Banking Job Opportunities in Kenya; Human Resource Business Partner

Job Title:    Human Resource Business Partner
JOB Ref:     HR 09/2014
Job Location:    Nairobi, Kenya
Employer:    KCB
Department: Human Resource
Reports to:    Director, Human Resources

About Us
We at KCB minimize compliance uncertainty by ensuring that the activities of the Group and all employees are conducted in accordance with all regulations, codes of conduct and standards of good practice applicable in all the jurisdictions we operate in, as well as conforming to internal policies and standards of operation, and with the highest ethical standards.

At KCB Group we adopt a zero tolerance position to all forms of corruption, bribery and unethical business practice, and at all times we consider and address the Reputational impact of the business decisions we make.

Job Overview:
The Human Resource Business Partner will be responsible for the provision of end to end HR partnership to the business in designated business units. The role is responsible for implementing organizational and people strategy to support the delivery of business goals. The job holder will serve as a consultant to management on Human Resource related issues, act as employee champion and change agent

Job Requirements:

•     An undergraduate degree in a business related field.
•     Human Resources professional qualifications are required.
•     An MBA/business related Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
•     At minimum of 8 years’ General HR experience with at least 4 years at Senior level management.
•     In depth knowledge and experience in resourcing, performance management, organizational design and workforce planning.
•     Strong management skills with the ability to influence others
•     Excellent relationship management skills.
•     Excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills
•     Ability to negotiate and/or reach consensus with all levels and positions within the Bank.
•     Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competencies in championing customer focus.
•     Demonstrated capacity to lead, coach and supervise team members effectively to deliver on targets.

Job Duties:

•     Provide generalist HR Business Partner support to the business.
•     Ensure the right structures, policies and processes are in place to support delivery of business strategy.
•     Provide strong HR consultancy, advice and coaching with regards to human capital to managers in the Businesses in order to effectively achieve business results.
•     Focus on talent and succession, resourcing, retention and Learning and Development of employees.
•     Manage staff resourcing and recruitment needs as per the approved staff establishment.
•     Act as a performance improvement driver and ensure consistent implementation of performance management processes.
•     Undertake internal customer and stakeholder engagements and resolve all HR related matters.
•     Monitor closure of HR business partnership issues arising from HR audits and employee surveys.
•     Provide accurate Management Information to support the decision making process.

A competitive salary awaits the successful candidate

Deadline: 16/05/2014

How to Apply:
Please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to:
Email: recruitment@kcb.co.ke