Manager, Performance & Rewards

Role Overview

DIB Bank Kenya Limited (DIBBKE) is seeking a Manager for Performance & Rewards. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the Bank’s performance management, rewards, and recognition strategies and policies. The role aims to attract, retain, and motivate talent while ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory compliance, and market competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Management

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the performance management framework across the Bank.
• Coordinate the annual performance management cycle including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end evaluations.
• Manage and coordinate organization-wide efforts to ensure that performance management and improvement programs are developed using a data-driven approach.
• Contribute to the design and management of effective leadership, employee development, and talent management initiatives.
• Provide training and support to line managers and staff to ensure performance improvement plan (PIP) goals are achieved.
• Create a high-performance culture through effective goal setting, reviews, and pay-for-performance initiatives.
• Ensure consistency, fairness, and transparency in performance ratings and feedback.
• Analyse performance data to inform talent development, succession planning, and rewards decisions.
• Implement processes for tracking progression from goal setting to year-end evaluations.
• Conduct periodic salary and compensation surveys to ensure remuneration packages remain competitive.

Compensation and Benefits

• Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits structures (base pay, variable pay, incentives, and allowances).
• Conduct regular benchmarking and salary surveys with industry partners, especially within the Kenyan banking sector.
• Administer the Bank’s salary review process, bonus payouts, and job grading systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) guidelines, and statutory requirements.
• Forecast and manage the remuneration budget in collaboration with Finance and senior management.
• Spearhead job evaluation exercises to establish fair compensation and competitive salary structures.

Rewards Strategy and Recognition

• Develop total rewards strategies and policies that support employee engagement.
• Drive reward-based recognition programmes that reinforce organisational values.
• Advise leadership on reward-related matters including retention strategies and executive compensation.
• Regularly review reward policies for alignment with strategic objectives.

Governance and Reporting

• Prepare management and regulatory reports as required (e.g., CBK).
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, labour laws, and financial regulations.
• Maintain accurate and secure records of compensation decisions.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification in HR, Compensation, or Reward Management (e.g., CIPD, GRP, CHRP-K) is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 6–8 years’ experience in HR.
• At least 3 years in performance and rewards management, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Knowledge of Kenyan labour laws, compensation structures, and CBK regulations is essential.

Competencies and Skills

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Solid understanding of performance and reward frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in HRIS and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, SAP, etc.).
• Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to careers@dibkenya.co.ke by Friday, 27th February 2026. Please quote Manager, Performance & Rewards as the Subject of the email application.