HR Graduate Trainee (6 Months) - Kenya

Department: Human Resource & Operations
​Reports to: Human Resource Manager
Location: Hybrid (Kenya – Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kakamega)
Job Type: Internship Contract (6 month program)

About Us:
We’re building Africa’s future—one entrepreneur, business, and community at a time. At Enterprise Group Africa, we support growth through training, funding, consulting, and green innovation across six enterprise arms. Our people are at the heart of it all, and we’re excited to support the next generation of HR professionals.

About the Role:  
We’re looking for a Graduate Trainee in Human Resources to join our team and learn by doing. You’ll support real projects, work with experienced HR professionals, and gain hands-on exposure to people operations in a purpose-driven organization. This role is ideal if you’re passionate about helping people thrive at work and want to grow your HR career from the ground up. 

What You’ll Learn & Do:

• Help with hiring and onboarding new team members
• Keep employee records and HR files organized
• Assist with induction sessions and HR check-ins
• Track leave and support wellness or team-building activities
• Help run performance reviews and learning plans
• Support internal communication and staff engagement
• Work with other departments to support day-to-day HR needs
• Handle sensitive info professionally and confidentially

Who you are:

• A recent graduate or diploma holder in Human Resource Management or a related field
• Organized, curious, and willing to learn
• Good with people and clear in communication
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic HR tools
• A team player with a positive, can-do mindset

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Student membership with IHRM or another HR body
• Experience in a startup, nonprofit, or education-related space
• A passion for creating great work environments

Program details: 

• Duration: 6 months
• Compensation: Unpaid (with opportunity for future roles based on performance)
• Location: Hybrid – you’ll work both remotely and occasionally in the field or office

Technical Work Setup Requirements: 

• Stable internet connection (minimum 10 Mbps)
• Device with minimum specs: Core i3 processor or higher
• 4GB RAM or higher  
• Working microphone

​You'll use your personal device during virtual onboarding training.

To Apply:
Send your CV (with 2 referees) and a short cover letter to hr@egahub.org and use subject line: HR Graduate Trainee – (county name. 
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.  
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.