Human Resources Officer CV example

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HR managers hire HR officers who understand people and the law. This CV shows recruitment numbers, payroll accuracy, labour law knowledge and professional membership.

Human Resources Officer CV sample: Agnes Akinyi Owino, Corporate design

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Agnes Akinyi Owino

Human Resources Officer, CHRP

Thika, Kenya · agnes.owino@email.com · +254 729 111 999

Professional Summary

CHRP-qualified HR officer and IHRM member with 5 years in manufacturing. Recruited 120+ staff, manages monthly payroll inputs for 450 employees and cut staff turnover by 18% through better onboarding.

Work Experience

HR Officer, Thika Packaging Industries Ltd (Apr 2021 – Present)

  • Run end-to-end recruitment for 450 staff, filling roles within 30 days on average
  • Prepare payroll inputs and statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy) with no penalties
  • Handle disciplinary cases in line with the Employment Act 2007
  • Introduced a 2-week onboarding programme that cut first-year turnover by 18%

HR Assistant, Greenleaf Hotels (Feb 2019 – Mar 2021)

  • Maintained staff records and leave tracking for 180 employees
  • Coordinated monthly training sessions

Education

  • Bachelor of Human Resource Management, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2014 – 2018)

Skills

Recruitment · Payroll compliance · Employee relations · Performance management · HRIS · Training

Certifications

  • Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), HRMPEB, 2020
  • Member, Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), 2020

Why this human resources officer CV works

  • The IHRM membership and CHRP qualification are listed.
  • Recruitment and turnover numbers show impact.
  • The Employment Act and statutory compliance are named.

Skills to put on a human resources officer CV

Recruitment & selectionPayroll & statutory deductionsEmployee relationsPerformance managementEmployment Act complianceHRISTraining & onboardingPolicy development

Human Resources Officer CV summary examples

CHRP-qualified HR officer with 5 years in manufacturing; recruited 120+ staff and cut staff turnover by 18%.
HR graduate with internship experience in recruitment and records.

Tips for writing your human resources officer CV

  1. Mention professional membership (IHRM, CIPM, SABPP).
  2. Quantify hires, turnover and training.
  3. Name the laws and systems you work with.
  4. Show confidentiality and fairness.

Frequently asked questions

What should an HR CV highlight?

Recruitment, employee relations, payroll compliance and professional membership.

Is CHRP important in Kenya?

Yes. Many HR adverts require it or IHRM membership.

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