Human Resources Manager - HRBP Nursing Division

The Human Resources Manager (HRBP Nursing Division) is responsible for performing end-to-end HR-related duties on a professional level. Working closely with the Senior Manager Human Resources, the role ensures effective HR Business Partnership support to the Nursing Division by deploying Aga Khan University (AKU)-wide Human Resources policies and practices across all nursing departments. The HRBP acts as a strategic partner, advisor, and facilitator, ensuring that HR practices support the effective delivery of patient care through a well-supported, compliant, and engaged nursing workforce.\n\n### Key Responsibilities\n\n#### Performance Management\n- Participate in developing departmental goals, objectives, and systems.\n- Assist in evaluating reports, decisions, and results of the department in relation to established goals; recommend new approaches and procedures to improve efficiency.\n- Maintain departmental organization charts and the employee register.\n- Coordinate performance management activities including goal setting, individual development plans, and performance appraisals.\n\n#### Recruitment and Selection\n- Partner with department heads to identify manpower needs and develop resourcing plans.\n- Lead recruiting and staffing activities including screening, interviewing, and selection.\n- Ensure pre-onboarding administrative processes are completed on time.\n\n#### Employee Relations\n- Maintain compliance with Kenyan employment and benefits laws and regulations.\n- Act as the primary contact for HR employee issues, advising management on ER/IR issues, overseeing investigations, and interpreting policies.\n- Manage employee grievances, disciplinary processes, and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations.\n- Handle employee relations counseling, outplacement support, and exit interviews.\n\n#### Benefits Administration\n- Coordinate benefits administration activities and communicate information to employees.\n- Provide input into the annual merit increase cycle, salary adjustments, and job evaluations.\n- Oversee leave management, staff confirmations, and day-to-day administration of the pension scheme.\n\n#### Human Resource Development\n- Manage training needs analysis to identify gaps and development opportunities.\n- Conduct in-house training for various departments and administer the training sponsorship program.\n- Partner with management to identify key talent and implement professional development and succession planning.\n\n#### People Management & Analytics\n- Provide operational oversight, mentorship, and coaching for HR personnel within the line.\n- Provide input for the budgeting process and prepare periodic reports on HR metrics to support business objectives.\n\n### Qualifications and Experience\n- Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.\n- Active Membership in the Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) of Kenya.\n- Valid IHRM Practicing Certification.\n- 5–8 years of HR Generalist experience.\n- At least 2–3 years of experience as an HRBP or in a similar strategic HR role.\n- Thorough knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and practical experience in union relations/CBA implementation.\n- Proficiency in HRIS systems.\n\n### How to Apply\nInterested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Aga Khan University recruitment portal: