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Human Resources Intern
Credable
People & HR
Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on Feb 3, 2026
About the Role
We are a high-growth, fast-paced fintech operating in a dynamic and highly regulated environment. As an HR Intern, you will gain hands-on exposure across the full employee lifecycle while supporting day-to-day people operations. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a high-performance environment.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding Support
- Support end-to-end recruitment activities including CV screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication
- Assist with new hire onboarding, documentation, and induction coordination
HR Operations & Administration
- Support employee records management, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
- Assist with contract preparation, filing, and HR documentation
- Update and maintain HR systems and trackers in real time
Performance & Employee Experience
- Support performance management cycles
- Assist in organising learning, engagement, and wellness initiatives
- Respond to basic employee HR queries and escalate where necessary
Compliance & Reporting
- Support compliance with labour laws, internal policies, and audit requirements
- Assist in preparing HR reports, dashboards, and people metrics
- Support payroll inputs, Odoo leave tracking
Projects & Ad-hoc Support
- Support HR projects such as policy updates, culture initiatives, and process improvements
- Assist with special assignments in a fast-changing business environment
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Recent graduate of Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- 1-2 years of experience and/or exposure in HR practice
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- High attention to detail and ability to wear many hats at the same time
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets and HR systems
Desirable Attributes
- Curious, agile, and quick to learn
- Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Interest in fintech, technology, or start-up environments
What You Will Gain
- Practical exposure to HR operations in a high-growth fintech
- Hands-on learning with experienced HR professionals
- Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in Human Resources
- Potential consideration for future roles based on performance
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination.