Associate HR Business Partner
Hybrid Nairobi Full-time Junior HR Business Partner & Generalist
At a glance
Junior HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Sun King. Nairobi · full-time.
Pay not stated HR Business Partner & Generalist salary
RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityJunior
LocationNairobi
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
PostedAug 12, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief
hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Keep staff information current in the HR system, and prepare contracts, letters and complete employee files
- Get new hires ready for their first day, coordinate inductions and follow up during probation
- Respond to questions about policy, leave and benefits, sending cases needing advice to the HR Business Partner
- Arrange interviews and candidate updates, then coordinate checks and offer paperwork for your business unit
- Maintain employee relations records and prepare monthly people reports, including headcount, leave and attrition
What you bring
- A degree in human resource management or a related discipline
- One to two years of HR work, including experience gained through an internship or assistant role
- Hands-on familiarity with HRIS platforms and confidence using computer applications
- Careful organization, clear professional communication and discretion with confidential employee details
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone building an HR career through operational work, with guidance from an experienced HRBP. It is based in Nairobi and is hybrid.
From the employer
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
About the role
The role covers the employee life cycle from onboarding to exit, keeps employee records and HR systems accurate, and handles first line queries from employees and line managers. It suits someone early in an HR career who wants to learn business partnering by doing the operational work that sits underneath it, with guidance from an experienced HRBP. Employee records and systems
Keep employee data accurate and current on the HR information system. Process joiners, movers and leavers, prepare contracts and letters, and keep employee files complete and secure.
Onboarding
Coordinate inductions for new joiners, prepare their paperwork and system access ahead of day one, and check in with them through probation.
First line employee queries
Answer employee questions on policy, leave, medical cover and benefits within set turnaround times. Refer matters that need advisory input to the HR Business Partner.
Hiring assistance
Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communication, reference and background checks, and offer documentation for roles in your business unit.
Employee relations assistance
Take accurate minutes at disciplinary and grievance meetings, maintain case files, and track review dates for probation and performance improvement plans.
People reporting
Prepare monthly headcount, leave, attrition and probation reports, and flag anything that looks wrong in the data.
Engagement and culture
Assist with engagement activities, wellbeing sessions and policy awareness sessions for your business unit.
About the role
The role covers the employee life cycle from onboarding to exit, keeps employee records and HR systems accurate, and handles first line queries from employees and line managers. It suits someone early in an HR career who wants to learn business partnering by doing the operational work that sits underneath it, with guidance from an experienced HRBP. Employee records and systems
Keep employee data accurate and current on the HR information system. Process joiners, movers and leavers, prepare contracts and letters, and keep employee files complete and secure.
Onboarding
Coordinate inductions for new joiners, prepare their paperwork and system access ahead of day one, and check in with them through probation.
First line employee queries
Answer employee questions on policy, leave, medical cover and benefits within set turnaround times. Refer matters that need advisory input to the HR Business Partner.
Hiring assistance
Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communication, reference and background checks, and offer documentation for roles in your business unit.
Employee relations assistance
Take accurate minutes at disciplinary and grievance meetings, maintain case files, and track review dates for probation and performance improvement plans.
People reporting
Prepare monthly headcount, leave, attrition and probation reports, and flag anything that looks wrong in the data.
Engagement and culture
Assist with engagement activities, wellbeing sessions and policy awareness sessions for your business unit.
- A degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
- 1 to 2 years of HR experience, which can include an internship, attachment or HR assistant role.
- Registration with the Institute of Human Resource Management (an added advantage).
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously without losing track of any.
- Discretion when handling private employee information and maintain appropriate privacy at all times.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees at all levels.
- Experience interacting with HRIS systems and proficiency in computer applications.