JANET CHELIMO
Nairobi
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources professional with expertise in reward analysis, payroll administration and HR reporting to optimise pay decisions and employee management. Utilises Excel modelling, policy review and stakeholder coordination to ensure compliant reward processes and promote internal equity. Provides actionable insights in remuneration, benefits and workforce planning to align with organisational goals.
Overview
3
3
Languages
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Reward Analyst
Vivo Energy Kenya
03.2026 - 11.2026
- Analysed and interpreted large datasets, providing insights that guided strategic total rewards decisions.
- Conducted market benchmarking and compensation analysis, ensuring competitive salary structures aligned with industry standards.
- Support annual salary reviews, bonus cycles, and pay equity analysis.
- Apply statistical modelling, including regression analysis, to test pay scenarios.
- Support reviews and implementation of incentive plan salary structures.
- Reviewed and revised reward policies, aligning them with current market trends to enhance organisational competitiveness.
- Provide insights on reward trends and best practices for strategy.
- Support job evaluation and grading for internal equity and classification.
- Support development of benefits programmes aligned to company strategy.
- Support the annual budgeting process and organisational financial planning.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance to follow compensation policies and regulations.
- Used advanced Excel functions, including VBA, Power Query, and pivot tables.
Learning & Development and Payroll Manager
Vivo Energy Kenya
06.2014 - 03.2025
- Assessed learning needs and conducted learning and development needs analysis to identify skill gaps.
- Clarified performance management processes and tools for employees, enhancing understanding and application.
- Ensured payroll compliance with tax regulations and company policies, maintaining accurate compensation reporting.
- Executed timely pension provider payments to maintain financial accuracy. on time and manage payment queries.
- Processed pension withdrawal requests promptly and coordinated provider payments to ensure financial accuracy.
- Tracked HR project timelines and flagged milestones to ensure on-time delivery.
- Conducted budgeting and planning sessions to align financial goals and produced monthly business review reports.
Human Resource Officer
VisionFund Kenya
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Coordinated end-to-end hiring process, achieving timely placement of new staff to meet departmental needs.
- Reviewed applications, short-listed candidates, and coordinated interview scheduling.
- Analysed interview recommendations, managed appointments, and supported onboarding rollouts.
- Coordinated orientation for all new staff with training manager input.
- Maintained orientation and staff records for audit-ready documentation.
- Coordinated staff performance appraisals for branch heads and recorded sign-offs.
- Facilitated staff leave management to maintain accurate records and support workforce planning., updated leave registers, and handled approvals.
- Managed medical benefits, life cover, gratuity, pension, and group personal accident cover for employee health support.
- Processed timely clearance of staff at exit.
- Ran payroll administration, calculating salary and remuneration adjustments monthly.
- Compiled pay-change information to support accurate monthly payroll processing and ensure staff satisfaction.
- Resolved staff queries and organised welfare activities across the department.
- Compiled and produced departmental reports to enhance operational efficiency and facilitate informed decision-making.
- Managed contract administration and monitored timely renewal of due agreements.
Customer Care Representative
Safaricom Limited
07.2008 - 08.2010
- Resolved customer issues through effective communication, leading to enhanced customer satisfaction;
- Identified client needs and matched them with suitable products and services, ensuring complete satisfaction;
- Provide timely and accurate answers to customer calls and e-mails regarding products and services;
- Provide accurate product information and serving as a knowledgeable resource for the customer;
- Deliver World Class Service, communicating with energy and personal confidence;
- Present a positive image of Safaricom Limited to customers by being courteous, efficient, informative and enthusiastic at all times;
- Maintained balance between company policy and customer benefit in decision-making, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Meeting or exceeding Customer Care Centre's monthly performance objectives including call quality, attendance and punctuality, adherence and call handle time;
- Acted as an information source for Customer Care Managers by reporting customer feedback, trends, and issues.
Internship
Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA)
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Prepared and dispatched salary top-up cheques to ensure timely employee compensation
- Calculated employee leave balances based on company policy
- Organised and maintained employee records to facilitate efficient retrieval
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail to streamline office communications
- Categorised tender samples to facilitate streamlined evaluation process
- Received and logged tender samples from suppliers
- Revised and organised supplier database to ensure data accuracy for procurement decisions
- Human Resources and Administration Department
- Procurement Department
Volunteer
Sunrise Gardens Children's School
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2006 - 07.2006
- Coordinated sports day events for students, overseeing logistics and ensuring smooth participation.
Education
CHRP - Human Resources Managemt
College of Human Resource Management
Nairobi, Kenya01-2027
Diploma - Business Management
The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
Nairobi, Kenya12-2009
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - High School
Moi Forces Academy - Lanet
Nakuru, Kenya11-2003
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Primary School
Moi Educational Centre
Nairobi, Kenya11-1999
Masters - Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Daystar University
Nairobi, Kenya06-2014
Bachelor - Commerce – Human Resources Management
Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)
Nairobi, Kenya04-2008
Skills
- Compensation benchmarking
- Reward strategy development
- Incentive plan analysis
- HR reporting
- Analytical problem solving
- Ethical compensation practices
- Collaborative team player
- Interpersonal communication
- Verbal communication
- Relationship Management
Languages
English
Swahili
French
Referees
- Fred, Gituku, Chief Peopl & Culture Officer (254) 0772 643 575, Janus Continental Group (JCG), Nairobi
- Janet Gichamba, People Strategy Consultant, (254) 0722 782 593, Blueprint People Strategy Studio
- Prof. Rev. Peter, MageTo, Vice Chancellor , mapmageto@gmail.com, (254) 0711 756 424, Africa University, Nairobi
Interests
Reading, Swimming, Rendering Community Service
Professional Membership
MEMBERSHIP: Member of Institute of Human Resource Management of Kenya
Member No: 04717
Languages
1,A1,6,C2,6,C2
Timeline
Reward Analyst
Vivo Energy Kenya
03.2026 - 11.2026
Learning & Development and Payroll Manager
Vivo Energy Kenya
06.2014 - 03.2025
Human Resource Officer
VisionFund Kenya
09.2010 - 06.2014
Customer Care Representative
Safaricom Limited
07.2008 - 08.2010
Internship
Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA)
06.2007 - 08.2007
Volunteer
Sunrise Gardens Children's School
06.2006 - 07.2006
CHRP - Human Resources Managemt
College of Human Resource Management
Diploma - Business Management
The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - High School
Moi Forces Academy - Lanet
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Primary School
Moi Educational Centre
Masters - Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Daystar University
Bachelor - Commerce – Human Resources Management
Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)