HR Officer

AGL is a leading multimodal logistics operator in Africa, covering port, logistics, maritime, and rail services. Part of the MSC Group, AGL operates in 49 countries with over 23,000 employees, delivering innovative and tailored logistics solutions that support sustainable transformation across Africa.
Key Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management
• Coordinate end-to-end employee lifecycle activities: recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, transfers, disciplinary processes, exits, and final due.
• Ensure all staff have current job descriptions aligned to actual duties.
• Track probation periods and prompt HODs on confirmations, extensions, or terminations.
• Support exit management including clearance coordination and exit interviews.
• Recruitment & Onboarding Support
• Coordinate recruitment logistics as approved by Management, including job advertisements, shortlisting support, interview scheduling, and reference checks.
• Prepare employment contracts and HR documentation for review and approval.
• Coordinate structured onboarding using the 30/60/90-day framework.
• Ensure induction programs are practical, site-specific, and completed within timelines.
• Coordinate assignment of onboarding buddies in collaboration with HODs.
• Payroll & HR Data Support
• Prepare and validate payroll inputs including attendance, overtime, leave data, allowances, and statutory deductions.
• Liaise with HODs to ensure timely submission of payroll-related data.
• Support benefits administration including medical insurance onboarding, updates, and exits.
• Employee Relations & Discipline Support
• Act as the first point of contact for routine employee HR queries on policy, contracts, leave, and benefits.
• Support disciplinary and grievance processes through documentation, hearing coordination, and minute taking.
• Ensure disciplinary processes comply with labor law, internal procedures, and fairness standards.
• Escalate complex employee relations matters to the HR Manager with clear facts and documentation.

Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• CHRP qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ HR operations experience, preferably in a unionized/operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and statutory requirements.

How to Apply