KCB Head, Learning, Development and Talent Vacancy

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 position which will all report to the Group Human Resource Director.

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.

How to Apply

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please CLICK HERE 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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted.