Manager-People & Culture - Human Resource Management at Zetech University in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Manager-People & Culture - Human Resource Management

    Zetech UniversityNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    6 days ago

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    31 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Managerial
    Education & Training
    Human Resources & Recruitment

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    Job Description

    To provide Human Resource strategic and operational leadership in ensuring the University attracts, develops, engages and retains a highly qualified and productive academic and research staff.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Workforce Planning & Staffing: Develop and monitor workforce plans, staffing structures, workload, staff-student ratios, FTE/PTE ratios, recruitment, deployment and succession planning for academic and research staff.
    • Employee Wellness, HR Transformation & Policy: Develop wellness and inclusion programmes, support HR digital transformation, and contribute to the development, review and implementation of HR policies.
    • HR Analytics, Records & Compliance: Use HR analytics for evidence-based decisions; maintain accurate staff, qualification and research records; and ensure compliance with legal, institutional, accreditation and quality-assurance requirements.
    • Staff Administration & Lifecycle Management: Oversee contracting, payroll, onboarding, induction, leave management, employee records and other HR processes for academic and research staff.
    • HR Advisory & Employee Relations: Advise Deans of Schools and Heads of Department on HR matters, manage grievances and complaints, facilitate conflict resolution, and coordinate disciplinary processes.
    • Performance, Retention & Reward: Drive performance management, retention of high-performing and critical staff, recognition and reward initiatives, and staff engagement.
    • Talent Management & Staff Development: Manage career progression, promotion, professional development, training needs, PhD and research support, staff profiling, and succession planning.
    • Budgeting & Strategic HR Support: Participate in HR budgeting and resource allocation, align HR initiatives with the University Strategic Plan, and provide strategic HR support to the Academic and Research Division.

    Required Qualifications

    • A PhD in Human Resource Management or a related field.
    • Certified Human Resource Professional CHRP
    • At least 8 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory role; experience in a University setting will be an added advantage.
    • Understanding of labour laws and HR best practices.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Human Resources & Recruitment

    Minimum Experience

    8 years

    Education Level

    Doctorate (PhD)

    Area of Study

    Human Resource Management

    Field of Study

    Human Resource Management

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Zetech University on careers.zetech.ac.ke to apply.

    Show Strategic HR Leadership in Your Application

    This is a senior HR leadership role in a university setting. Hiring managers will look for evidence of strategic thinking, deep HR expertise, and experience in academic environments. Your application must demonstrate that you can lead HR functions at a strategic level, not just operational tasks.

    1. Tailor your CV to HR leadership: Highlight your experience in workforce planning, policy development, and HR transformation. Use specific examples of how you have aligned HR strategies with organizational goals.

    2. Emphasize your academic HR experience: If you have worked in a university or educational institution, detail that experience prominently. Mention any involvement with academic staff recruitment, faculty development, or research support.

    3. Showcase your CHRP certification: Ensure your CHRP certification is clearly visible on your CV. Mention any other relevant HR certifications or memberships.

    4. Demonstrate your knowledge of labour laws: Be prepared to discuss how you have applied labour laws in your previous roles. Provide examples of handling grievances, disciplinary processes, or compliance issues.

    5. Highlight your analytical skills: Since HR analytics is a key responsibility, show how you have used data to drive HR decisions. Mention specific metrics you have tracked and how they influenced outcomes.

    6. Prepare for competency-based questions: Expect questions about your experience in performance management, talent retention, and succession planning. Use the STAR method to structure your answers.

    7. Show your communication and interpersonal skills: As an advisor to Deans and Heads of Department, you need excellent communication. Provide examples of how you have influenced senior stakeholders.

    8. Be ready to discuss your PhD: If you have a PhD, be prepared to explain how your research and academic background add value to this role. If not, emphasize your practical experience and continuous learning.

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    Tags

    HR strategy
    workforce planning
    employee relations
    performance management
    HR analytics