HR Assistant - Recruitment & Admin Support

MARY ATIENO INYANGALA

Phone: 071*-****** Email: **********@*****.*** Nairobi, Kenya

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented Human Resource Management professional with practical experience in recruitment support, employee onboarding, HR administration, and employee records management gained through internship experience at the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development. Skilled in maintaining confidential HR records, preparing HR reports, and supporting compliance with Public Service Commission regulations and the Employment Act 2007. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to efficient HR operations as a Human Resource Assistant.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Recruitment & Selection Support

Employee Records Management

HR Administration

Onboarding & Induction Support

HR Compliance & Reporting

Employee Relations Support

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Communication & Organizational Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resource Intern

Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development

January 2024 – January 2025

Supported recruitment activities including shortlisting candidates and coordinating interview schedules.

Assisted in onboarding new employees by preparing documentation and guiding new staff through induction procedures.

Maintained organized and confidential employee records and HR documentation.

Prepared meeting agendas and recorded minutes for HR committee meetings.

Assisted in salary progression calculations and administrative HR processes related to promotions.

Processed leave commutation requests while ensuring adherence to HR policies.

Compiled data for quarterly HR reports, HR audits, and compliance documentation.

Provided administrative support in retirement benefits processing and general HR operations.

Key Achievements

Improved organization of HR files, making employee records easier to retrieve and update.

Supported preparation of HR compliance and quarterly departmental reports.

Assisted in ensuring smooth onboarding of new employees through proper documentation.

Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Precision Favor Manpower Agency Ltd

March 2022 – December 2023

Managed front office operations including receiving visitors and directing them to appropriate departments.

Handled phone calls and email correspondence to support internal staff and external clients.

Maintained office filing systems and documentation to support administrative efficiency.

Coordinated office supplies and ensured smooth day-to-day office operations.

Performed clerical duties including photocopying, record keeping, and maintaining office expense documentation.

Provided administrative support that complemented recruitment and manpower coordination activities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management – Murang'a University of Technology (Second Class Upper), 2015–2019

Certified Public Secretaries (CPS) Section 1 – KASNEB, 2018

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Kijabe Girls High School, 2011–2014 (B-)

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Basic Excel Training – Nairobi (2019)

Leadership and Development Training – Murang'a University (2018)

Community Development and Service Training – Nairobi (2015)

Computer Packages Training – Nairobi (2015)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Associate Member – Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), Application in Progress

REFEREES

Available upon request

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