making ability
Excellent report writing skills
Adaptability and innovation
Additional Training That Will Be an Advantage
Leadership Development
Strategic Human Resource Management
Employment Law
Occupational Health and Safety
Customer Service Excellence
Project Management
Data Analytics
Labour Relations
Coaching and Mentorship
Risk Management
ISO Standards Awareness
Cybersecurity Awareness
AI Applications in Human Resource Management
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The successful candidate will be evaluated on:
Recruitment turnaround time
Staff retention rate
Employee satisfaction
Time-to-fill vacancies
Training completion rate
Performance appraisal completion
Payroll accuracy
Statutory compliance
Attendance management
Employee disciplinary case resolution
HR audit compliance
Staff productivity
HR reporting accuracy
HR system utilization
Employee engagement initiatives
What We Offer
Competitive remuneration package
Professional growth opportunities
Exposure to diversified businesses
Supportive working environment
Continuous learning and development
Opportunity to contribute to strategic business growth