Background

We are seeking a dedicated, self-motivated and highly organized Human Resource Manager who will be responsible for assisting the bank to develop and coordinate the best HR strategies, policies, initiatives and procedures. Also, to team up with line management to drive smooth industrial relations, performance management, training and compliance meanwhile assisting in management of staff cost to achieve bank’s Strategic Plan and Objectives.

Job Details

Job title: Human Resource Manager

Location: Moshi

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer Functionally

Main duties and responsibilities

Working under the department of Legal and Corporate affairs the incumbent will have primary responsibility for ensuring proper utilization of human resources to enhance effectiveness and profitability throughout the bank. These will be delivered through planning, designing and co-ordination of sound HR Strategies and by ensuring effective systems and procedures are in place for staff development, including specifically:

• Formulate, implement, monitor and report the progress of UCB HR Strategy.
• Recommend and institutionalize appropriate HR management systems and development of policies and Procedure.
• Maintenance of good employee relations and employment practices to always ensure a high degree of staff morale and discipline which will enhance efficient and effective utilization of manpower strategies with a view to optimizing synergy.
• Develop and implement staff welfare programmes and policies within the HR function so as to support the bank’s business strategies, e.g. reward policies, incentive schemes and social and sporting activities etc.
• Coordinating end to end onboarding hiring processes as per bank process and procedures
• Providing practical support & guidance to managers/supervisors throughout the recruitment process including coordinating probationary review with team leaders.
• Maintain updated HR databases with all relevant information
• Manage employee mobility and promotions through coordination of transfers and promotions.
• Coordinating with team leaders to ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures
• Prepare monthly statutory returns; pension funds, PAYE, SDL, HESLB, WCF, for submission to the relevant authorities
• Ensure all staff are assigned to KPI’s and ensure performance management system is conducted in line with existing bank guidelines and procedures.
• Assist team leaders with identifying poor performers and assist Management to develop personal development plans and monitor their progress.
• Preparation of periodic reports on staff details on new hires, exits, pending cases, transfers, promotions, training etc.
• Review and recommend changes to the organization structure in line with new business focus and organizational changes.
• Administration and implementation of the staff welfare programmes/Schemes e.g Medical Insurance, staff loans etc
• Formulate partnership across HR functions to deliver value added services to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
• Monitor quality and compliance with the performance management process as well as ensuring performance culture is instilled among employees.
• Set a tool to support HOD to identify their training needs for respective business units and ensure implementation of training framework.
• Handle staff grievances and initiate disciplinary procedures where necessary
• Other duties that may be assigned by your supervisors.

Educational qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Social Science or any other related field. Master’s degree in human resources management /HR Certification is an added advantage.

Experience & competencies required

• 5 years’ work experience, 3 of which should preferably be in a senior position in Human Resources Management in the banking Industry or private sector
• Demonstrated leadership skills with good command of oral and written knowledge of English.
• A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent manner.

• Formulate, implement, monitor and report the progress of UCB HR Strategy.
• Recommend and institutionalize appropriate HR management systems and development of policies and Procedure.
• Maintenance of good employee relations and employment practices to always ensure a high degree of staff morale and discipline which will enhance efficient and effective utilization of manpower strategies with a view to optimizing synergy.
• Develop and implement staff welfare programmes and policies within the HR function so as to support the bank’s business strategies, e.g. reward policies, incentive schemes and social and sporting activities etc.
• Coordinating end to end onboarding hiring processes as per bank process and procedures
• Providing practical support & guidance to managers/supervisors throughout the recruitment process including coordinating probationary review with team leaders.
• Maintain updated HR databases with all relevant information
• Manage employee mobility and promotions through coordination of transfers and promotions.
• Coordinating with team leaders to ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures
• Prepare monthly statutory returns; pension funds, PAYE, SDL, HESLB, WCF, for submission to the relevant authorities
• Ensure all staff are assigned to KPI’s and ensure performance management system is conducted in line with existing bank guidelines and procedures.
• Assist team leaders with identifying poor performers and assist Management to develop personal development plans and monitor their progress.
• Preparation of periodic reports on staff details on new hires, exits, pending cases, transfers, promotions, training etc.
• Review and recommend changes to the organization structure in line with new business focus and organizational changes.
• Administration and implementation of the staff welfare programmes/Schemes e.g Medical Insurance, staff loans etc
• Formulate partnership across HR functions to deliver value added services to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
• Monitor quality and compliance with the performance management process as well as ensuring performance culture is instilled among employees.
• Set a tool to support HOD to identify their training needs for respective business units and ensure implementation of training framework.
• Handle staff grievances and initiate disciplinary procedures where necessary
• Other duties that may be assigned by your supervisors.

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Good command of oral and written knowledge of English
• Structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments
• Independent work capability

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Social Science or any other related field.
• Master’s degree in human resources management /HR Certification is an added advantage.