Manager- Recruitment, Selection & Placement
2026-04-27T14:39:05+00:00
KCA University (KCAU)
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https://www.kcau.ac.ke/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Management, Human Resources, Business Operations, Education
2026-05-08T17:00:00+00:00
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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 (8) 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 (8) 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.
JOB-69ef7509d65b0
Vacancy title:
Manager- Recruitment, Selection & Placement
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Human Resources, Business Operations, Education]
Jobs at:
KCA University (KCAU)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 8 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
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 (8) 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
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter, a detailed CV with at least three referees, copies of academic and professional certificates, and a clear copy of their Kenya National ID and KRA PIN certificate. Applications should be received on or before May 8, 2026 (the deadline).
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