Elizabeth Wachira
@elizabethwachira1
HR and Administration professional improving recruitment, onboarding, and payroll accuracy.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Human Resources and Administration professional with over five years of experience coordinating recruitment, employee on-boarding, HR administration, and office operations in fast-paced, multicultural environments. I’m known for improving processes, maintaining accurate HR systems, and giving responsive, client-focused support to staff and managers.
At the United Nations Office at Nairobi (Division of Conference Services), I served as a first point of contact for HR inquiries—guiding teams on recruitment, contracts, leave, benefits, and HR policies—while coordinating end-to-end recruitment and appointment documentation to support timely, compliant hiring. I also strengthened onboarding by coordinating letters of appointment, medical clearances, system access, orientation sessions, and personnel actions, and improved payroll accuracy by reviewing leave records and entitlement documentation before processing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Human Resources Assistant
United Nations Office at Nairobi - Conference Services
Dec 2023 - Nov 2024 (11 months)
Served as the first point of contact for HR inquiries, advising staff and managers on recruitment, contracts, leave, benefits, and HR policies. Coordinated end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities, and supported payroll accuracy through review of leave records and entitlement documentation.
Administrative Assistant
United Nations Office at Nairobi - Conference Services
Dec 2022 - Nov 2023 (11 months)
Coordinated payroll administration for conference personnel by reconciling attendance records, contractual workdays, travel days, and payroll documentation. Built Excel staffing tables for real-time monitoring and supported HR and payroll inquiries during international meetings.
Administrative Assistant
United Nations Office at Nairobi - Printing & Publishing
Jan 2012 - Jan 2022 (10 years)
Acted as a primary contact for internal clients, coordinating printing requests and providing service updates to ensure timely production. Supported digitization efforts and maintained electronic document repositories, preparing invoices and official correspondence.
Administrative Assistant
Varsani BrakeliningsLtd
Jan 2002 - Jan 2006 (4 years)
Supported HR administration by maintaining employee records, coordinating payroll inputs, monitoring leave balances, and updating employment contracts. Helped with recruitment and onboarding by preparing employment documentation and training new hires on the company’s ERP and accounting systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Paul’s University
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management, Business Administration and Management
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration and Management degree at St. Paul’s University.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Diploma in Information Technology, Information Technology
Completed a Diploma in Information Technology at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
Strathmore University
Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Secretarial Studies
Completed a Diploma in Secretarial Studies at Strathmore University.
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Location
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