KCB Senior HR Advisor

Senior HR Advisor

Job Ref: HR 06/2013

The Position
Reporting to the HR Business Partner, Head Office & International Businesses , the Senior Advisor will provide HR support to Head Office & International Businesses to ensure requisite support, challenge and value addition to increase operational efficiency and grow market share.

Key responsibilities

• Manage staff resourcing and recruitment needs as per approved staff establishment.
• Apply HRM expertise and knowledge to maximize the potential of human capital within a strategic context.
• Provide strong HR consultancy, advice and coaching to managers in Head Office & International Businesses.
• Focus on Talent and Succession, Resourcing, Retention and Learning and Development of Employees.
• Manage and maintain performance management for Head Office & International Businesses in order to achieve high Performance.
• Monitor and control staff operational costs at optimal levels.
• Undertake internal customers and stakeholder engagements and resolve all HR related matters.
• Monitor closure of HR business partnership issues arising from HR Audits and Employee Surveys.
• Manage Career development and progression for the Head Office & International Businesses staff.
• Resolve internal customer queries, conflicts and complaints (HR help desk issues/telephone calls, walk- in customers)

The Person must have

• University Degree from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a postgraduate degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a HR Generalist role
• Knowledge of Talent and Skill pool management
• Knowledge and application of the Bank's products, services and policies
• Experience of implementing a wide range of process improvement activities
• Must display superior verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organization.
• Demonstrated creativity and analytical ability.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with a diverse group

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 16th July 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.