Jackline Karimi

Detail-oriented and proactive Human Resource professional with over 1.5 years of experience in HR administration, payroll support, and talent acquisition. Proven expertise in maintaining HRIS data integrity, managing leave administration, and supporting employee relations in fast-paced environments. Adept at applying Kenyan labour laws to maintain compliance and documentation accuracy.

Seeking to leverage strong organizational and analytical skills to contribute to operational efficiency and employee experience at Artcaffé.

Human Resource Assistant (Reliever) at Silafrica Kenya (2026-02 – 2026-05)

• Payroll & Attendance: Support accurate monthly payroll processing by preparing inputs and monitoring daily attendance records for a diverse workforce, ensuring 100% data accuracy.
• HRIS Management: Maintain and update employee profiles within the HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring all personnel files are confidential, current, and audit-ready.
• Leave Administration: Manage end-to-end leave processes, providing weekly reports to management to support informed staffing and operational decisions.
• Compliance & Audit: Conduct regular HR file audits to ensure full compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
• Training Coordination: Oversee the scheduling and record-keeping for employee development programs, contributing to enhanced staff competency.
• Onboarding: Facilitate new hire orientation, ensuring all onboarding documentation is completed timely and accurately.

HR Assistant / Procurement Assistant at Hortech Ltd (2025-06 – 2026-01)

• Recruitment Support: Assisted in end-to-end recruitment, from job posting to candidate screening and interview coordination.
• Contract Management: Drafted and issued employment contracts, confirmation letters, and renewal documentation, maintaining strict adherence to company standards.
• System Digitalization: Led the digitalization of employee records into the biometric system, significantly reducing document retrieval time and increasing data security.
• Employee Support: Acted as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries, fostering a positive employee experience.

Human Resource Attachment at Office of the Deputy County Commissioner (2024-06 – 2024-08)

During my three-month attachment at the office of the DCC, I was immersed with a dynamic environment of a leading state corporation.

• HR Documentation and Records Management: Maintained and updated employee files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Assisted in digitizing records and streamlining document retrieval processes.
• Onboarding support.
• Employee Engagement initiative. Supported the HR team in organizing staff welfare activities, team building events and feedback forums. Collected and analysed employee feedback to recommend improvements in engagement strategies.
• Performance Appraisal process.
• HR Policy Implementation.
• Conflict Resolution and Employee Relations.
• Data entry and Analysis. Entered and verified employee data in the HR information system. Generated periodic reports on headcount, attendance and leave balances for managment use.
• Learning and Development.

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management – Maasai Mara University (2022 – 2025)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – St. Clare Girls High School (2017 – 2021)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – Nguthiru Primary School (2007 – 2016)