Head of People and Culture – National Development Bank

Job Description

Role Responsibilities

Strategic Human Capital Leadership

•  Develop and implement a People and Culture strategy aligned with the institution’s business objectives.
•  Drive organizational transformation by fostering a performance-driven culture.
• Oversee workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Partner with the Executive Committee to align HR initiatives with business strategy.

Talent Acquisition and Retention

• Develop a comprehensive talent management framework to attract and retain top talent.
•  Implement best practices in recruitment, onboarding, and employee value proposition (EVP).
• Design and oversee career development programs to enhance employee growth.

Employee Engagement and Experience

•  Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and high performance.
•  Conduct regular employee engagement surveys and develop action plans to address gaps.
• Lead employee recognition and well-being initiatives to boost morale and productivity.

Performance Management and Learning & Development

• Oversee the performance management framework, ensuring clear KPIs and accountability.
• Implement robust learning and development programs to upskill employees.
• Develop leadership and mentorship programs to strengthen succession planning.

Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Develop and drive the institution’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda.
• Ensure a fair and equitable work environment with strong employee relations.
• Promote workplace flexibility and work-life balance initiatives.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, labor regulations, and HR best practices.
• Handle complex employee relations issues, including grievances and disputes.
• Foster strong partnerships with labor unions, regulatory bodies, and industry HR forums.

Digital HR Transformation & Workforce Analytics

• Implement HR technology solutions to enhance efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
• Use people analytics to track workforce trends and improve HR strategies.
• Automate HR processes to improve the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Human Capital, Organizational Development, or MBA is an advantage.
• HR certifications (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, CHRP) are preferred

Experience

• 10+ years in senior HR leadership roles, preferably in the financial sector.
• Proven experience in organizational culture transformation and employee engagement.
• Experience in managing HR digital transformation and workforce analytics.

Knowledge & Skills required

• Strategic HR Leadership Ability to develop and align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Talent Management Strong expertise in talent acquisition, retention, and workforce planning.
• Employee Engagement & Culture Ability to create an engaging, high-performance, and inclusive workplace.
• Organizational Development Experience in driving change management and cultural transformation.
• Performance & Learning Development Strong understanding of performance management frameworks and learning initiatives.
• DEI & Employee Relations Expertise in diversity, inclusion, and workplace relations.
• HR Compliance & Risk Management Knowledge of labor laws, employment regulations, and HR governance.
• HR Digitalization & People Analytics Ability to leverage technology and workforce analytics for decision-making.

Closing Date: 17 April 2025

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