ICEA LION Group is hiring an HR Assistant to join its People and Culture shared services team in Nairobi. If you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, a professional certification in HR (CHRP, CIPD, or SHRM), and at least one year of hands-on HR experience, this HR Assistant role at ICEA LION Group is a strong career move in Kenya’s insurance and financial services sector. The vacancy was posted on 21st April 2026 — apply now before it closes.
About This Role
This is a generalist HR Assistant position sitting within ICEA LION Group’s shared services People and Culture function. The role touches every stage of the employee lifecycle — from sourcing candidates and coordinating interviews through to onboarding new hires, maintaining HRIS records, tracking performance appraisals, and preparing formal HR correspondence.
It is not a passive admin role. You will act as the primary custodian of the HR Information System, manage data integrity across multiple platforms including Navision payroll and performance management modules, and participate directly as a panellist in operational role interviews. The scope is broad, the attention to detail required is high, and the exposure to core HR functions is genuine.
This role suits someone early in their HR career who wants to build a solid generalist foundation inside a large, well-established Kenyan financial services group. ICEA LION Group operates across insurance, investment, and related financial services — the People and Culture team supports a sizeable, multi-entity workforce, which means the volume and variety of HR work here is real.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and publish job advertisements across recruitment platforms and manage the full candidate pipeline from screening through to offer
- Coordinate and schedule interviews, administer aptitude assessments for graduate trainees and entry-level roles, and participate as an interview panellist for operational positions
- Facilitate background checks and reference verifications for all successful candidates before onboarding
- Coordinate new hire induction sessions and liaise with IT to ensure Day 1 readiness — laptops, access cards, and workstation setup
- Onboard all new employees into the HRMIS and ensure timely registration for medical schemes, Group Life Assurance, and payroll
- Maintain 100% data accuracy across the HRIS and sync employee records across Navision payroll, meal systems, and performance management modules
- Prepare monthly recruitment metrics reports covering new joiners, exits, and pipeline status
- Monitor leave balances, track probation periods, and follow up with line managers to ensure timely appraisal and probation reviews
- Organise and maintain physical and digital personnel files in line with data protection policies and audit requirements
- Prepare formal HR correspondence including offer letters, probation confirmations, bank letters, visa support letters, and disciplinary notices
Required Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Business Management, or a related discipline from a reputable Kenyan or accredited university
- Professional HR certification — CHRP-K, CIPD, or SHRM — is a firm requirement, not optional
- At least one year of practical HR experience covering recruitment, records management, or HR administration
- Working knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and HR regulatory requirements
Desirable:
- Familiarity with HRMIS platforms and payroll systems, particularly Navision
- Experience coordinating structured onboarding programmes in a multi-department organisation
- Exposure to benefits administration including medical schemes and Group Life Assurance
Skills and Competencies
- Strong organisation and time management skills — this role runs multiple HR processes simultaneously and none can slip
- High attention to detail in data entry, document filing, and HR correspondence — errors in payroll and personnel records have direct consequences
- Clear written and verbal communication in English — you will draft formal letters, coordinate with multiple departments, and represent HR in interviews
- Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential employee information
- Proactive follow-through — probation deadlines, appraisal cycles, and benefits enrolment windows do not wait
What ICEA LION Group Offers
Competitive salary commensurate with experience within the financial services sector. ICEA LION Group is one of Kenya’s largest and most established insurance and investment groups, which means the People and Culture team operates at a scale that provides genuine exposure and career development opportunity. Specific remuneration details, medical cover, and other benefits are best confirmed directly with the employer during the recruitment process.
About ICEA LION Group
ICEA LION Group is one of East Africa’s leading financial services groups, with operations spanning life insurance, general insurance, fund management, and related financial services. The group has a long-standing presence in Kenya and serves both individual and corporate clients across the region. It is a product of the merger between ICEA and LION of Kenya — two well-known Kenyan insurance brands — and has grown into a significant employer with a structured corporate services function supporting its multi-entity operations.
The People and Culture (HR) function at ICEA LION Group sits within shared services, meaning it supports the group’s full range of business units from a centralised team. For an early-career HR professional, this is a substantive environment — one where you work with real volume, real systems, and real regulatory complexity rather than a small standalone HR desk.
How to Apply
Apply directly through the ICEA LION Group careers portal: Click here to apply — Requisition ID 678
Navigate to the careers section and search for Requisition ID 678 — Associate 1: People and Culture. Ensure your application includes an updated CV that highlights your CHRP/CIPD/SHRM certification, your HRIS experience, and your specific HR responsibilities in previous roles. A tailored cover letter addressing the role’s core requirements is strongly recommended.
Application Deadline
Apply as soon as possible — vacancy posted 21st April 2026 and may close without prior notice.
Documents Required
- Updated CV/Resume highlighting HR certifications and hands-on HR experience
- Cover letter tailored to the People and Culture Assistant role at ICEA LION Group
- Copies of academic certificates (Bachelor’s degree transcript and certificate)
- Proof of professional HR certification — CHRP-K, CIPD, or SHRM
- National ID copy
