1.     Business Strategy - HR Business Alignment                                                                             

§   Formulate and execute the Human Capital Strategy, aligned with the business and Group HR Strategy.

§   Take responsibility for all functional aspects of Human Capital, as per the employee work-cycle.

§   Ensure that the talent and retention strategy remuneration, employment relations (IR) and L&D strategies are aligned with Bank’s and Human Capital strategy.

§   Ensure talent development initiatives meet business needs, are delivered cost effectively, timely and efficient in line with Group’s principles.

2.     Risk and Compliance

§   Is responsible for risk and compliance and act as Principal Risk Owner of the banks “People risk”.

§   Monitor the external environment (e.g., regulations, market trends) and internal environment (e.g., culture skills) and proactively identify risks and compliance challenges for the Bank.

§   Develop and manage sound HR practices for the purpose of governance and compliance.

3.     Oversight and Leadership of HR Operations (Business Impact).    

§   Work in close relationship with the Centers of Expertise to provide operational support and implement HR projects related to the business unit priorities and company-wide macro-project implementation

§   Ensure efficient HR shared services (Employee Benefits Administration, IR and Training) are administered as per laid down policy provisions.

4.     Human Capital Architecture

§   Compile manpower plans for the Bank, in consultation with the management, considering strategic objectives, key positions, staffing capability, skills levels and requirements.

§   Manage and implement the recruitment and selection policy to ensure optimal resourcing levels, and support line management appropriately     

§   Development, manage, execute, and monitor a Learning Development Strategy and Policy for the Group as a Shared Service  (onboarding, training, development) and ensure optimization of skills and competencies for all employees ensuring all internal and external demands and needs are met.

§   Implement and monitor the performance review and performance management process within the business units  

§   Manage the Bank’s remuneration and benefits in alignment with Group HR practices and legislative requirements

§   Oversee employee relations and address issues proactively