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Human Resource Manager

Hire great people and help them grow at work. Build great teams.

HelperLeader
Years of study
4
degree + CHRP
Starting pay
KES 50–90k
per month, starting
Demand
Steady
steady hiring
Typical entry
C+
KCSE mean grade

A day in the life

  • 09:00Interview candidates for a new role.
  • 11:00Sort out payroll questions.
  • 14:00Run a staff training session.
  • 16:00Help solve a team conflict.

Is it for you?

  • Best for Helpers

    People skills plus organisation.

  • With a Leader side

    You'll be the one persuading people and making the calls.

  • Worth knowing

    Every company, big or small, needs HR.

Your path to becoming a Human Resource Manager

Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.

  1. 1 Now · Form 2–4

    Focus on these subjects

    Business StudiesEnglishMathsCRE or IRE
  2. 2 KCSE

    Aim for C+ overall

    C+ or better in English. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.

  3. 3 Study · 4 years

    BCom (HR) / BA Human Resource Management

    Offered at UoN, JKUAT, Kenyatta, KCA and more.

  4. 4 After

    Certification

    Get certified through the Institute of Human Resource Management.

Pay and entry grades are indicative and change yearly. Confirm on the KUCCPS portal and with your school's career teacher.

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