HRBP- Academics Division Job KISC

• Collaborate with academic staff, heads of schools, and department heads to align HR strategies with academic goals and objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior academic staff, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational change, and people development.
• Assist in drafting the department's budget and ensure the budget is in line with the school's financial objectives and complies with relevant policies and procedures

• Lead the recruitment and selection process for academic staff, including alignment of job descriptions, posting vacancies, and facilitating interview processes, selection and onboarding.
• Ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new faculty, supporting them in acclimating to the institution's academic environment.

• Address faculty concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution matters with professionalism, confidentiality, and fairness.
• Drive initiatives to promote faculty well-being, engagement, and satisfaction, ensuring a positive academic working environment.

• Support the implementation of performance review processes for schools and academic staff, promoting continuous feedback and development.
• Assist in the creation of professional development plans for academic staff and address performance improvement needs.
• Coordinate the appraisals, review, rewards and performance improvements for

• Identify academic training needs and facilitate professional development opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Support career development initiatives for academic staff, enhancing pathways for leadership and growth.

• Ensure adherence to HR policies, procedures, and employment laws, maintaining an up- to-date understanding of education-specific labor regulations.
• Assist in developing and updating HR policies to meet the unique needs of academic staff and comply with regulatory requirements.

• Maintain accurate faculty and academic staff records, including performance appraisals, training completion, and promotions.
• Generate reports on HR metrics, such as academic turnover rates, diversity statistics, and satisfaction scores, to support decision-making.

• Support the implementation of change initiatives within academic units, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication.
• Provide faculty with change management support, training, and guidance during periods of organizational change.

• Coordinate disciplinary matters for all academic staff end to end
• Record and file all disciplinary files for academic staff with regular updates
• Report all disciplinary cases to HR manager in a timely manner for dealing
• Handle small claims and grievances at level where necessary

• Bachelor's degree in either Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Business
• Administration or any other business related field from a recognized institution.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in human resources and administration

Corporate Staffing