Business Partner - People and Culture

Industry: Education & Training Job category: HR Management Contract: Permanent EE position: NoAt Makini we create opportunities for talent to learn, lead and succeed. We attract the highest calibre people, with bold ambitions, driven by purpose and grounded in our values. The People & Culture Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to school leadership teams and functions across Makini Schools, providing strategic and operational people support. The role partners with leaders to attract, develop, engage, and retain high-performing employees while ensuring compliance with Kenyan labour legislation and organizational policies. The incumbent will drive key People & Culture initiatives, support workforce planning, strengthen employee engagement, enhance organizational capability, and contribute to the delivery of an exceptional employee experience aligned to Makini Schools' values and educational mission.Strategic Business Partnering Partner with school leadership teams to align people strategies with business and educational objectives. Provide proactive advice and guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and employee relations matters. Support leaders in managing change, improving team effectiveness, and building high-performing cultures. Analyze people data and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement actions. Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning Support recruitment activities across academic and support functions. Partner with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment plans and sourcing strategies. Ensure fair, inclusive, and compliant recruitment practices. Coordinate onboarding processes to ensure successful integration of new employees. Employee relations Proactively identify and implement strategies to reduce employee misconduct cases Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, and conflict resolution....