Kitengela International Schools
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Description
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in either Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Business
• 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 administrationResponsibilities
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 staff5. 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
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