Zetech University is the premier university for the education of Technology, Science and Business oriented global leaders, offering an exceptional learning experience to thousands of youth from Kenya and beyond.

Job Objective

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.

Duties and 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.

qualification and experience

• 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.

• 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.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.

• A PhD in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)
• Understanding of labour laws and HR best practices.