Chief manager HR-Business Partnering - Centenary Bank (1 Position)

Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline is 2nd May 2013

The Role : To develop, implement, monitor & evaluate the HR Business Partnering frame work in line with the bank’s business strategy and drive the achievement of unit objectives and overall Bank’s objectives through the implementation of HR strategy and policies.
Key Result Areas:
  • Develop and establish and monitor implementation of the HR Business Partnering model in the Bank to align the HR agenda with Business growth strategies.
  • Partner with senior management teams to identify current and future staff business needs,  and design appropriate HR & OD strategies, plans, structures and interventions to enable the Bank achieve its short and long term business plans. 
  • Provide the strategic interface between HR and specific Divisions to integrate a strategic approach to people management and act as a catalyst for innovation by driving change to achieve alignment aimed at effective and efficient  frontline service delivery.
  • Develop, review, roll out and monitor the implementation of the Bank’s Performance Management System and Performance Improvement plan process to create a high performance culture bank wide, at both individual and organizational level. 
  • Guide and direct the activities of HR staff and project teams to ensure effective HR operational support to line managers
  • Support organizational change by ensuring that the appropriate  structures are in place as a means of identifying productivity improvement opportunities, communicating reporting relationships, defining jobs and projecting the growth strategies of the Bank in line with the bank staffing plan and budget
  • Work in partnership with Senior management teams, develop a business/ productivity  driven resourcing  strategy and monitor delivery of the strategy in order to enable the Bank achieve its business plan.
  • Asses the need for talent, coordinate and implement succession planning and talent management strategies that will support the delivery of business requirements in relation to the current and future competence, knowledge and skills needs for the Bank
  • Monitor and review bank HR metrics including specific Divisions / regions in order to define staffing risks and challenges and engage line divisions and stake holders on corrective and collective actions.
  • Manage the performance of staff under direct supervision in accordance with the Performance Management guidelines.

Qualification: 
  • Bachelors degree plus a post graduate qualifications in the field of HRM, Organizational psychology and /or business administration. A Masters Degree in the relevant field is an added advantage.
  • At least 5 years of practical and progressive experience in an HR Management role at a Senior level in a reputable organization preferably in a financial institution or FMCG.
  • Hands  on  experience in HR Business partnering and in using the balanced score card as a performance management tool.
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills with proven ability in building, leading and working with teams.
  • A high level of integrity, strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
  • Thorough and proven understanding of HR best in class practices.
  • Hands  on experience in using HR information systems and project management for business support.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks .
  • Creative & innovative  with a customer centric disposition

Interested persons who fully meet the above specifications are invited to apply:
Down load an application for employment form on this website, fill it and enclose a CV, certified copies of all academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, postal and email address of both applicant, and three competent referees to reach  not later than 2nd May 2013, to:
The General Manager Human Resources,    
Centenary Rural Development Bank