Head of HR Location: Nairobi

Industry: Banking

Our client, a fast growing and fully Shariah compliant Bank is looking for Head of Human Resources.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the successful candidate will have solid experience in the banking industry and be expected to lead a change management process that will result in a performance oriented culture.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall development and implementation of the HR strategy to support the banks business objectives.
• Driving and monitoring Key Performance Indicators/ job grading/ performance evaluation while ensuring the bank retains strategic talent critical to business success.
• Co-ordinating the performance management process and all related functions including staff appraisal and training function that ensures identified performance gaps are bridged appropriately.
• Supervising and guiding managers and supervisors on staff management skills that support the overall HR Strategy and a performance/ self responsible oriented culture.
• As the bank gears towards an expansion strategy, guide management in designing a HR strategy and Performance management structures that will support business growth.

Qualifications and experience

• Advanced University Degree/ MBA in Human Resources Management/ Strategic Management as well as Degree/ Diploma in HRM or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years progressive experience in the banking sector as a Human Resources practitioner and specifically in HR strategy formulation/ Change management and Performance Management.
• Demonstrated experience in modern Human Resources practices and techniques.
• Superior leadership and management skills; able to lead results based teams and inspire them to work together to achieve stretching objectives.
• Capacity building/ Training skills, Proficiency in ICT.

To apply, download an Application Form from this link and send it along with your CV only to alice@flexi-personnel.com by 29th September 2011 clearly indicating the position you are applying for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Only serious candidates who meet the above specifications need apply.

NB:Link to the Application Form is