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People & Culture Manager – Talent Management, People Systems & Analytics

KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme Full Time Jobs Full Time Posted 2026-11-06
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KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme is seeking a full-time, on-site People & Culture Manager in Kilifi. The role leads talent management, organisational development, HR systems, digital transformation, and people analytics.

  • Full-time, on-site position in Kilifi
  • Minimum eight years of progressive experience required
  • Leads talent acquisition, development, succession planning and performance management
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KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme is seeking a full-time, on-site People & Culture Manager in Kilifi. The role leads talent management, organisational development, HR systems, digital transformation, and people analytics.

  • Full-time, on-site position in Kilifi
  • Minimum eight years of progressive experience required
  • Leads talent acquisition, development, succession planning and performance management
  • Oversees HRMIS, ATS, LMS and other people technology systems
  • Application deadline: 18 November 2026
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  • Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-11-18.

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Original source description

Job Title: People & Culture Manager – Talent Management, People Systems & Analytics

Date Posted: 06/11/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Job Level: Management

Employer: KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme

Industry: HR

Salary: Open

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 18/11/2026

HR Jobs, KWTRP Jobs. Responsible for leading talent management, developing people strategies, overseeing HR systems, and using insights to improve employee performance and organisational growth. Requires a degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration with at least 8 years of progressive experience. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Kilifi

Key Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
  • Lead workforce planning and talent acquisition initiatives to ensure the Programme attracts, recruits and retains high-calibre talent aligned to current and future organisational needs.
  • Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding and probation processes while enhancing employer branding, candidate experience and recruitment effectiveness.
  • Monitor labour market trends and workforce metrics to support strategic workforce planning and decision-making.
  • Talent Development & Organisational Capability
  • Lead the implementation of performance management, learning and development, leadership development and succession planning programmes.
  • Drive organisational capability assessments and implement interventions that strengthen employee performance, workforce readiness and leadership capacity.
  • Develop and oversee career development, internship and graduate programmes that support sustainable talent pipelines.
  • People Systems, Digital Transformation & Innovation
  • Provide strategic and functional leadership for HRMIS, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other People & Culture technologies.
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives that enhance process automation, employee self-service, operational efficiency and service delivery.
  • Oversee system upgrades, enhancements, vendor relationships, user adoption and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • People Analytics & Workforce Intelligence
  • Develop workforce analytics frameworks, dashboards and reporting tools that support strategic planning and evidence-based decision-making.
  • Analyse workforce trends relating to recruitment, retention, learning, performance, engagement and diversity metrics.
  • Ensure data quality, governance, integrity and compliance across People & Culture systems and records.
  • Organisational Development, Change Management & Inclusion
  • Support organisational development and change initiatives through workforce analysis, talent interventions and leadership development programmes.
  • Champion the integration of Gender, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (GDEI) principles across recruitment, talent development and succession planning practices.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation and organisational effectiveness.
  • Governance, Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, organisational policies, data protection requirements and recruitment governance standards.
  • Review and strengthen talent management policies, procedures and controls to enhance effectiveness, accountability and service quality.
  • Support internal and external audits relating to talent management, workforce data and People Systems.
  • Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Lead, coach and develop staff within the Talent Management, People Systems and Analytics portfolio.
  • Partner with departmental leaders to understand workforce requirements and deliver strategic people solutions.
  • Collaborate across People & Culture functions and represent the department in organizational projects, committees and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must possess:
  • A master’s degree in human resource management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, Information Systems or a related field.
  • A Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or an equivalent professional qualification.
  • Membership in good standing with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or another recognized professional body, with a valid practicing certificate where applicable.
  • At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in Human Resources or People & Culture functions, including talent management, organizational development and/or HR systems management.
  • At least four (4) years of experience in a management role.
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