rachael kilande
@rachaelkilande
I am an experienced HR professional specializing in HR administration and employee relations.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Human Resources professional currently working as Assistant Human Resource Manager with strong expertise in HR administration, employee relations, payroll and compliance. I helped develop the HR employee manual, enhanced electronic filing, reviewed resumes, implemented payroll and leave systems, and supported training and implementation of food safety and fair trade standards.
Previously I served as College Principal where I drove a 30% increase in enrollment and led marketing and recruitment strategies that boosted applications and social media awareness by 70%. I bring leadership across recruitment, exams and academic oversight, office administration, occupational safety and health, and a commitment to organized, compliant HR operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Human Resource Manager
Limbua Group Ltd
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Assisted development and dissemination of the HR employee manual, managed payroll and maintained organized electronic employee records, and supported recruitment and disciplinary processes. Supported implementation of food safety and OSH standards across the facility.
College Principal
Highlands State College
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)
Directed academic, administrative and financial operations and led recruitment and marketing initiatives that increased enrollment by 30%. Ensured compliance with statutory responsibilities and improved staff recruitment and placement processes.
Exams & Academics Administrative Officer
Highlands State College
Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 11 months)
Coordinated examination and assessment processes, maintained secure student records and managed course scheduling and graduation certification. Supervised KNEC programme quality control and transfer credit articulation.
Office Administrator
Nanosoft Technologies Ltd
Feb 2011 - Aug 2013 (2 years 6 months)
Maintained office operations, managed payroll inputs and electronic banking payments, prepared accounts for audit and managed vendor and inventory relationships. Produced invoices and managed petty cash and monthly salary processing.
Administrative Assistant
Zawadi Africa Educational Fund
Sep 2009 - Jan 2011 (1 year 4 months)
Shortlisted and recruited scholarship applicants, managed visa documentation and travel logistics, and organized leadership conferences and board meetings. Prepared budgets, monthly reports and coordinated communications across partner offices.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technical College, Nairobi
Higher National Diploma, Human Resource Management
2015 - 2017
Grade: Credit
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management at Technical College, Nairobi, attaining a Credit.
Pangani Girls High School
KCSE Certificate, Secondary Education
2001 - 2004
Grade: B-
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Pangani Girls High School, graduating with a B-.
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