Group Human Resources Executive

SUMMARY:
Qualified Candidates

POSITION INFO:

Brief Description

• The main purpose of this position is to provide strategic direction to the Human Resources Department (HRD) of the bank). The Group HR Executive will lead the human resources strategy of the Bank, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mandate, regulatory environment, and future workforce needs. This role involves policy formulation, talent management and development, succession planning and fostering a high-performance culture while ensuring compliance with labour laws and central banking regulations.

Detailed Description

• The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping and executing the people strategy across all departments of the Bank and will be responsible for the overall leadership of the HRD.

They will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the HRD.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with the Bank’s objectives.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team on all HR matters.
• Ensure the bank’s HR policies are in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies to build a strong workforce.
• Oversee the development of leadership and succession planning programs for critical roles.
• Ensure the implementation of employee value proposition initiatives to attract and retain talent.
• Oversee the development of strategic workforce planning to ensure the right talent is available for future needs.
• Drive a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability across the bank.
• Ensure change management programs are implemented to support organizational transformation.
• Champion diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives through the appropriate structures.
• Foster employee engagement through structured feedback mechanisms and action plans.
• Oversee the design and implementation of fair and competitive remuneration structures aligned with industry benchmarks.
• Oversee performance management systems to ensure a performance driven culture across the Bank.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, banking regulations, and all governance standards.
• Oversee the development and enforcement of HR policies and procedures in line relevant HR standards.
• Oversee employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Oversee HR audits and ensure data protection compliance in HR systems.
• Oversee training initiatives related to leadership, digital banking, and regulatory updates.
• Leverage data-driven insights to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure quarterly and annual reporting to the relevant structures.
• Manage the performance of direct reports, promote and support career management and development within the department.

Job Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development,
• Business Administration, Social Sciences and related fields or equivalent qualification.
• 10 to 15 years’ progressive experience in human resources management and development,
• With a minimum of 5 years at senior management level.
• Experience in executive leadership and policy formulation.

Additional Requirements Include:

• Industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill
• Quality assurance knowledge and skill
• Strategic leadership and decision making
• Conceptual thinking
• Effective delegation
• Leading change
• Effective communication
• Establishing focus
• Driving results
• Promoting teamwork
• Developing and growing others
• Building & maintaining relationships
• Impact & influence
• Stakeholder management
• Ethical leadership