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Manager-People & Culture - Human Resource Management
KenyaManager · Not statedPublished 6 November 2026Closed 6 November 2026
About this role
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Role overview
Zetech University in Kenya is seeking a Manager for People & Culture to lead human resource functions focused on academic and research staff. This role suits someone with strong HR leadership experience, ideally in a university environment, who can drive strategic and operational HR initiatives.
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What you will do
- Develop and monitor workforce plans, staffing structures, and succession planning for academic and research staff.
- Create and support employee wellness and inclusion programmes, and assist with HR digital transformation and policy development.
- Use HR analytics to inform decisions, maintain accurate staff and research records, and ensure compliance with legal and quality standards.
- Manage staff administration processes including contracting, payroll, onboarding, leave management, and employee records.
- Advise school leaders on HR matters, handle grievances and complaints, facilitate conflict resolution, and coordinate disciplinary actions.
- Lead performance management, retention strategies, recognition, reward initiatives, and staff engagement activities.
- Oversee career progression, promotions, professional development, training, research support, staff profiling, and succession planning.
- Participate in HR budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring HR activities support the university's strategic goals.
Requirements
- Hold a PhD in Human Resource Management or a related field.
- Be a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP).
- Have at least 8 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience in a university setting is preferred.
- Understand labour laws and HR best practices.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be proficient in MS Office and HR systems.