Human resources Jobs for Mid-level in Africa

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Kitengela International Schools

Human Resource Business Partner - Academics

Kitengela

Kenya

American University of Nigeria

Recruitment Officer

Lagos

Nigeria

Closed for applications
Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies (RVIBS)

Human Resource Officer

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
KCA University

Manager- Selecion and Recruitment

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications

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Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)

Human Resources Assistant (Short Term)

Kampala

Uganda

Closed for applications

Country / Region

Seniority (Human resources, Education, academic)

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Human Resource Business Partner - Academics

Job details

Contract Type

Description
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in either Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Business
• Administration or any other business related field from a recognized institution.

• Must be a member in good standing of the Institute of Human Resources Management

(IHRM).

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in human resources and administration


Responsibilities
1. Strategic HR Partnership
• Collaborate with academic staff, heads of schools, and department heads to align

HR strategies with academic goals and objectives.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior academic staff, providing guidance on

workforce planning, organizational change, and people development.

• Assist in drafting the department's budget and ensure the budget is in line with

the school's financial objectives and complies with relevant policies and

procedures

2. Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

▪ Lead the recruitment and selection process for academic staff, including alignment of

job descriptions, posting vacancies, and facilitating interview processes, selection

and onboarding.

▪ Ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new faculty, supporting them

in acclimating to the institution's academic environment.

3. Academic Relations and Engagement

• Address faculty concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution matters

with professionalism, confidentiality, and fairness.

• Drive initiatives to promote faculty well-being, engagement, and satisfaction,

ensuring a positive academic working environment.

4. Performance Management

• Support the implementation of performance review processes for schools and

academic staff, promoting continuous feedback and development.

• Assist in the creation of professional development plans for academic staff and

address performance improvement needs.

• Coordinate the appraisals, review, rewards and performance improvements foracademic staff
5. Learning and Development

• Identify academic training needs and facilitate professional development

opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and conferences.

• Support career development initiatives for academic staff, enhancing pathways

for leadership and growth.

6. Policy Development and Compliance

• Ensure adherence to HR policies, procedures, and employment laws, maintaining an

up- to-date understanding of education-specific labor regulations.

• Assist in developing and updating HR policies to meet the unique needs of

academic staff and comply with regulatory requirements.

7. Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain accurate faculty and academic staff records, including performance

appraisals, training completion, and promotions.

• Generate reports on HR metrics, such as academic turnover rates, diversity statistics,

and satisfaction scores, to support decision-making.

8. Change Management

• Support the implementation of change initiatives within academic units, ensuring

smooth transitions and effective communication.

• Provide faculty with change management support, training, and guidance during

periods of organizational change.

9. Disciplinary Management

• Coordinate disciplinary matters for all academic staff end to end

• Record and file all disciplinary files for academic staff with regular

updates

• Report all disciplinary cases to HR manager in a timely manner for

dealing

• Handle small claims and grievances at level where necessary

10. Administrative

• Coordinate health insurance scheme for all academic functions and staff

• Oversee staff loan facility requisitions and processing by HR from various

institutions

• Oversee staff welfare activities and employee relations for academic staff

• Any other administrative responsibilities assigned to the jobholder by the

supervisor within the HR or related special projects from time to time. i.e.,

security, OSH and partner/stakeholder engagement


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