Job Description
Our client, a large financial institution in Kenya, wishes to recruit results driven, visionary, strategic thinking, experienced and highly qualified leaders with
excellent credentials, proven experience, demonstrated capacity and know-how to fill various positions in the Human Resources Department. The ideal
candidates will be seasoned professionals with strong communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills. The role will suit individuals of high integrity
who can maintain confidentiality and work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Deputy Director, Resourcing and Reward Management
Reporting to: Director, Human Resources
The Deputy Director, Resourcing and Reward Management will be responsible for leading the institution’s Planning and Resourcing as well as Compensation
and Benefits Management functions. He/She will be responsible for attracting and recruiting the right employees and developing, implementing, and
maintaining an integrated and innovative reward strategy to attract, motivate and retain employees as well as recognize excellent performance and drive
employee engagement. He/She will be entrusted with the ongoing responsibility of identifying, developing and retaining top talent, and building a strong
employer brand and value proposition. The role is also responsible for administering all cash and non-cash benefits in the institution.
Key Responsibilities
• Formulate creative and innovative talent acquisition strategies
• Cultivate and manage a comprehensive, diverse talent pipeline
• Develop and execute innovative reward strategies
• Create and maintain annual operational plans focusing on resourcing, reward and recognition
• Implement workforce plans to align with strategic objectives
• Propose and execute improvements to the benefits program
• Efficiently manage the recruitment life cycle, optimizing cost-per-hire
• Oversee the Institution’s succession planning strategy
• Act as the custodian of the job evaluation process
Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Human Resources Option) or in Business Administration or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s degree in Human Resources Management/Development, Business Administration (Human Resource Management), Organisational
Management, Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• CHRP Certification, Higher Diploma in HR Management, or a similar HR qualification.
• Full membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM); or membership to other appropriate relevant professional body and in good
standing.
• At least Ten (10) years of experience in Resourcing and Reward Management in a large financial institution, international organization, or large Private or
Public organization; with at least five (5) years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience of working as a reward specialist in a large financial institution or comparable organisation providing advice and support on both pay and
non-pay issues.
• Experience in working with recruitment platforms and systems.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Job Evaluation.
• Demonstrable experience of leading pay and reward projects resulting in change and improvement to the organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of effective preparation and implementation of the HR budget, monitoring and reporting.
• Experience in implementing recruitment and retention strategies that have secured and retained high caliber candidates.
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