Manager- Recruitment, Selection & Placement Job KCA University (KCAU)

Manager- Recruitment, Selection & Placement Job KCA University (KCAU)

Objective

  • The job holder will design and implement 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 the relevant stakeholders, conduct job analysis and develop job descriptions for the 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

  • Masters 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.
  • At least seven (7) years of work experience in talent acquisition with at least three (3) 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 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

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How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter, a detailed CV including three referees, academic & professional certificates and a clear copy of your Kenya National ID and KRA PIN certificate via the linked form forms.gle/uWqZKyhxkpvExBVB8 by 3rd November 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head of Human Capital Management,
KCA University,
P.0. Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya