Health Research Operations Kenya (HROK) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, strategic and innovative People & Culture Manager – Talent Management, People Systems & Analytics to lead and strengthen the organisation’s talent management, workforce planning, learning and development, performance management, HR digital transformation, and people analytics agenda.
PEOPLE & CULTURE MANAGER – TALENT MANAGEMENT, PEOPLE SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building organisational capability, enhancing employee experience and supporting evidence-based workforce decision-making through integrated talent strategies, digital People & Culture solutions and workforce intelligence.
Description
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 organisational projects, committees and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- Applicants must possess:
- A master’s degree in human resource management, Organisational 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 recognised professional body, with a valid practising 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.
Desirable
Competence
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning and talent management practices.
- Experience in learning and development, performance management, leadership development and succession planning.
- Proficiency in HRMIS, ATS, LMS and other digital People & Culture platforms.
- Strong analytical, reporting and workforce analytics capabilities.
- Knowledge of organisational development, change management and digital transformation.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching and team development capabilities.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and sound judgement.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Physical Environments/Conditions
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications through the HROK careers portal at https://kemri-wellcome.org on or before 18 November 2026.
Equal Opportunity Statement
HROK is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or background.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. HROK reserves the right to verify all information provided by applicants as part of its recruitment process.
Job Location
Kilifi, Kenya
Job Type
Full-Time
Reference Number
Job Grade
8.01
Country
Kenya