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Kajuju Meru

@kajujumeru

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Human Resource and Payroll Officer ensuring compliant payroll and people-focused HR support.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a Human Resource Officer role where I can contribute my payroll and HR support skills, maintain HR compliance, and support effective people management and organizational growth.

I’m a Human Resource and Payroll professional with over 4 years’ experience supporting payroll administration and day-to-day HR operations. As an HR and Payroll Officer at Kuku Foods Kenya Limited (KFC), I manage payroll processes to ensure timely, accurate salary disbursement in compliance with statutory regulations, while maintaining confidential employee records and attendance/leave data.

I also support employee queries on payroll, benefits, and HR matters, help coordinate onboarding documentation, and prepare payroll and HR reports to support management decisions. With a Diploma in Human Resource Management and my ongoing CHRP certification, I bring a people-management mindset rooted in HR compliance, accurate record keeping, and continuous professional development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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HR and Payroll Officer

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Kuku Foods Kenya Limited

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Manage payroll processes to ensure timely, accurate salary disbursement in compliance with statutory regulations. Maintain confidential employee and HR records, respond to employee queries, and prepare payroll/HR reports to support management decisions.

Payroll Administration Payroll Processing Statutory Compliance Employee Relations HR Compliance Records Management HRIS Payroll Systems Employee Queries Handling Payroll Reporting Onboarding & Support Recruitment support

Receptionist

Kuku Foods Kenya Limited

Dec 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years)

Managed front office operations with professional communication for clients and staff. Coordinated appointments and meetings, handled correspondence and filing, and directed calls/visitors while supporting daily administrative workflows.

Scheduling Appointment Coordination Filing Customer Service Visitor Coordination Administrative Support

Travel Coordinator and Office Administrator

Riverside Car Hire and Shuttle Service

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Coordinated client travel arrangements including flights, accommodation, insurance, and itineraries. Handled payments and customer inquiries/complaints/refund requests, while supporting office administration through scheduling, filing, and communication.

Travel Coordination itinerary planning Insurance Coordination Complaints Handling Refund Requests Payments Processing Scheduling Filing Customer Service Travel Documentation Office Administration Communication Management

Receptionist and Office Assistant

Avvy Group

Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)

Coordinated office activities and maintained organized filing and documentation systems. Answered and directed phone calls, scheduled meetings and appointments, and supported administrative operations including mail and email handling.

Office Coordination Customer Support Administrative Support Clerical Support Workflow Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Zetech University

Diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management

2022 - 2024

Completed a Diploma in Human Resource Management, building practical skills in payroll management, employee relations, recruitment, HR administration, and labor laws.