HR Intern

Reports To: HR Generalist
Employment Type: Internship (6 months fixed-term with possible absorption based on performance)
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Department: Human Resources
Compensation: KES 25000 per month

Our client is a business technology solutions company operating across Kenya and Africa providing innovative solutions to clients in industries including healthcare finance education hospitality and real estate with subsidiaries spanning customer experience/queue management electronic security and visitor management systems. They are currently rolling out a new Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to strengthen and streamline their HR operations.

Our client is looking to hire an HR Intern to play a hands-on role in supporting this HRIS implementation working closely with the HR team and the system developer to ensure a smooth transition accurate data and a well-functioning system going forward. Beyond the HRIS project the Intern will support the day-to-day running of the HR department including maintaining an up-to-date tracker of employee letters and contract renewals and assisting with general HR tasks as required. This is a great opportunity for an HR graduate to gain practical varied exposure to HR operations within a fast-paced organization.

1. HRIS Implementation support the rollout of the new HRIS by liaising directly with the developer/vendor to relay requirements test features and troubleshoot issues; assist in preparing cleaning and migrating employee data into the new system ensuring accuracy and confidentiality throughout; support user acceptance testing and help train HR staff and employees once live; monitor the system post-launch escalating technical issues to the developer where necessary
2. Employee Records & Renewals maintain and regularly update a tracker of employee letters contracts and renewal dates flagging upcoming expirations to the HR team in good time; draft and prepare standard HR letters and correspondence (e.g. offer letters confirmation letters contract renewals) for review and sign-off
3. General HR Support provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR department including filing record-keeping and data entry; assist with onboarding and offboarding activities for staff; undertake any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the HR department

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management from a reputable university in Kenya
• 1 year of experience in an HR role or HR internship preferred
• Knowledge of HRIS systems is ideal
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment is an added advantage
• Experience within the tech industry is an added advantage
• Tech Savvy and willing to grow in a tech driven industry
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
• Quick and willing to learn new systems and processes
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
• High level of discretion integrity and confidentiality when handling employee data
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel and Outlook)
• Can report as soon as possible.

• Hands-on exposure to a live HRIS implementation project from the ground up
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced HR professionals
• Practical varied experience across core HR functions within a fast-paced growing organization
• Possible absorption into a permanent role based on performance at the end of the 6-month internship.

Interested candidates should submit their CV via the CareerPage.

Application Deadline: 18th September 2026

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