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Senior Human Resource Officer
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re)
Nairobi·Degree·Closed
At a glance
The Senior Human Resource Officer at Kenya Re provides professional HR support with a strong focus on talent development, training, performance management, and employee engagement. The role requires a Bachelors degree in HR Management, Public Administration, or Business Administration, CHRP-K qualification, IHRM membership, a valid HR Practicing Certificate, and 9 years' experience with 3 at HR Officer level. A solid mid-career HR role in a government-owned reinsurance company.
SectorAdministration
GradeKRC Grade 3B
Deadline2026-06-10
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About
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) is a government-owned reinsurer. The Senior Human Resource Officer provides professional support in HR management, with a focus on talent development, training, performance management, and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
•Execute end-to-end HR processes including recruitment, promotion, placement, discipline, and staff welfare
•Analyse staffing levels, conduct workforce gap analysis, and provide recommendations on succession planning and optimal staff establishment
•Coordinate the development and implementation of comprehensive annual training plans and capacity development programmes
•Identify competency gaps, design suitable training interventions, and source appropriate programmes to address them
•Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of training and development initiatives and recommend continuous improvements
•Analyse performance appraisal reports and provide actionable recommendations on performance improvement and career progression
•Interpret and implement HR policies, labour laws, salary administration, pension schemes, and other relevant statutes
•Prepare periodic HR reports, staff analytics, management briefs, and statutory returns
Requirements
✓A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or Public Administration, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
✓Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRPK) or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution
✓A valid Human Resource Practicing Certificate
✓Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or a comparable relevant professional body and in good standing
✓A Management Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution
✓Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
✓A cumulative service period of nine (9) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Human Resource Officer or in a comparable position
✓Proficiency in computer applications
✓Demonstrated merit, managerial capability, and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results
CHAPTER SIX
This role requires Chapter Six compliance — proof is only needed once you're offered the job, not at application time.
How to Apply
Submit CV, credentials, and cover letter (as attachments) by post or email, quoting the position applied for and outlining how you meet the requirements, to: The Human Resource Manager, Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited, P.O Box 30271, 00100 GPO, Nairobi. Email: recruitmentkrc@kenyare.co.ke. Closing Date: 10th June 2026.