162 Senior Technical Recruiter Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs in Nairobi

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to meet the organization's hiring needs.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and onboarding.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline for critical roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their staffing requirements and develop effective recruitment plans.
• Develop and implement employer branding initiatives to attract a diverse and qualified candidate pool.
• Conduct market research to identify talent trends and competitive compensation strategies.
• Oversee the use of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Develop and implement onboarding programs to ensure new hires are integrated successfully.
• Advise leadership on HR best practices, compliance, and employee relations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Manage employee relations issues and provide guidance on conflict resolution.
• Participate in strategic workforce planning initiatives.
• Stay current with labor laws and HR regulations.
• Organize and facilitate employee engagement activities and programs.

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a specialization in Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partnering.
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing and hiring candidates for a variety of roles, including senior-level positions.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices, employer branding, and talent management strategies.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment is essential.
• Knowledge of Kenyan labor laws and HR practices is an advantage.

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The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the Director-General of UNON is the representative of the Secretary-General in Kenya. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Resident Coordination System (RCS) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya and elsewhere, by providing administrative, security, conference and information services. For more information, visit This post is located in the Human Resources Management Service (HRMS), Division of Administrative Services (DAS), UNON. The incumbent reports to the Chief, Human Resources Management Service.

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The ideal candidate will support the full scope of Human Resources responsibilities and partner with the head quarter on strategic initiatives. They will maintain and enhance the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating human resources policies, programs, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and Onboard new hires Conduct performance management and provide feedback Manage Payroll and benefits for employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
• 5+ years' experience in Human Resources
• Strong recruiting and demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies
• Demonstrated expertise training managers and employees in human resources field
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills
• Attention to detail and good judgement
• Chinese is working language

Terms

Ksh 40,000 | 40 hours/week | Hybrid

Company Description

Ebikes Africa's mission is to revolutionize transportation in Africa by providing high-quality, eco-friendly electric bicycles. We aim to promote a sustainable and healthy lifestyle by offering accessible e-bikes, irrespective of location. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life in Africa by reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and increasing transportation access. We are dedicated to outstanding customer service and forming strong partnerships with local communities and businesses. We believe in the positive impact of our e-bikes and are committed to making this vision a reality.

About Us

We are a growing company in the agriculture sector committed to excellence and compliance with Kenyan labor laws. To support our expanding workforce, we are seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Human Resources Officer who will oversee HR functions, ensure compliance with employment legislation, and contribute to building a motivated and productive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer HR policies and procedures in compliance with the Kenya Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, and other relevant regulations.

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, contracts, performance management, and exit procedures.

• Prepare and maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and HR documentation in accordance with Kenyan legal requirements.

• Provide guidance to management and staff on labor law, disciplinary procedures, leave management, and employee rights.

• Handle payroll preparation and statutory deductions (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE) in coordination with the finance team.

• Coordinate staff welfare programs, training, and development initiatives.

• Support conflict resolution, grievance handling, and maintain positive employee relations.

• Liaise with government agencies and ensure company compliance with audits and inspections.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 3–5 years of proven HR experience in Kenya.

• Strong knowledge of Kenya labor laws and HR compliance frameworks.

• Experience in payroll management and statutory compliance (NSSF, NHIF, PAYE).

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to by 23th of September. Please include "Application for Human Resources Officer" in the subject line.

Role Purpose

• Own the end-to-end people agenda as a generalist HR leader with a strong focus on Talent
• Acquisition to support rapid growth. Build and lead a compliant, safe, engaged, and high-performance
• organization, partnering closely with business leaders and the global HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle hiring for corporate, operations, technical, and field roles; build scalable recruiting processes and talent pipelines.
• Drive workforce planning, headcount budgeting, and ramp-up plans aligned to business growth.
• Serve as primary liaison with unions/worker representatives; lead negotiations, collective bargaining inputs, and grievance management.
• Ensure compliance with Ugandan labor laws, statutory filings, permits/visas, contractor governance, and audits.
• Partner with HSE leads to embed a safety-first culture across all sites and functions.
• Lead organizational design, role clarity, spans & layers, and change management for scale-up initiatives.
• Run performance cycles, calibration, and development planning; institute succession planning and talent reviews for critical roles.
• Build a learning roadmap for managers, technicians, and rider-facing teams; launch compliance academies.
• Own HRIS data integrity, payroll inputs/controls, and SLA-based HR services; provide dashboards on key HR metrics.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10 to 15 years progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in a country-level or multi-site leadership role.
• Strong generalist background with depth in high-volume recruitment for operations/technical/front-line roles.
• Hands-on experience with unions/industrial relations, collective bargaining support, and complex ER case management.
• Solid exposure to HSE integration, statutory compliance, and audits.
• Strong command of Ugandan labor law; prior work across East/West Africa a plus.
• Competent with HRIS/ATS and analytics (Power BI/advanced Excel); data-driven decision-maker.
• Degree in HR/IR/Business; CIPD/SHRM or equivalent certification preferred.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Hiring: time-to-fill & cost-per-hire within targets; 90-day quality-of-hire; offer-to-join ratio.
• ER/IR: reduction in grievances/escalations; constructive union engagement; zero non-compliance findings.
• HSE: LTIFR/TRIFR improvement; corrective actions closed on time; training completion rates.
• Talent: succession coverage for critical roles; internal fill rate; engagement score uplift.
• Operations: payroll accuracy & on-time; HR service SLAs; policy adoption and audit pass rates.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the people strategy of Africa's foremost e-mobility scale-up with significant societal impact.
• High autonomy, direct impact with Global HR Head and Country Head, and cross-functional collaboration.
• A mission-driven, fast-paced environment with growth and learning opportunities.