Manager - Recruitment, Selection & Placement

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Recruitment Strategy: Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with the University’s strategic direction.
• Employer Branding: Lead the employer brand and candidate experience to attract top-tier talent and ensure positive engagement throughout the hiring process.
• Assessment Innovation: Establish innovative processes for assessing talent, including screening criteria, interview formats, and technical/analytical tests.
• Technology Management: Manage talent acquisition technology and tools, including recruitment systems and job boards, to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external employment partners.
• Onboarding and Retention: Design and implement onboarding and retention strategies to ensure successful integration of new hires.
• Workforce Analytics: Conduct workforce analytics and human capital utilization analysis to forecast future hiring needs.
• Policy Development: Design and implement policies for background checks and reference verification.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives throughout the hiring process.
• Job Analysis: Conduct job analyses and develop detailed job descriptions for University staff in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Reporting and Budgeting: Maintain recruitment records, produce periodic reports, and assist in the preparation of departmental budgets and resourcing plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Certification: Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) or a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Experience: At least seven (7) years of work experience in talent acquisition, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory role within a University or a comparable institution.
• Professional Membership: Valid member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills and experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR analytics tools.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in data-driven recruitment and workforce dynamics forecasting.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply by visiting the KCA University application portal via the link provided below or by visiting the university's official website at www.kcau.ac.ke.