Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

Our client Rafiki Microfinance Bank, a leading financial institution in Kenya is looking for a Head of Talent & Organizational Development to lead and implement strategic talent management initiatives that align with the bank's growth objectives.

JOB PURPOSE

To develop and implement the Bank’s talent management strategy and build partnerships with the business to ensure alignment of talent strategy and services with the business strategy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy:

• To design and develop innovative and high impact talent management strategy aligned to the Bank’s overall strategy.


• To implement talent and organization strategy and build partnerships with the  enable and support implementation.


• To develop and implement talent management policies.   

Talent Management:

• To develop and implement high potential programme that involves identification, development and placements of high potential individuals (HIPOs’) in the Bank.


• To implement coaching in the Bank and ensure executive coaching for senior management.


• To undertake recruitment for key positions that build to the leadership and talent pipeline of the Bank.


• To implement annual organizational surveys and ensure corrective action on all areas of improvement.


• To ensure implementation of an effective performance management model including competency modelling.           


• To identify current and future talent and capability gaps and recommends innovative solutions to fill gaps


• To develop annual workforce plan along with the various business heads and execute the plans through applying creative resourcing techniques.


• To implement comprehensive and detailed on-boarding plans and ensure  seamless integration for all new staff.


• To Develop and implement programmes that focus on creating a leadership pipeline and conduct leadership assessments, using a combination of assessment tools, and provide feedback to Executive Committee (EXCOM).


• To oversee the development of the Bank’s annual training plan and its implementation and ensure alignment with the Talent Management strategy.


• To oversee the development and implementation of career paths.


• To develop a succession planning programme and implement.   

Talent Services.

• To act as the Custodian/keeper of employee rights as maintained in the labour  laws.


• To be responsible for maintaining a pulse in overall staff productivity trends.


• To advise executive committee on issues that may affect performance while also advising on interventions that can improve performance.


• To oversee employee pay and benefits to ensure that staff motivation is enhanced within approved cost management levels, and the Bank maintains a competitive edge in the industry. These include monthly staff payroll, bonuses as well as Leave Management.


• To develop modern Staff Welfare and Motivation schemes.


• To oversee staff access to the established staff insurance benefits- the Medical scheme, Group Life Cover and Group Personal Accident covers;


• To ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and payments e.g. NHIF, NSSF, HELB, PAYE among others.


• To develop and facilitate the implementation of the Talent & Organization Development Annual Budgets.


• To develop the employee loan policy and oversee the implementation of the     employee loan schemes. 

EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• MBA or Masters in a Social Discipline.


• Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Social Sciences Discipline.


• 10 years’ experience in Talent & Organization Development, with 5 years in Senior Management


• Banking experience is an added advantage


• Knowledge of Policies and procedures in Human Resources and social discipline management.


• Understanding of Business processes, objectives and strategies.


• Knowledge of Legislations and regulations in Human Resources and Labour laws.


• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.


• Excellent inter-personal and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent leadership, organizational, and planning skills.


• Excellent emotional intelligence skills and techniques.

To apply, kindly submit your application by sending your CV to executive@flexi-personnel.com  or on our ATS system

All applicants are advised to adhere to the application guidelines for consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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