Head of Human Capital Management at KCA University (KCAU)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Human Capital strategies that align with the University’s goals and objectives.
• Develop, implement, and review Human Capital policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal regulations and best industry practices.
• Lead and develop the Human Capital Operations and Talent Management team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction and reducing attrition rates.
• Provide strategic advice to the University Management Board on all Human Capital matters.
• Participate in operational and business planning with University Management to determine strategic workforce planning and assess the impact of proposed organisational and personnel changes.
• Establish a culture of continuous service-delivery improvement within the University.
• Be responsible for planning, allocating, and controlling financial resources for all people-related activities, including recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• Ensure that human capital investments align with strategic business goals, promote financial discipline, and provide a framework for measuring human capital return on investment.
• Undertake periodic reviews of the human capital system, including job analysis, evaluation, and remuneration policies and procedures, to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.
• Oversee the implementation of employee welfare, including medical schemes, insurance and security.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of a human capital information system and utilize human capital analytics to track key metrics and inform decision making.
• Oversee the implementation of the University’s training and development function.
• Ensure that employee grievances are fairly and properly addressed efficiently and effectively.
• Develop and implement a risk register to manage and mitigate risks at the departmental level.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor/VC & CEO.

Qualifications And Experience

• At least a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or its close equivalent from an accredited/recognised institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or its close equivalent from an accredited/recognised institution.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP).
• Practising Member of the Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) and in good standing.
• At least 10 years of work experience, with at least 3 years working at a senior management level in a university or a similar institution.