Human Resources Business Partner at Equity Bank Limited

Job description

ROLE PROFILE:

The purpose of this role is to be a strategic partner providing professional long term strategic guidance and operational support to meet the evolving people management needs of the Business Unit or Division it supports.

Responsibilities

• Support in formulating and implementing value adding strategic Human Resource Functional plans that deliver business results
• Function as an internal consultant to management and function employees by helping them identify and resolve issues, encouraging excellent management practices, anticipating internal organization issues, proposing solutions, and understanding/representing the employee perspective.
• Support to deliver best practice, customer and solution focused HR function, on Recruitment, Retention And Contract Management
• Employee Inductions And Deployment
• Performance Management
• Rewards Management
• Training Needs Analysis And Capability Building
• Change Management
• Talent Management Routines And Succession Planning
• Interpret and provide advice on HR policy and variations across the Business Function, supporting managers in the practical implementation of HR policies, employment legislation and best practice.
• Support the development of Talent management within the Business Unit by enabling the Business Unit to attract, retain and motivate talent.
• Coordinating and facilitating the entire process of performance management, ensuring timely submission of reports and their analysis within the allocated business unit.
• Champion and enforce labour laws as constituted within the country and the company’s policies.
• Frequently support and advice on Human Resources challenges and issues facing the business units.
• In liaison with business unit heads and General Manager- HR, ensure that leave plans are in place and are adhered to.
• Interpretation of the policies and procedures and assess compliance by all employees within the business unit. (Advise managers and employees on disciplinary issues and procedures).
• Deputize for the General Manager HR as requested at Business and other strategic meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or relevant field.
• Holder of a Post graduate diploma in HR.
• Registered Member of Institute of Human Resource Management (HRM).
• Must hold a valid HR practicing certificate
• At least 5 years of HR generalist or relevant experience
• Must be able to communicate effectively through writing and oral presentations.
• Understanding HR Policies and procedures deeply as well as Kenya HR labour Laws.
• Must relate well to people and work in cooperation with others effectively to coordinate activities and accomplish goals
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member; must interact with all levels of employees and management