Manager-People & Culture - Human Resource Management

Zetech University

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Posted: Nov 11, 2026

Expires: Nov 25, 2026

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Zetech University is the premier university for the education of Technology, Science and Business oriented global leaders, offering an exceptional learning experience to thousands of youth from Kenya and beyond.

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Manager-People & Culture - Human Resource Management

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification PhD/Fellowship , Professional Certificate
• Experience 8 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Human Resources / HR

Duties and responsibilities

• Workforce Planning & Staffing: Develop and monitor workforce plans, staffing structures, workload, staff-student ratios, FTE/PTE ratios, recruitment, deployment and succession planning for academic and research staff.
• Employee Wellness, HR Transformation & Policy: Develop wellness and inclusion programmes, support HR digital transformation, and contribute to the development, review and implementation of HR policies.
• HR Analytics, Records & Compliance: Use HR analytics for evidence-based decisions; maintain accurate staff, qualification and research records; and ensure compliance with legal, institutional, accreditation and quality-assurance requirements.
• Staff Administration & Lifecycle Management: Oversee contracting, payroll, onboarding, induction, leave management, employee records and other HR processes for academic and research staff.
• HR Advisory & Employee Relations: Advise Deans of Schools and Heads of Department on HR matters, manage grievances and complaints, facilitate conflict resolution, and coordinate disciplinary processes.
• Performance, Retention & Reward: Drive performance management, retention of high-performing and critical staff, recognition and reward initiatives, and staff engagement.
• Talent Management & Staff Development: Manage career progression, promotion, professional development, training needs, PhD and research support, staff profiling, and succession planning.
• Budgeting & Strategic HR Support: Participate in HR budgeting and resource allocation, align HR initiatives with the University Strategic Plan, and provide strategic HR support to the Academic and Research Division.

Qualification and experience

• A PhD in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)
• At least 8 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory role; experience in a University setting will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of labour laws and HR best practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.

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