Human Resources Lead

• Align HR strategies with academic goals by collaborating with Heads of Schools and department heads.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior academic staff, providing guidance on workforce planning, policy interpretation, and organizational change.
• Assist in drafting and managing the academic HR budget in line with school financial objectives.

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process for academic staff, ensuring high-quality hires and a fast turnaround.
• Drive initiatives to improve faculty well-being and engagement to maintain a stable retention rate (target attrition below 10%).

• Harmonize performance appraisal tools across schools, transitioning current systems toward the Enko model.
• Conduct training needs analyses and facilitate professional development opportunities (workshops, seminars) aligned with Enko’s quality standards.
• Coordinate and implement the first formal performance reviews for Heads of Schools and their Deputies.

• Manage faculty grievances, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters with high emotional intelligence and fairness.
• Serve as a champion for Child Safeguarding policies, ensuring all staff understand their duty of care and welfare responsibilities.

• Maintain accurate faculty records and oversee administrative functions such as health insurance schemes and staff welfare activities.
• Leverage HR data and digital tools (Personio/MZZ) to generate reports on metrics like turnover, diversity, and satisfaction to support executive decision-making.

• Expertise: You have at least 5 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or managerial role where you regularly interacted with C-level leadership.
• Certification: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field, and you are a member in good standing of the IHRM (CHRP Kenya).
• Mindset: You are a "plug-and-play" professional—empathetic yet assertive, with the ability to stay calm and effective in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Skills: You possess strong analytical skills, are comfortable using HRIS/ERP systems to interpret data, and have a proven track record in problem-solving and change management.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly expanding international education group.
• Work Environment: A collaborative, multicultural, and caring atmosphere where your autonomy is valued.
• Benefits: A comprehensive package including health insurance for your family, significant tuition discounts for your children, and the chance to work with a global network of experts.

• Initial Screening: A "fit interview" with the Enko Education Talent Acquisition team to get to know you.
• Internal Interviews: Comprehensive interviews with the KISC Operational and Leadership teams, which may include a psychometric assessment and a technical case study.

• Successful candidates must provide a police clearance (or equivalent) from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract.
• Reference checks with previous employers will also be conducted for each successful candidate.

• Les candidats retenus doivent fournir un extrait de casier judiciaire (ou équivalent) pour tous les pays dans lesquels ils ont vécu au cours des 10 dernières années avant de signer un contrat.
• Des vérifications de références seront effectuées auprès des employeurs précédents pour tout candidats retenu pour un rôle.

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