Deputy Director, HR Management Job Maseno University

HR Jobs, Maseno University Jobs. Deputy Director, Human Resource Management oversees HR planning, talent management, and labor relations, requiring a Master’s Degree in HR, IHRM certification, and 12+ years experience.

MSU/ADM/DHR/03/26
Requirements for Appointment:

• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management/ Development, Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management/ Development, Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
• At least Twelve (12) years’ relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which should have been at the level of Senior Assistant Registrar, Human Resource Management in a university set-up or equivalent position in a comparable organization;
• Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized institution;
• Registered with a relevant professional body;
• Valid practicing license from the relevant professional body; and
• Demonstrated merit, ability and leadership as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Overseeing staff recruitments, appointments, selection, promotion, transfers, discipline and separation;
• Overseeing payroll and salary administration;
• Participating in the development and review of human resource and administration policies, rules and regulations;
• Spearheading the development of human resource plans and strategies;
• Leading the institution’s performance management process;
• Advising on human resource planning and succession management;
• Advising on career development and review of Career Guidelines;
• Interpreting labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource in the organization
• Overseeing industrial relations and staff welfare;
• Spearheading the development and implementation of human resource management system;
• Spearheading the budgeting, process for the university;
• Reviewing terms and conditions of service;
• Ensuring proper utilization of human resources in the institution and advising on proper deployment;
• Overseeing the quality management and performance contracting processes;
• Ensuring safe custody and maintenance of personnel and other records;
• Providing Secretariat services to committees of University Management Board; and
• Coaching, mentoring and developing staff

How to Apply

Terms of Service

The Terms of service for these positions will be Permanent and Pensionable subject to Retirements Benefits Authority Regulations Terms EXCEPT for the position of General Manager, Grade KH 13 and Instructor, Grade Eleven (11) will be on a Three (3) Years Contract Terms renewable based on satisfactory performance

Mode of Application

Interested applicants should visit Maseno University Website; www.maseno.ac.ke to view the detailed job requirements. Each application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional certificates, ALL transcripts, latest pay slip and Three (3) Referees’ letters.

Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their NCPWD certificate. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants should submit Five (5) hard copies of the application letter, together with the required testimonials. The application letter and all accompanying documents should also be consolidated into one running PDF document and emailed to recruitment_hr@maseno.ac.ke, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for. Applications must be submitted on or before 12th October, 2026 and addressed to

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. Box 333 – 40105
MASENO