Hybrid HR Specialist – Talent Acquisition, Management

at Amini

• Job title: HR Specialist – Talent Acquisition, Management
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Nairobi, Kenya

About the role

• HR Specialist focused on talent acquisition and people development for Amini, an AI-native startup. Managing recruitment lifecycle and HR support initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead all hiring activity across the organisation, ensuring timely and quality recruitment outcomes.
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract top engineering and technical talent.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and provide recruitment expertise.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through job boards, social media, networking, and direct outreach.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies where necessary.
• Conduct reference follow-ups and maintain communication with candidates during their notice period.
• Develop and maintain interview question banks and recruitment dashboards.
• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Lead recruitment and interview training for managers and teams.
• HR processes including employee relations, probation management, performance management, and policy implementation.
• Assist with onboarding and induction processes, ensuring smooth integration of new employees.
• Maintain and update HR records, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Contribute to HR projects including employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, and learning & development initiatives.
• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support experienced hires in talent management, career ladders, and career planning.
• Lead early careers programs, including strategy for graduates, interns, and early talent: career planning, skill development, mentoring, and experience opportunities.
• Support succession planning and career development initiatives across the organisation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in HR and talent acquisition, ideally within the engineering or technical sector.
• Solid understanding of HR functions, best practices, and employment law.
• A person with a high work rate and the ability to manage multiple deliverables and priorities whilst not compromising in quality or standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in leading early careers programs, succession planning, and career development initiatives.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS, and other HR software.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Be part of a groundbreaking AI startup at the forefront of innovation
• Be instrumental in a truly transformational mission, positively impacting billions of lives
• Our people and team Culture – it really is special.
• Work in a non-hierarchical, open, positive environment, where egos are left at the door and people are happy to come to work
• Collaborate and learn with a highly skilled, talented, and inclusive team of professionals.
• Massive opportunity for career growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Make a meaningful impact on the future of AI technology
• Remote and hybrid working opportunities
• Laptop and all necessary technology tools provided for effective remote working