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Updated 10 Apr 2026
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Human Resources Jobs at Mount Kenya University

Looking for Human Resources roles at Mount Kenya University Kenya? Mount Kenya University is one of Kenya’s largest private universities, with the main campus in Thika and multiple campuses and open learning centres across the country. MKU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in health sciences, business, education, law, science, and technology. The university enrolls tens of thousands of students annually and is a major employer of academic and support staff in Kenya’s private higher education sector. Human resources professionals manage Kenya’s most important business asset — its people. HR officers, payroll administrators, recruitment specialists, and HR directors are recruited across all industries. Knowledge of Kenya’s Employment Act, labour laws, and NSSF/NHIF regulations is essential. CHRP-K certification from IHRM is the benchmark qualification for HR practitioners. Mount Kenya University regularly recruits Human Resources professionals across its Kenya operations. Salaries for Human Resources professionals in Kenya range from KES 45,000 – 200,000/month, depending on experience, qualifications, and employer type. Kompeaa tracks all Mount Kenya University Human Resources vacancies — added today. Set up a job alert to be notified the moment Mount Kenya University posts a new Human Resources opening.

In-Demand Skills

Key skills: CHRP-K, Payroll, Labour Law, Recruitment, Performance Management, HRIS, Training

Salary Range

KES 45,000 – 200,000/month

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