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Located in Ruaraka along the Nairobi Thika highway and just 15 minutes from the city center, KCA University is uniquely positioned to contribute to, and draw from, the strength and diversity of the vast Nairobi metropolis. We have also been unrelenting in our deliberate push to establish a beacon of knowledge that will impact the East African region and beyond.

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications And Experience

Master’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field from a recognised/ accredited institution.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field from a recognised/ accredited institution.

Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) or a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognised/accredited institution.

At least seven (7) years of work experience in talent acquisition with at least two (2) years in a supervisory role in a University or in a comparable institution.

Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and in good standing.

Computer skills in relevant areas from a recognised Institution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with the University’s strategic direction to attract and retain top talent.

Lead the employer brand and candidate experience to attract top talent and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Establish innovative processes for assessing talent, including screening criteria, interview formats, analytical and technical tests and assignments.

Manage talent acquisition technology and tools, including recruitment systems, job boards, and other technologies, to enable data-driven decision-making, streamline recruitment processes and improve efficiency.

Build relationships with internal stakeholders, employment agencies, and other external partners to support hiring goals.

Develop and implement onboarding and retention strategies to ensure that new hires are successfully integrated into the University and that top talent is retained.

Analyse the utilisation of Human Capital in the University and ensure the right talent is in place by aligning employee capabilities with the University’s strategic goals.

Track, analyse and report recruitment metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.

To undertake workforce analytics to understand workforce dynamics and forecast future hiring needs for the University.

Design and Implement Policies for Reference/Background Checks.

Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the hiring process.

Ensure proper maintenance of recruitment records and produce periodic reports as required.

In collaboration with relevant stakeholders, conduct job analyses and develop job descriptions for University staff.

Analyse reports on the effectiveness of Human Capital policies and procedures and identify gaps for review.

Assist in the preparation of the Department budget, work plan and resourcing plan.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Candidate and personnel background checks, Selection and assessment of applicants, Human resource and personnel development, Human resources information systems

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with the University’s strategic direction to attract and retain top talent.
• Lead the employer brand and candidate experience to attract top talent and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Establish innovative processes for assessing talent, including screening criteria, interview formats, analytical and technical tests and assignments.
• Manage talent acquisition technology and tools, including recruitment systems, job boards, and other technologies, to enable data-driven decision-making, streamline recruitment processes and improve efficiency.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, employment agencies, and other external partners to support hiring goals.
• Develop and implement onboarding and retention strategies to ensure that new hires are successfully integrated into the University and that top talent is retained.
• Analyse the utilisation of Human Capital in the University and ensure the right talent is in place by aligning employee capabilities with the University’s strategic goals.
• Track, analyse and report recruitment metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• To undertake workforce analytics to understand workforce dynamics and forecast future hiring needs for the University.
• Design and Implement Policies for Reference/Background Checks.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the hiring process.
• Ensure proper maintenance of recruitment records and produce periodic reports as required.
• In collaboration with relevant stakeholders, conduct job analyses and develop job descriptions for University staff.
• Analyse reports on the effectiveness of Human Capital policies and procedures and identify gaps for review.
• Assist in the preparation of the Department budget, work plan and resourcing plan.

• Candidate and personnel background checks
• Selection and assessment of applicants
• Human resource and personnel development
• Human resources information systems

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field from a recognised/ accredited institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field from a recognised/ accredited institution.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) or a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognised/accredited institution.
• Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and in good standing.
• Computer skills in relevant areas from a recognised Institution.