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PROFILE INTRODUCTION
Our client, one of the niche banks in Kenya that offers a range of finance products, seeks to bring on board a Head of Human Resources (HR) to play a critical role in shaping the bank's HR strategies, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring the bank attracts, develops, and retains top-tier talent.
They will be expected to demonstrate expertise in cultural transformation, talent management, and performance management. Additionally, a solid understanding and appreciation of organizational development is a crucial requirement for this position.
As a change agent, the role holder is required to align organization strategic goals with employees and business units while building credible relations. Facilitate execution of initiatives to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflects business goals of the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute the bank's HR strategy, aligning it with the institution's overall goals and values.
- Oversee recruitment and selection processes, ensuring that the bank attracts and hires the best-fit candidates for various roles.
- Lead the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and feedback mechanisms.
- Lead change management initiatives, particularly in response to evolving industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics.
- Manage compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitive packages and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Foster positive employee relations, resolve disputes, and maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Ensure HR practices and policies comply with all relevant labor laws and banking industry regulations.
- Facilitate group interventions to solve business and people problems. Maintain up to date organization charts, and reflect business head count data, turnover and absenteeism statistics, reconcile to relevant databases to the business managers.
- Develop and implement succession plans to identify and prepare future leaders within the organization.
- Utilize HR data and analytics to make data-driven decisions and provide insights for optimizing talent management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The job holder will require the following minimum requirements: -
- A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A Master's degree or relevant HR certifications.
- HR Professional qualification, membership to a professional body with a current and valid Human Resource Practicing License
- At least 10 years’ experience in multifaceted organizations
- Regional/Global experience shall be an added advantage
- Proven experience in HR leadership roles within the banking or financial services sector.
- Strong background in HR analytics and data-driven decision-making.
- Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Competency in job mapping, profiling, and talent management.
- Deep knowledge of banking industry regulations, compliance, and HR best practices.
- Strong understanding of digitization, automation, and technology trends in banking.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Change management expertise and a track record of successfully implementing HR initiatives.
- Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and data analytics tools.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Orientation
- People Management
- Stakeholder and Relationship Management
- Planning and Organization
- Change Management
- Analytical and Problem solving skills
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