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People & Admin Associate (Nairobi, Kenya)

Eidu

full time Nairobi Posted 17 hours ago

What you should bring:

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

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in office administration and/or HR admin.

  • Experience in a tech startup, NGO, or fast-paced environment where you’ve had to adapt quickly

  • The desire to use your skills to bring about positive social impact.

  • A genuine comfort with a hybrid/multifaceted role — you’re not looking for a pure HR position; you enjoy the variety of owning both people and admin operations

  • Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency in HR systems (e.g. Personio or similar), MS Office, Google Workspace and online collaboration tools such as Slack.

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to proactively problem-solve and move work forward independently.

  • Reliable and accountable — you follow through on commitments, meet deadlines, and take ownership of your work and outcomes.

  • Can thrive in an agile environment where priorities shift quickly without losing focus or momentum.

Office Administration**

  • Own the day-to-day running of the office — supplies and equipment orders, office utilization, and logistics ensuring timely delivery

  • Support the planning and coordination of office events and staff meetings

  • Act as a liaison between HR, Procurement, Operations and Finance for office-related tasks.

  • Act as the first point of contact for visitors and external partners at the office

  • Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the office environment.

HR Operations Support****

  • Assist in onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, system setup, and coordination with supervisors.

  • Support contract renewals, including tracking timelines, preparing documents, and follow-ups.

  • Assist in benefits administration (medical insurance, WIBA, pension, HELB) and ensure accurate record-keeping.

  • Maintain and update HR records in HRIS (Personio) and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

  • Assist with payroll documentation and support HR in performance tracking.

Follow-Up and Coordination****

  • Monitor and follow up on office and HR tasks to ensure timely completion.

  • Maintain communication with employees, supervisors, and external partners to support office and HR functions.

General Administrative Support**

  • Assist in document preparation, filing, and reporting.

  • Support HR in executing operational projects and process improvements.