We are looking for a dynamic HR Business Partner – Academics to serve as a strategic resource for our academic division. You will be the bridge between faculty development and organizational goals, ensuring our 222 teachers across 7 campuses are supported, engaged, and performing at their best. This is a “high-impact” role where you will balance operational excellence with strategic talent initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Advisory

• Align HR strategies with academic goals by collaborating with Heads of Schools and department heads.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior academic staff, providing guidance on workforce planning, policy interpretation, and organizational change.
• Assist in drafting and managing the academic HR budget in line with school financial objectives.

Talent Acquisition & Management

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process for academic staff, ensuring high-quality hires and a fast turnaround.
• Drive initiatives to improve faculty well-being and engagement to maintain a stable retention rate (target attrition below 10%).

Performance & Professional Development

• Harmonize performance appraisal tools across schools, transitioning current systems toward the Enko model.
• Conduct training needs analyses and facilitate professional development opportunities (workshops, seminars) aligned with Enko’s quality standards.
• Coordinate and implement the first formal performance reviews for Heads of Schools and their Deputies.

Employee Relations & Safeguarding

• Manage faculty grievances, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters with high emotional intelligence and fairness.
• Serve as a champion for Child Safeguarding policies, ensuring all staff understand their duty of care and welfare responsibilities.

HR Operations & Analytics

• Maintain accurate faculty records and oversee administrative functions such as health insurance schemes and staff welfare activities.
• Leverage HR data and digital tools (Personio/MZZ) to generate reports on metrics like turnover, diversity, and satisfaction to support executive decision-making.

Who are we looking for?

• Expertise: You have at least 5 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or managerial role where you regularly interacted with C-level leadership.
• Certification: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field, and you are a member in good standing of the IHRM (CHRP Kenya).
• Mindset: You are a “plug-and-play” professional—empathetic yet assertive, with the ability to stay calm and effective in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Skills: You possess strong analytical skills, are comfortable using HRIS/ERP systems to interpret data, and have a proven track record in problem-solving and change management.

What’s in it for you?

Joining KISC and Enko Education means being part of a mission-driven organization with a direct impact on the future of the continent. We offer:

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly expanding international education group.
• Work Environment: A collaborative, multicultural, and caring atmosphere where your autonomy is valued.
• Benefits: A comprehensive package including health insurance for your family, significant tuition discounts for your children, and the chance to work with a global network of experts.