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Human Resources Lead
CountyNairobi CountyCityNot specifiedContractContractPosted2026-09-10Close dateNot specifiedExperience5 yearsSourceMyJobMag Kenya
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AI summary
Enko Education is hiring a Human Resources Lead in Nairobi to drive strategic HR across its growing network of African international schools. The role focuses on talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, safeguarding, and HR analytics. Candidates need at least 5 years of HR experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and IHRM (CHRP Kenya) membership.
- Senior HR leadership role reporting to C-level leadership
- Focus on academic staff recruitment, retention, and performance
- Requires IHRM (CHRP Kenya) certification and 5+ years experience
- Apply via Enko Education's online portal
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- Enko
Education
- is a fast-growing network of African international schools, increasing access to the world’s best universities for learners across Africa.
- We offer an inclusive education, of outstanding quality, so that learners can access the world’s best universities and successful careers.
- Human Resources Lead
- Job Type
- Contract
- ,
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
- ,
- Professional Certificate
- on enkoeducation.applytojob.com
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Experience
- 5 years
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
- Human Resources / HR
- Key
Responsibilities
- Strategic Partnership & Advisory
- 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.
- Talent Acquisition & Management
- 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%).
- Performance & Professional Development
- 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.
- Employee Relations & Safeguarding
- 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.
- HR Operations & Analytics
- 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.
- Your Profile: Who are we looking for?
- 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.
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- Method of Application
- Interested and qualified? Go to
- Enko
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