HRBP Manager (Education)

TL;DR

HRBP Manager (Education): Leading the end-to-end people agenda in Rwanda with an accent on strategic business partnering, performance management, and organizational effectiveness. Focus on driving high-performance culture, talent development, and seamless HR operations across a complex, multi-country academic environment.

Location: Must be based in Rwanda

Company

hirify.global is an innovative higher education institution dedicated to developing real-world skills and shaping future leaders across Africa through a student-led, mission-driven approach.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary strategic advisor to country and functional leadership on people, performance, and culture.
• Drive end-to-end performance management processes, including calibration and accountability initiatives.
• Lead workforce planning, succession strategy, and data-driven talent health assessments.
• Champion organizational culture and vhirify.globales while managing change and team restructuring.
• Coordinate all in-country HR operations, including compliance, payroll, and employee relations.
• Leverage people analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for organizational improvement.

Requirements

• 6–10+ years of progressive HR experience, specifically in HR Business Partnering or strategic roles.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior leadership to influence decision-making.
• Strong expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and performance management frameworks.
• Experience managing end-to-end HR processes in fast-paced or multi-country environments.
• Ability to integrate strategy with operational execution and compliance.
• Must be based in Rwanda or willing to work from the Rwanda office.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment focused on shaping the future of African education.
• Collaborative, service-oriented team culture with a focus on operational excellence.
• High-visibility role with significant influence on organizational strategy and leadership development.
• Commitment to a secure, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.