Human Resource Manager

ManPower Services Group is a multinational human resource consulting firm.

Human Resource Manager

Job purpose

• The HR Manager will lead and manage all human resources functions covering both teaching and non-teaching staff (100+ employees). The role ensures effective recruitment, on-boarding, staff development, performance management, employee relations, compliance with Kenyan legislation and safeguarding requirements, and delivery of a positive working environment that supports high-quality teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR leadership

• Develop and implement the school’s HR strategy aligned to the school’s vision, strategic plan and annual objectives.

• Advise senior leadership and the Board on workforce planning, salary structure, staff budget and HR cost control.

Recruitment & selection

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for teaching and support roles (job design, adverts, shortlisting, interviewing, offers).

• Ensure safer-recruitment checks for all staff and volunteers (Certificate of Good Conduct/police checks, ID verification, qualification checks, references).

• Support succession planning and internal talent pipelines.

On-boarding & induction

• Manage induction programmes for new hires (school culture, safeguarding, policies, role expectations).

• Ensure timely preparation and issuance of contracts, appointment letters, and staff records.

• Coordinate CPD, in-service training and career development pans; maintain training records and measure impact on teaching quality.

Compensation & benefits/Payroll coordination

• Maintain up-to-date pay records; work with Finance or payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

• Ensure statutory deductions and contributions (PAYE/KRA, NSSF, NHIF/SHA) are correctly applied and remitted.

• Advise on salary benchmarking and benefits packages as required.

Employee relations, wellbeing & staff engagement

• Promote positive staff relations; provide confidential HR advice to  managers and staff.

• Manage disciplinary, grievance and capability processes fairly and in accordance with police and Kenyan law.

• Proactively lead staff engagement and welfare activities, including;

• A regular staff bulletin (e.g. weekly or fortnightly) communicating important news, policy updates, training opportunities and recognition.

• Designing, implementing and coordinating staff happiness and welfare initiatives (wellness programs, recognition schemes, staff support mechanisms).

• Conducting an annual staff happiness/wellbeing survey, analyzing results and presenting action plans to senior leadership and the Board.

• Maintain and report on staff welfare metrics and follow-up actions.

HR Policy, compliance and governance

• Develop, review and maintain HR policies and procedures (including Safeguarding/Child Protection, Code of Conduct, Leave, Maternity / Paternity, Absence Management).

• Ensure compliance with Kenyan employment legislation and education sector requirements.

• Prepare HR reports for the Principal and Board (staff establishment, turnover, absenteeism, training metrics and engagement outcomes).

Employee records & HR systems