307 Talent Acquisition Manager jobs in Nairobi

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and advise on recruitment best practices.
• Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and direct outreach.
• Develop and implement employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including interviews and competency-based evaluations.
• Oversee the candidate experience, ensuring a positive and professional interaction at all stages.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Stay updated on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and innovative recruitment technologies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Mentor and guide junior recruiters or talent acquisition specialists.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies when necessary.

• Developing and implementing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle for all positions, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Building and nurturing a strong talent pipeline through proactive sourcing and networking.
• Developing and executing effective employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Partnering closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and define recruitment objectives.
• Utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies to optimize processes.
• Analyzing recruitment metrics and providing regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Mentoring and developing a team of recruiters, fostering a collaborative and results-driven remote environment.
• Staying informed about market trends, compensation benchmarks, and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations throughout the hiring process.

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To pro-actively develop acquisition prospects at scale by focusing on sectors that demonstrate Affluent and Wealth opportunities for Executive, Private Banking and High Net Worth Clients (where required).

Identify new business and expansion opportunities to achieve defined financial budgets, through optimal growth of assets and liabilities, transactional, margin management and revenue streams in line with agreed targets. Carry out needs analysis of companies & sectors to develop customized proposals, proactively build mutually beneficial Work Place Banking/ Employee Value Banking relationships and professional partnerships, with objective to scale acquisition for the Executive, Private & Wealth segments.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification:
First Degree

Field of Study:
Business Commerce, Finance or any other related field.

Experience Required

5-7 years

• Experience in sales and relationship management of personal customers to be able to drive profitability and build relationships.
• Proven sales track record in the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of the bank's products and services.
• Experience in preparing and motivating Credit applications is essential.

Additional information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Embracing Change
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Seizing Opportunities
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Customer Understanding
• Financial Acumen
• Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Product Knowledge
• Risk Identification
• Risk Measurement

Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description
To pro-actively develop acquisition prospects at scale by focusing on sectors that demonstrate Affluent and Wealth opportunities for Executive, Private Banking and High Net Worth Clients (where required).

Identify new business and expansion opportunities to achieve defined financial budgets, through optimal growth of assets and liabilities, transactional, margin management and revenue streams in line with agreed targets. Carry out needs analysis of companies & sectors to develop customized proposals, proactively build mutually beneficial Work Place Banking/ Employee Value Banking relationships and professional partnerships, with objective to scale acquisition for the Executive, Private & Wealth segments.

Qualifications
Type of Qualification:
First Degree

Field of Study:
Business Commerce, Finance or any other related field.

Experience Required
5-7 years

• Experience in sales and relationship management of personal customers to be able to drive profitability and build relationships.
• Proven sales track record in the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of the bank's products and services.
• Experience in preparing and motivating Credit applications is essential.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Embracing Change
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Seizing Opportunities
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Customer Understanding
• Financial Acumen
• Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Product Knowledge
• Risk Identification
• Risk Measurement

The
Recruitment Manager
directs the recruitment efforts to achieve Athena's vision. As a part of the Athena team, you will have an exponential opportunity, empowering the fiercely ambitious to reach the most audacious goals.

High-Level Responsibilities

• Process Improvement: Utilize methods, tools, or automation that will continuously improve output and overall candidate experience.
• Support and Guide: Lead and motivate a high-performing team of experienced Recruiters in the ongoing processes of acquiring top talent in alignment with strategic objectives and organizational needs to increase effectiveness.

Specific Responsibilities

• Team Management & Leadership:

• Oversees and monitors day-to-day recruitment operations, ensures that recruitment targets are met, and creates action plans for the team.

• Leads and communicates organizational and developmental changes to the team
• Evaluates performance of direct reports and identifies developmental and training needs of the team
• Monitoring key recruitment metrics to identify and resolve issues affecting recruiting procedures.
• Coaches direct reports on performance especially on areas needed to be improved

• Ensures that the team consistently hits recruitment KPIs.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Assist in building and improving our recruitment process so we only hire the top 1% of talent.

• Constantly solicit feedback from the leadership team, training team, and existing EAs to learn how we can improve our hiring process
• Makes recommendations to leaders on recruiting strategies that could enhance processes and quality of hires.
• Designs, develops, and maintains recruitment processes for the organization including job descriptions, regular hiring status reports, recruitment metrics, and others.

Education & Experience Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Proven success in designing and executing recruitment strategies in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of employer branding, talent pipelines, and onboarding best practices.
• Experience with HRIS and recruitment platforms (e.g., Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter etc).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.

Student Recruitment Manager - Emerging Accounts

About the role

We're looking for a motivated and strategic Student Recruitment Manager - Emerging Accounts (SRM-EA) to join our dynamic team. This is a pivotal sales role focused on accelerating the performance and growth of new and lower-volume recruitment agents-our Emerging Accounts.

Your primary objective will be to cultivate these partnerships, transforming them from low-volume contacts into high-yielding, sustainable Key Accounts. You will be the engine that executes our student recruitment strategies, working closely with our internal sales and marketing specialists to significantly raise the profile of Navitas colleges within your assigned network.

If you have a proven sales track record in international education and a passion for growing partnerships from the ground up, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Account Management & Growth:
  Manage, engage, and support an identified network of Emerging Accounts with the primary goal of accelerating their growth to qualify as Key Accounts.

• Sales Strategy & Execution:
  Devise and execute effective service center, remote sales strategies and in-market activities to maximize enrolment growth.

• Agent Training:
  Conduct comprehensive training for Emerging Account agents on Navitas Products and our University Partner (UP) value propositions.

• First Point of Contact:
  Serve as the central resource for all agent inquiries concerning student applications, admissions, commissions, administration, and compliance.

• Compliance & Administration:
  Ensure all agent management activities adhere strictly to jurisdictional compliance requirements, including meticulous documentation within our CRM system.

• Performance Tracking:
  Utilize the CRM tool to track agent performance, inform business decisions, and consistently achieve and exceed sales targets in a KPI-driven environment.

Qualifications:

• International Education Expertise:
  A proven understanding of the international education industry, sales, and associated legislative and ethical requirements.

• Sales Track Record:
  Successful experience in a sales and marketing role, ideally within the international education sector.

• Language Fluency:
  Excellent written and spoken proficiency in English, plus fluency in required local language(s).

• CRM Proficiency:
  Demonstrated ability to use CRM tools to manage agent pipelines, track performance, and inform business strategy.

• Account Management Skills:
  Previous experience in a customer service-focused role, adept at managing and resolving complex partner inquiries quickly and effectively.

• Flexibility & Autonomy:
  Proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively and maintain a flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends) to support global recruitment activities.

• Results-Driven:
  Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, deliver results under tight deadlines, and take full accountability for decisions and outcomes.

Desirable

• Relevant tertiary education.
• Demonstrated understanding of student enrolment requirements, processes, and procedures.
• High level of cultural sensitivity, ethical awareness, and a global perspective.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.

What we can offer you:

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and communities in which we live and serve.

About Us

Navitas is a leading global education provider, helping generations of learners transform their lives. We deliver a comprehensive range of educational services to over 56,000 aspirational students across our global network each year. Join us in creating life-changing opportunities for students worldwide.

How to apply

Please apply online to lodge your application successfully.

Applications will close on 30 October 2025. However, we reserve the right to progress or confirm applicants prior to close date. Applications received after the close date may be considered pending the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Must hold a Kenyan passport and have full working rights in Nairobi, Kenya
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• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment consultants.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for client requirements.
• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality candidates and successful placements.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and performance, and implement improvements.
• Drive business development initiatives within the recruitment team.
• Stay updated on recruitment trends, market insights, and best practices.
• Contribute to the overall strategic goals of the consultancy.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in recruitment, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record in managing recruitment teams and achieving targets.
• In-depth knowledge of various recruitment methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of client relationship management.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Experience within a recruitment consultancy is highly desirable.

• Lead and manage recruitment operations, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Develop, implement, and refine recruitment processes and workflows.
• Oversee the effective utilization of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
• Manage and mentor recruitment operations staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with recruitment teams to ensure adherence to best practices and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Analyze recruitment data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and report on operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Manage vendor relationships related to recruitment services and technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the recruitment function.
• Facilitate training and development for the recruitment operations team.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in recruitment operations, recruitment management, or a similar role within a recruitment agency or large organization.
• Proven experience in optimizing recruitment processes and implementing technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle and talent acquisition strategies.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Experience managing and leading teams.
• Proficiency in ATS systems and HRIS platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first work environment.