Human Resource Director at United States International University - USIU Africa

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement sustainable HR strategies focused on staff engagement, development, and retention.
• Lead and oversee HR processes including recruitment, learning, compensation, performance management, and labor relations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding on HR matters.
• Ensure alignment of HR policies and practices with the University’s goals and evolving needs in the education sector.

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Provide mentorship and development opportunities to HR team members.
• Engage with key stakeholders across the University to build strong, productive relationships.
• Serve as a senior leadership team member, translating strategy into actionable HR goals.

Talent Management and Development

• Drive the University’s organizational development strategy to support corporate objectives.
• Foster a “We are one” culture through leadership development, management strategies, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Develop and manage succession planning and workforce analytics to support future talent needs and leadership continuity.
• Guide the design and execution of training and development programs to enhance employee competencies and performance.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with HR-related regulations, including labor laws, occupational health, and safety standards.
• Oversee HR, health, security, and insurance functions, ensuring optimal service delivery and regulatory adherence.
• Manage risk mitigation processes related to HR functions, including audits and health safety.

Employee Relations and Culture

• Create and maintain fair, inclusive, and transparent workplace policies and practices.
• Address employee concerns and maintain a harassment-free environment.
• Promote Equity, diversity and inclusion within the University, providing regular progress reports.

Performance and Organizational Effectiveness

• Oversee performance management systems, ensuring effective tracking and development of KPIs aligned with the University’s goals.
• Lead initiatives related to leadership, team effectiveness, cultural alignment, and change management.

Administrative and Operational Oversight

• Manage the HR department’s annual plan and budget, ensuring resources are effectively allocated.
• Oversee communication, records management, and the operational delivery of HR services.
• Supervise the implementation and monitoring of outsourced services like health, security, and insurance to ensure value delivery.

Candidate Profile

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resource management or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field.

Professional Qualifications/Membership to Professional Bodies/Publication

• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Certified Human Resource Professional.
• Licensed Member of IHRM in good standing.

Experience and Knowledge

• Over Twelve (12) years of relevant experience with over four (4) years in management, two (2) of which should be at senior management level in a similar organization.
• Experience from an institution of Higher learning will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to interpret contexts and set direction.
• Executive disposition and demonstrate high levels of integrity.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Employee Experience and Culture.
• Analytics Translation.
• Ability to Co-create Strategy and results-driven.
• Strategic and innovative with the ability to sell the vision of the University.
• Ability to develop long-term integrated and cross-functional operational plans.