Nyakeru Muthunga
HR Professional
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About
HR professional with hands-on experience in recruitment support, HR administration, and small-business operations. Reduced recruitment turnaround time through improved CV screening and interview coordination; improved document organization and personnel record accuracy; and strengthened customer engagement and digital presence to drive revenue growth. Skilled in talent acquisition, contract and letter administration, time & attendance management, and Excel; strong organizer, values communication, highly adaptable, and ready to contribute to HR, recruitment, or people-operations teams.
Experience
Human Resource Assistant at Westgate Shopping Mall (2026-02 – Present)
- Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities including vacancy advertising, CV screening, candidate shortlisting, interview scheduling, and onboarding of successful candidates.
- Support recruitment for operational and customer-facing positions including cashiers, waiters, sales attendants, procurement assistants, cleaners, and supervisors.
- Maintain employee records, personnel files, contracts, leave records, and other HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with labor regulations.
- Prepare employment letters, probation confirmations, contract renewals, warning letters, and other employee correspondence.
- Facilitate onboarding and induction programs for new hires, ensuring completion of required documentation and smooth integration into the organization.
- Monitor employee attendance, leave utilization, and staff movements, providing timely reports to management.
- Assist in employee relations matters by addressing staff inquiries, coordinating disciplinary processes, and supporting grievance resolution procedures.
- Support payroll administration through collection and verification of attendance records, leave data, overtime reports, and employee information.
- Improved accuracy and accessibility of employee records through effective personnel file management and HR documentation practices.
- Successfully supported the recruitment and onboarding of employees across various departments while maintaining a positive candidate experience.
Customer Service Representative at Westgate Shopping Mall (2025-11 – 2026-01)
- Actively engaged mall customers to promote the shop and win campaign to increase participation rate
- Facilitated the auditing of customer receipts for accuracy, eligibility, and prevention of fraudulent activities
- Guided clients through the registration process and clearly explained the terms and conditions of the campaign
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems experienced with the upload process and customer concerns
- Facilitated the availability of day-to-day printed forms to record data from each station for the marketing department
- Increased campaign reach by successfully converting passing "window shoppers" into active participants through persuasive pitching.
Manager at Emmdah Beauty and Party Store (2025-07 – 2025-11)
- Managed daily operations of a small retail business, ensuring smooth workflow, reliable customer service, and efficient store processes.
- Handled customer relations, inventory management, and order distribution for both online and physical store clients.
- Launched and managed the business's presence across social media platforms, increasing visibility and engagement.
- Coordinated participation in local trade fairs, resulting in higher brand visibility and increased sales.
- Assisted in relocation and full setup of the business, ensuring continuity and minimal downtime.
- Successfully boosted revenue through improved customer service, expanded product lines, and strengthened brand presence online.
HR Attaché at KASNEB (2024-11 – 2025-02)
- Assisted in recruitment processes for examination casuals including invigilators, markers, and checkers.
- Drafted offer letters for exam casuals, interns, and attachés, ensuring accuracy and timely communication.
- Facilitated receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming mail, correspondence, memos, and forms.
- Assisted in preparing internship, attachment, and biannual evaluation reports.
- Developed and maintained organized filing systems for efficient document retrieval.
- Handled administrative duties such as typing, scanning, photocopying, and document preparation.
- Improved document organization and administrative efficiency by maintaining an updated and structured filing system.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in HR Option – KCA University
International Computer Driving License – Wang point Institute
Certification of Secondary Education – Pistis Christian School, Karen
Social Media Management Certification – social media with Moe Course