Talent Manager
Job Ref: HR 04/2013
The Position
Reporting to the Head of
Learning & Development, the role will contribute to the shaping of a
talent strategy for the Bank, and to implement specific talent
initiatives that will enable the Bank meet its current and future talent
pipeline requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Disseminate the standards of talent management in the KCB Group.
- Ensure specific Talent deliverables are implemented through the development of appropriate Talent Strategies.
- Consolidate and analyze the Group talent management information, data and statistics.
- Manage the movement of Group talent across KCB Group.
- Develop, maintain and review talent management matrices.
- Energize and drive the Management trainee, Graduate Clerk and Management Entry programs to deliver on the banks future talent pipeline requirements.
- Provide facilitation and support to the Functions in the development, co-ordination and management of the succession planning process, including the development of guidelines, tools, templates and appropriate success measures.
- Manage the career management and development process in the Bank, through effective development and implementation of appropriate guidelines, tools, and assessments.
- Source, implement and embed appropriate differentiated selection tools and assessment methodologies e.g. psychometric tests, in box exercises, assessment centers etc.
- Provide formal training to managers in the use of selection tools and assessment methodologies to ensure objective selection decisions are made.
- Develop and implement appropriate retention strategies to ensure the Bank keeps its high potential employees.
- Provide expertise and support to Functional Heads during annual talent reviews. Use the talent review outcomes to plan for future recruitment and career moves.
The Person
- University degree from a recognized institution and relevant HR professional qualifications.
- Possession of a postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 5 years Management Level experience within a busy HR Function.
- Experience in Talent, Learning & People Development.
- Detailed understanding of end to end Talent Management processes.
- Understanding of Skill Pool Management.
- Superior Recruitment & Selection skills with detailed understanding of cutting edge recruitment tools.
- Superior verbal, written, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated creativity and analytical skills.
- Interpersonal skills & proven ability to deal with people at senior level & cross functionally.
- Flexibility with the ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously.
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships.
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 May 27, 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
