Grace Mumo
@gracemumo
Strategic talent acquisition leader driving scalable recruitment and cross-border placements across Africa.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic Recruitment Leader with over five years of experience building scalable talent systems and driving cross-border placements. I have expanded operations across 16 African countries and consistently exceeded regional revenue and placement targets.
At HRC International I led a high-performing recruitment team that achieved a 300% increase in hiring outcomes and tripled African candidate placements in US and European hospitality markets. I built and nurtured 30+ strategic partnerships with hospitality schools to create enduring recruitment pipelines.
Earlier roles include scaling virtual recruitment initiatives that resulted in 300+ successful candidate placements and establishing the Kenya office from the ground up to support regional expansion. I have a strong track record of streamlining operations through digital tools, automation, and data-driven workflows.
I hold an MSc in Management and Organizational Development and SPHRi certification, and I bring practical multi-sector HR experience alongside technical fluency in ATS platforms, collaboration suites, and analytics to deliver measurable hiring outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Acquisition Specialist
HRC International
May 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Led expansion into 16+ African countries, built 30+ strategic partnerships, and grew a 3-person recruitment team to deliver a 300% increase in hiring outcomes and triple placements to US/European markets.
Jr Career Consultant
HRC International
May 2021 - May 2022 (1 year)
Scaled outreach and partnerships to triple African talent placements for US/European hospitality markets, leading virtual recruitment initiatives and securing 300+ candidate placements.
HRC Ambassador
HRC International
Dec 2019 - Jun 2020 (6 months)
Established Kenya office operations and initiated multiple hospitality school partnerships, increasing regional recruitment by 70% within three months through targeted outreach and systems design.
KCHR Assistant
Kenya Red Cross
Feb 2019 - Aug 2019 (6 months)
Piloted and automated sabbatical management and improved record-keeping, co-designed app enhancements to function as an ATS and increased recruitment efficiency by 65%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HRCertificationInstitute (HRCI)
Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi), Human Resources
Completed the Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) certification to validate advanced HR expertise and international HR best practices.
UAUnited States International University – Africa
Master of Science, Management and Organizational Development
Master of Science in Management and Organizational Development focused on leadership, organizational change, and development strategies.
RURobert Gordon University
Bachelor of Arts, Hotel and Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Arts in Hotel and Hospitality Management covering hospitality operations, service management, and industry best practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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