People & Culture Manager - Talent Management, People Systems & Analytics

About the role

KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme is hiring a full-time, on-site People & Culture Manager in Kilifi, Kenya. The role leads talent management, develops people strategies, oversees HR systems and uses data to improve employee performance and organisational growth. The deadline to apply is 18 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Talent acquisition and workforce planning: lead recruitment, selection, onboarding and probation, monitor labour market trends and workforce metrics, and strengthen employer branding and candidate experience.
• Talent development: lead performance management, learning and development, leadership development and succession planning, and run career development, internship and graduate programmes.
• People systems and digital transformation: provide leadership for HRMIS, ATS, LMS and other people technologies, and drive process automation and employee self-service.
• People analytics: build analytics frameworks, dashboards and reports on recruitment, retention, learning, performance, engagement and diversity, and ensure data quality and compliance.
• Organisational development, change management and inclusion: champion GDEI principles and promote a culture of continuous learning.
• Governance and compliance: ensure compliance with employment law, data protection and recruitment governance, support audits, and review talent management policies.
• Leadership: lead and coach staff in the Talent Management, People Systems and Analytics portfolio and partner with departmental leaders.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, Information Systems or a related field.
• 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 practicing certificate where applicable.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in HR or People & Culture, including talent management, organisational development and/or HR systems management.
• At least 4 years of experience in a management role.