Human Resources and RecruitmentFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
Role Purpose
This role is responsible for aligning the business unit’s people’s strategy with its overall business strategy. Working closely with line managers and key stakeholders, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) supports the setting of priorities, drives value-adding initiatives, and contributes to the delivery of business results.
The HR Business Partner serves as the primary point of contact for all HR matters within the supported units. The role provides guidance on HR policies, processes, and execution, ensuring a positive and consistent employee and manager experience across the full employee lifecycle within the assigned areas.
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Advisory: Serve as the single point of contact for the supported business units, providing strategic and operational HR advice while building managers’ capability to effectively lead and manage their teams.
Organizational Culture: Support the development and sustenance of a strong organizational culture, while continuously enhancing the overall employee experience.
Talent Acquisition: Participate in talent acquisition activities, including job profiling, interviewing, and onboarding, to ensure the attraction and integration of the right talent.
Change Catalyst: Lead and support the communication and implementation of change initiatives, acting as a change catalyst within the business unit.
Coaching & Mentoring: Act as a counsellor, coach, and mentor to staff and line managers on HR-related matters.
Performance Management: Coordinate and drive the development of a high-performance culture through the effective implementation of integrated performance management frameworks and appropriate success measures.
Learning & Development: Coordinate and, where required, administer training and development initiatives, including training needs assessments and mitigation plans.
Business Strategy Alignment: Support the business in aligning people and business strategies, directions, and objectives through appropriate HR advice and interventions (e.g. aligning role profiles to emerging strategies and assessing the people impact of process re-engineering initiatives).
Core Accountabilities and Deliverables
Deliver effective people strategy execution, with clear alignment between business objectives, workforce plans, and HR interventions.
Contribute to a strong and consistent organizational culture through engagement initiatives and improved employee experience outcomes.
Support the end-to-end talent lifecycle, including approved job profiles, interview participation, onboarding effectiveness, and probation management within agreed timelines.
Enable a high-performance culture through the effective rollout and monitoring of performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and calibration outcomes.
Ensure HR policies, processes, and practices are consistently applied and adhered to, supporting governance, audit, and risk requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
Academic Qualifications and Certifications
Minimum - Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Finance, Social Sciences, or a related field from a recognized University or College. (Master’s degree an added advantage).
Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
A current member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM K) or similar reputable HR professional body.
Experience Requirements
At least 7 – 10 years in an HR Relationship Management position with experience in core areas of HR (Talent acquisition, Employee relations, Reward appreciation, Talent management, Learning & Development, HR Services).
At least 3 years of team leadership experience.
Knowledge and/or experience with national and regional labor law, and tax and social security regulations.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Equity Bank recruitment portal on equitybank.taleo.net.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Equity Bank recruitment portal. To apply, visit the following link: Equity Bank Kenya Application Portal. Ensure you are logged into the Taleo system to complete your application.
