{"id":103525,"date":"2026-07-24T17:07:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/human-resource-manager-employee-relations\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T17:07:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:07:47","slug":"human-resource-manager-employee-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/human-resource-manager-employee-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"Human Resource Manager \u2013 Employee Relations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Human Resource Manager \u2013 Employee Relations\", \"description\": \"Job Summary:\\nThe ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Legal, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with a minimum of five 5 years\u2019 relevant experience in human resources, including proven experience as an Employee Relations Specialist or similar role. Membership in the Institute of Human Resource Management CHRPK is required. The candidate must possess strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Experience working in an academic or similar environment will be an added advantage.\\nJob Purpose:\\nThe selected candidate will report to the Director of Human Resources, and play a critical role in providing end-to-end operational HR support to the university\u2019s academic and non-academic units. The selected candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to develop and implement HR initiatives that align with the university\u2019s strategic objectives, ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws and university policies while fostering a positive work environment.\\nKey Responsibilities\/Tasks\/Duties:\\nHR Consulting:\\nProvide HR expertise and guidance to departments, schools, and projects on employee-related matters and facilitate recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and talent development.\\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with faculty and staff to understand their HR needs and concerns.\\nHR Operations:\\nManage the administration of HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, benefits, and employee data management.\\nEnsure compliance with relevant labour laws and regulations, as well as university policies and procedures.\\nEmployee Engagement and Development:\\nIn liaison with the Director Human Resources, design and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, motivation, and retention.\\nWork with the Director of Human Resources to develop and deliver training programs to improve employee skills and knowledge.\\nEmployee Relations:\\nAct as a primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding ER issues, providing timely guidance and support.\\nAddress employee concerns, conflicts, and disputes through effective mediation and negotiation techniques, fostering positive outcomes.\\nEnsure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal regulations, conducting investigations and recommending corrective actions as needed.\\nCompliance and Risk Management:\\nEnsure compliance with university policies, Labour Laws, and other state statutes related to employment.\\nServe as a Member of the Occupational Safety, Health & Environment Committee to ensure compliance and continuous assessment to ensure safety.\\nWork with the Director of Human Resources to continuously evaluate the environment to identify potential risks and participate in developing strategies to mitigate them.\\nCommunication:\\nDisseminate HR-related communications to employees through various channels e.g., email, intranet, meetings.\\nWork with the DHR and collaborate with university communications teams to develop HR-focused content.\\nProjects:\\nParticipate in special projects as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.\\nKey Relationships\\nKey Internal Stakeholders\\nThe successful candidate will work collaboratively with all university departments, schools, and administrative units to ensure effective HR service delivery and support the institution\u2019s strategic objectives.\\nKnowledge, Skills and Experience Required for the Role\\n:\\nA Bachelor\u2019s degree in Legal, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized university.\\nMembership in the Institute of Human Resource Management, CHRPK.\\nProven work experience as an Employee Relations Specialist or similar role.\\nMinimum of five 5 years of experience in human resources.\\nExperience working in an academic or similar environment will be an added advantage.\\nStrong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.\\nExcellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.\\nAbility to work independently with minimal supervision.\\nProficiency in HR software systems.\\nAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.\\nHigh level of integrity.\\nCompetencies Required for this Role:\\nStrong employee relations and conflict resolution skills.\\nExcellent mediation and negotiation capabilities.\\nOutstanding written and verbal communication skills.\\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\\nExcellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.\\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.\\nHigh level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.\\nProactive, self-driven, and results-oriented approach to work.\\nStrong organizational and project management skills.\\nProficiency in HR information systems and database management.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-24\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"United States International University - USIU Africa\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-07T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> United States International University &#8211; USIU Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-07<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Summary:<br \/>The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Legal, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with a minimum of five 5 years\u2019 relevant experience in human resources, including proven experience as an Employee Relations Specialist or similar role. Membership in the Institute of Human Resource Management CHRPK is required. The candidate must possess strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Experience working in an academic or similar environment will be an added advantage.<br \/>Job Purpose:<br \/>The selected candidate will report to the Director of Human Resources, and play a critical role in providing end-to-end operational HR support to the university\u2019s academic and non-academic units. The selected candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to develop and implement HR initiatives that align with the university\u2019s strategic objectives, ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws and university policies while fostering a positive work environment.<br \/>Key Responsibilities\/Tasks\/Duties:<br \/>HR Consulting:<br \/>Provide HR expertise and guidance to departments, schools, and projects on employee-related matters and facilitate recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and talent development.<br \/>Develop and maintain strong relationships with faculty and staff to understand their HR needs and concerns.<br \/>HR Operations:<br \/>Manage the administration of HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, benefits, and employee data management.<br \/>Ensure compliance with relevant labour laws and regulations, as well as university policies and procedures.<br \/>Employee Engagement and Development:<br \/>In liaison with the Director Human Resources, design and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, motivation, and retention.<br \/>Work with the Director of Human Resources to develop and deliver training programs to improve employee skills and knowledge.<br \/>Employee Relations:<br \/>Act as a primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding ER issues, providing timely guidance and support.<br \/>Address employee concerns, conflicts, and disputes through effective mediation and negotiation techniques, fostering positive outcomes.<br \/>Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal regulations, conducting investigations and recommending corrective actions as needed.<br \/>Compliance and Risk Management:<br \/>Ensure compliance with university policies, Labour Laws, and other state statutes related to employment.<br \/>Serve as a Member of the Occupational Safety, Health &#038; Environment Committee to ensure compliance and continuous assessment to ensure safety.<br \/>Work with the Director of Human Resources to continuously evaluate the environment to identify potential risks and participate in developing strategies to mitigate them.<br \/>Communication:<br \/>Disseminate HR-related communications to employees through various channels e.g., email, intranet, meetings.<br \/>Work with the DHR and collaborate with university communications teams to develop HR-focused content.<br \/>Projects:<br \/>Participate in special projects as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.<br \/>Key Relationships<br \/>Key Internal Stakeholders<br \/>The successful candidate will work collaboratively with all university departments, schools, and administrative units to ensure effective HR service delivery and support the institution\u2019s strategic objectives.<br \/>Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required for the Role<br \/>:<br \/>A Bachelor\u2019s degree in Legal, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized university.<br \/>Membership in the Institute of Human Resource Management, CHRPK.<br \/>Proven work experience as an Employee Relations Specialist or similar role.<br \/>Minimum of five 5 years of experience in human resources.<br \/>Experience working in an academic or similar environment will be an added advantage.<br \/>Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.<br \/>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.<br \/>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.<br \/>Proficiency in HR software systems.<br \/>Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.<br \/>High level of integrity.<br \/>Competencies Required for this Role:<br \/>Strong employee relations and conflict resolution skills.<br \/>Excellent mediation and negotiation capabilities.<br \/>Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.<br \/>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.<br \/>Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.<br \/>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.<br \/>High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.<br \/>Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented approach to work.<br \/>Strong organizational and project management skills.<br \/>Proficiency in HR information systems and database management.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line of the email address \u201cHuman Resources Manager \u2013 Employee Relations .\u201d Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees (two of whom must be your current and previous employer), current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by Friday, August 7, 2026 to; 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