Background

KCA University (KCAU) is a private, non-profit institution, founded in July 1989 as Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to improve the quality of accountancy and financial management training in the country. KCAU is located on Thika Road in Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya. The institution also maintain...

Job Objective

The job holder will be responsible for designing and implementing recruitment strategies that attract and retain top talent, aligning with the University’s Vision, Mission and Strategic goals.

Duties and 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.

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.

Other Skills And Competencies

• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent operational and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and HR analytics tools.

• 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.

• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent operational and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and HR analytics tools.

• 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.