Talent Manager

Purpose

Reporting to the Head, Learning, Talent and Development is responsible for the management of the Group HR Talent Management Framework in liaison with HR Business Partners, Senior HR Advisors, Resourcing Managers, Executive and Senior Line Management. The framework entails planning for adequate resource cover and ensuring a healthy talent pipeline, career planning and development, developing competent employees and leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

·        Collaborates with HR Business Partners, Senor HR Advisors, and senior line management to assess development needs, performing gap analysis, designing and leading programs that build people management and leadership skills and capabilities.

·        Provides support to line management all phases/aspects of talent management such as succession management, assessment, talent pipelines, selection processes , skill pool management, competency definition (leadership and technical)

·        Develops and or manages talent management programs and or initiatives: Executive Leadership Development, Critical Skills Acquisition, Management Trainee Program, Management Entry Program, Annual Internship, Group Exchange Program, International Assignment and International Training.

·        Providing advisory support to line management in developing training programs that align with the Bank's talent management plans.

·        Manages the annual 360 degree feedback process.

·        In liaison or collaboration with Service Providers, coordinates the development delivery of talent management training programs.

·        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, Coaches, Mentors, Assessors, Heads of Departments, and Learning Institutions.

·        Coordinates and executes talent audits across the Group.

·        Maintain data, records and statistics relating to own HR area: talent lists and documents, data, critical roles lists, tools, assessments, performance, talent maps, talent pools, competency frameworks, talent audits, skill audits.

Qualifications and Requirements

·        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.

·        5 years of Human Resource Management experience; with at least 4 years' experience in talent management and learning delivery.

·        Sound understanding of HR Policies and Procedures.

·        Knowledge of Labour and Employment Laws and HR Regulatory Guidelines

·        Leadership, customer service, communication, planning & organizing, and people management skills.

·        Computer Literacy.

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.  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 and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke

NB: In the event that you are successful, we will require that you provide us with a Certificate of Good Conduct that is not more than 6months old.

To be considered your application must be received by Feb. 20, 2015.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

JOB REF: HR-05/2015