Recruitment at KCB BANK - OCT 2014

KCB continues to focus on the attraction and development of key talent and in this regard, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, proactive, passionate and results-oriented Senior HR Professional, to fill the following key positions which will all report to the Group Human Resource Director. 1. Vacancy: HR Business PartnerRef: KCB-2
Function / Division: Group Human Resource Function
Job Level: MLE
Job Purpose:
Leads and manages the organization’s HR strategies and agenda in partnership with line management.
Leads the change management projects and manages the HR related internal and external communication.
Shares the responsibility for the delivery of the organization’s strategies and plans.
Identifies key, high performing and high potential staff and collaborates to develop value proposition strategies and plans for them.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead and direct a staff team of Senior HR Advisors OR work as a standalone HR professional for own HR area.

Acts as the primary HR reference contact for staff and line management and pro actively support the delivery of HR Processes.

Spearhead and champion organisation design and change in liaison with line management, develop win-win and business aligned structural /staff changes.

Lead, manage and execute the performance management framework for own HR area (annual performance cycle and activities, reviews, appraisal, moderation, performance improvement programs, managing non- performance).

In liaison with the Resourcing Department, develop and execute manpower plans, recruitment and selection.

In liaison with the HR Learning, Development and Talent Department identify and develop training interventions to bridge staff skill and business competency gaps, drive and sustain the Talent Management strategy and plans (identify, develop and retain talent, designs succession plans for key talent and critical roles.

In liaison with the Employee Relations and Wellness Department, develop and sustain an enabling work environment for staff, implements staff recognition, disciplinary and grievance handling policies and procedures for own HR area.

In liaison with the Reward and Policy Department, develop performance oriented reward and incentive propositions for staff.

Develops, manages and or maintains relationships with Internal / External customers/stakeholders/supplies relating to own HR Area: Staff, Heads of Department,

Line Managers, Functional Directors, Regional Managers, and Branch Managers.

Maintain accurate and consistent data, records and statistics relating to own HR area.Qualifications
For the above positions, the successful applicants should have:

A University degree from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education in HR or a Business - related field.

A professional HR qualification or equivalent - Certificate, Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma.

An MBA will be an added advantage.

8 years of Human Resource Management experience; 6 years at a senior management level with special focus on the particular position applied for.

Comprehensive understanding of HR Policies and Procedures.

Exceptional leadership, communication, planning & organizing, and people development skills.How to Apply
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please see; HR Business Partner to submit your detailed application online quoting the job title/reference in the subject field.
2. Vacancy: Head, Risk and Governance
Ref: KCB-3
Function / Division: Group Human Resource Function
Job Level: MLE
Job Purpose:
Is responsible for the risk and governance management of the Group Human Resources Function.
It provides functional oversight in ensuring that applicable labour and employment laws, regulatory requirements, HR policies, procedures and processes are adhered to.
In liaison with the Heads of HR Departments, Country Heads of HR, Compliance Risk Managers, Audit Managers and line managers, it identifies or takes cognisance of identified people risks and develops strategies and plans to mitigate them.
It prioritize plans and interventions to identify, manage, eliminate or mitigate people risks.
Key Responsibilities:

Formulates input to the Group HR Strategy relating to own HR Area.

Develop and execute the annual Department Strategy, Business Plans within approved Group HR Strategy.

Develop and manage the department Staff Cost, CAPEX, OPEX and Projects budgets within approved Group HR Budget.

Leads and or manages projects relating to own HR Area.

Implements the Group HR Policies, procedures and processes relating to own HR area and provides line management with Expert guidance on matters arising thereof.

Represents the Group HR Function and or the Bank at external Regulatory/Industry/Corporate forums/meetings relating to own HR Area.

Develops, manages and or maintains relationships with Internal / External customers/stakeholders/supplies relating to own HR Area: Heads of Human Resources of

International Businesses, Risk profiling consultants, Head of Departments of Audit and Risk Divisions, other Heads of Departments.

Designs or participates in the design HR tools, policies, procedures and processes.

Provides secretarial support for business and or staff committees, schemes, initiatives or forums relating to own HR Area.Qualifications
For the above positions, the successful applicants should have:

A University degree from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education in HR or a Business - related field.

A professional HR qualification or equivalent - Certificate, Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma.

An MBA will be an added advantage.

8 years of Human Resource Management experience; 6 years at a senior management level with special focus on the particular position applied for.

Comprehensive understanding of HR Policies and Procedures.

Exceptional leadership, communication, planning & organizing, and people development skills.How to Apply
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please see; Head, Risk and Governance to submit your detailed application online quoting the job title/reference in the subject field.
3. Vacancy: Head, Reward and Policy
Ref: KCB-4
Function / Division: Group Human Resource Function
Job Level: MLE
Job Purpose:
Manages staff remuneration/pay and benefit schemes and programs (salary administration, remuneration surveys, Group ESOP Scheme, Group Bonus Scheme, Pension Schemes Liaison & Administration), the Job Evaluation Secretariat, the HR MIS System and Records, maintenance of HR Policies, HR Business Continuity Management Planning.
This role Provide expert advisory and analysis support for HR programs.
Key Responsibilities:

Leads and manages the department team of Staff (Performance, Learning and Development, Recognition, Disciplinary and Grievance Handling) Formulates input to the Group HR Strategy relating to own HR Area.

Develop and execute the annual Department Strategy, Business Plans within approved Group HR Strategy.

Develop and manage the department Staff Cost, CAPEX, OPEX and Projects budgets within approved Group HR Budget.

Leads and or manages projects relating to own HR Area.

Is accountable for the departmental risk and governance, develops and maintains risk and compliance controls, processes, documents and registers.

Implements the Group HR Policies, procedures and processes relating to own HR area and provides line management with Expert guidance on matters arising thereof.

Represents the Group HR Function and or the Bank at external Regulatory/Industry/Corporate forums/meetings relating to own HR Area.

Develops, manages and or maintains relationships with Internal / External customers/stakeholders/supplies relating to own HR Area: Heads of Human Resources of

International Businesses, Remunerations Survey Consultants, Job Evaluation Consultants, Pension Scheme Service providers (Administrators, Fund Managers, Lawyers, Property Managers), Functional Directors, Boards of Trustees of the Pension Scheme, ESOP Scheme), RBA, Finance Division, Heads of Departments and Retail Network Regional Office Managers,

Provides secretarial support for business and or staff committees, schemes, initiatives or forums relating to own HR Area.Qualifications

For the above positions, the successful applicants should have:

A University degree from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education in HR or a Business - related field.

A professional HR qualification or equivalent - Certificate, Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma.

An MBA will be an added advantage.

8 years of Human Resource Management experience; 6 years at a senior management level with special focus on the particular position applied for.

Comprehensive understanding of HR Policies and Procedures.

Exceptional leadership, communication, planning & organizing, and people development skills.How to Apply
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please see; Head, Reward and Policy to submit your detailed application online quoting the job title/reference in the subject field.
4. Vacancy: Head, Learning, Development and Talent
Ref: KCB-1
Function / Division: Group Human Resource Function
Job Level: MLE
Job Purpose:
To provide a framework for identifying learning options / curriculum / programs to meet business and staff needs, skill gaps and competency acquisition or development. This role also assesses the staff talent and skills level in the organization, identifies, manages and develops high potentials and talent through accelerated development, retraining, internal resourcing and external recruitment as may apply.
Key Responsibilities:

Leads and manages the department team of Staff (Performance, Learning and Development, Recognition, Disciplinary and Grievance Handling) Formulates input to the Group HR Strategy relating to own HR Area.

Develop and execute the annual Department Strategy, Business Plans within approved Group HR Strategy.

Develop and manage the department Staff Cost, CAPEX, OPEX and Projects budgets within approved Group HR Budget.

Leads and or manages projects relating to own HR Area.

Is accountable for the departmental risk and governance, develops and maintains risk and compliance controls, processes, documents and registers.

Implements the Group HR Policies, procedures and processes relating to own HR area and provides line management with EXPERT guidance on matters arising thereof.

Represents the Group HR Function and or the Bank at external Regulatory/Industry/Corporate forums/meetings relating to own HR Area.

Develops, manages and or maintains relationships with Internal / External customers/stakeholders/supplies relating to own HR Area: Heads of Human Resources of

International Businesses, Training Service Providers, Curriculum Developers, Internal, Coaches, Mentors, Assessors, Heads of Departments, and Learning Institutions.

Provides secretarial support for business and or staff committees, schemes, initiatives or forums relating to own HR Area.Qualifications
For the above positions, the successful applicants should have:

A University degree from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education in HR or a Business - related field.

A professional HR qualification or equivalent - Certificate, Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma.

An MBA will be an added advantage.

8 years of Human Resource Management experience; 6 years at a senior management level with special focus on the particular position applied for.

Comprehensive understanding of HR Policies and Procedures.

Exceptional leadership, communication, planning & organizing, and people development skills.If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please see; Head, Learning, Development and Talent to submit your detailed application online quoting the job title/reference in the subject field.
To be considered, your application must be received by 29th October 2014.
The Bank will provide competitive packages for the successful candidates.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.