Jennifer Wanjiru

A dedicated and detail-oriented Human Resources professional with practical experience gained through roles in insurance, SACCO, and public sectors. Proven ability in HR administration, recruitment coordination, employee records management, and ensuring statutory compliance. Skilled in leveraging HRIS for data management and supporting seamless office operations. Eager to apply a strong foundation in HR principles to contribute to organizational efficiency and employee lifecycle management.

HR & Admin Assistant - Corporate Insurance Company - Nairobi

(2024-09)

• Manage accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring quick retrieval and compliance with data protection standards.
• Support the full recruitment cycle by posting job advertisements, screening resumes, and coordinating interview schedules for roles such as underwriters and claims assessors.
• Facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires by preparing documentation and coordinating orientation sessions on company policies.
• Coordinate training logistics and maintain meticulous attendance records to support employee development initiatives.
• Process and renew key statutory certificates for all branches, including business permits, OSHA, NEMA, and fire licenses, ensuring 100% compliance.

HR Officer Intern - Harambee Sacco DT - Nairobi

(2024-03 - 2024-07)

• Assisted in the end-to-end recruitment process, including communicating with shortlisted candidates and scheduling interviews.
• Supported payroll administration by preparing data and processing NSSF, NHIF, and HELB payments through the online government portal.
• Maintained and updated physical and digital employee files, ensuring all information was current and accurately filed.
• Drafted internal memos and recorded minutes for staff and welfare meetings, ensuring clear and timely communication.

HR Attaché - Office of The Attorney General - Nairobi

(2022-01 - 2022-04)

• Played a key role in the digital transformation of employee records by scanning and uploading documents into the HR Information System (HRIS).
• Supported the contract signing process for new employees and managed professional communication with both successful and unsuccessful candidates.
• Contributed to the review and update of HR policies to ensure they remained current and effective.
• Assisted in managing employee leave applications and records.

Bachelor of Business Management - Human Resource Management Option - Mount Kenya University (2023 - 2026)

Diploma - Human Resource Management - Kiambu Institute of Science & Technology (2019 - 2022)