Summary: Human Capital Strategy & Organizational Development

Job Details

  • Deadline: Aug 24, 2026
  • Company: MyJobMag
  • Location: Kenya

Job Description

Key roles and responsibilities

Human Capital Strategy & Organizational Development

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Bank’s Human Resource strategy, policies, practices, and procedures to support strategic objectives.
  • Develop, review, and operationalize the Human Capital Alignment Plan for Sustainability (HUCAPs) framework and guide leadership in implementing initiatives that strengthen human capital and support business growth.
  • Develop and oversee the annual Human Resource plan and budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and organizational goals.
  • Drive innovation in people management practices to enhance productivity, operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and long term organizational sustainability.

Employee Experience, Culture & Sustainability

  • Provide strategic leadership in designing, embedding, and enhancing the employee experience journey to strengthen engagement, wellbeing, performance, and retention.
  • Foster a high-performance organizational culture aligned with the institution’s values and strategic objectives.
  • Lead organizational change and culture transformation initiatives that support long-term business sustainability.
  • Embed ESG and sustainability principles into people strategies, leadership development, talent management, employee engagement programs, and performance management frameworks, including sustainability metrics in balanced scorecards.

Talent Management, Learning & Succession Planning

  • Guide management in implementing effective performance management, talent management, succession planning, learning and development, and career progression initiatives.
  • Oversee workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies to attract, develop, and retain high-performing employees.
  • Champion leadership development, capability-building, and career development initiatives across the organization.
  • Ensure the establishment of robust succession plans for critical roles and key talent pipelines.

Employee Relations, Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure compliance with approved HR policies and procedures, employment laws, labour regulations, and applicable regulatory requirements while promoting sound HR governance practices.
  • Provide strategic oversight of employee relations, grievance and disciplinary processes, occupational health and safety, and workplace wellbeing.
  • Maintain effective engagement with regulators, professional associations, labour unions, auditors, consultants, and other external stakeholders to support compliance and organizational effectiveness.
  • Provide strategic people and culture insights to Executive Management and relevant Board Committees on workforce sustainability, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness

Statutory Compliance & Tax Management

  • Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations, including tax filings (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, WHT, LST) and regulatory returns.
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies and tax authorities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of submissions.
  • Oversee tax planning and tax risk management to ensure compliance.

Leadership & Financial Stewardship

  • Oversee and manage the Human Resource and payroll budgets, ensuring effective utilization of resources and alignment with approved business objectives.
  • Monitor workforce-related costs, people investments, and HR initiatives to ensure value creation, operational efficiency, and sustainable financial performance.

People Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead and develop the People and Culture team, ensuring delivery of high-quality HR services and effective execution of talent acquisition, performance management, reward management, employee relations, learning and development, succession planning, and retention initiatives across the employee lifecycle..

Academic/professional qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • Relevant professional certification and/or membership in recognized professional bodies (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, HRMAU, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
  • 10+ years’ experience in Human Resource Management, including experience leading transformation and organizational change initiatives, with at least 5 years at senior management level in a large organization, preferably a regulated financial institution.
  • Proven track record in organizational development, culture transformation, performance management, talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, and change management.

Key competencies and skills

  • Strong expertise in human capital strategy, organizational development, culture transformation, performance management, talent management, succession planning, employee relations, and HR governance.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, embed sustainable people practices, and drive business transformation through effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
  • Advanced analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, supported by strong business acumen and sound decision-making in complex and evolving environments.
  • Excellent leadership, people management, and communication skills, with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams and driving organizational alignment and engagement
  • High levels of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to organizational values and sustainable business practices.

How to Apply

Apply by email: services@myjobmag.co.ke

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