Talent Manager (Kenya Commercial Bank) Job Vacancy in Kenya

Kenya Commercial Bank, renowned for its diversity and growth in the Region is currently strengthening its support for group operations and business with the aim of maintaining Best Practice whilst also responding to the growing Business needs to support internal and external Customer Service delivery objectives and increase shareholder value.

To this end the following challenging position has arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.

Talent Manager

Job Ref: HR 06/2011

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

• Ensure specific Talent deliverables are implemented through the development of appropriate Talent Strategies.
• Energize and drive the Management trainee, Graduate Clerk and Management Entry programs to deliver on the banks future talent pipeline requirements.
• Manage the Leadership Development Process for the Bank.
• 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.
• Implement the Group Development Exchange Program.
• 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.
• Possession of a postgraduate degree or professional qualifications in a related field will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 4 years Management Level experience within a busy HR Function.
• Experience in 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 7th October 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.