Country Human Resources Officer Ref No: 13018457 at CITIBANK

Job Purpose:

•     Drive and support strategic Human Resources initiatives to the Business to ensure that set objectives are achieved.
•     Support the CCO in the development of HR strategy, policies and integration initiatives.
•     Responsible for coordinating key HR functions.
•     Determine staffing strategies and implement initiatives that will make Citi an employer of choice.
•     Develop appropriate HR strategy/policy in conjunction with the Division and Regional HR.
•     Provide high quality, value added advice to Senior Management on HR issues.
•     Work within the broader Citi environment to achieve country objectives.
•     Ensure compensation and benefit plans are aligned with Company philosophy and local market.
•     Develop a network within the African HR community to ensure that best practice is leveraged upon.

Job Background/context:

•     Strategic partnership with the business for overall success.
•     Positioning long-term compensation strategies within the constraints of the market, cost to the company and future of the business.
•     Highly demanding client group
•     Managing strategies to ensure compliance with the various laws such as employment equity, labour and tax laws and business growth requirements.
•     Supporting new business initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

•     Develop and implement strategic HR initiatives that are aligned with overall business objectives. Ensures that support and direction are provided in line with the role of HR as a strategic business partner.
•     Provide overall direction on the people dimension of the business
•     Develop and implement employee relations strategies to meet overall business goals.
•     Develop and manage in collaboration with line management, an effective staff communication strategy with clearly designated responsibility between HR and units for the various communication tools and channels.
•     Ensures a strategic approach for training and development initiatives as identified from a strong performance management system.
•     Ensures that reward system is strategically positioned to drive a strong pay for performance culture and to enable the Bank achieve its philosophy to attract, motivate, engage and retain people
•     Articulate staffing plans and focus on targeted talent recruitment initiatives that are aligned with overall business objectives.
•     Make Citi a great place to work and positioned as an Employer of choice through various initiatives.
•     Focus on talent management and progression by developing and implementing applicable initiatives.
•     Manage HR Financials and PSP within acceptable levels and ensuring appropriate controls within the HR Function.
•     Development of the policies and procedures to implement adopted strategies and ensure compliance.
•     Ensure that there are periodic Country Senior Human Resources Committee meeting to address key employee issues in line with industry practices and Citi’s strategy.

Qualifications
Knowledge/Experience:

•     15+ years HR experience with 8+ years at senior management level.
•     In–depth understanding of HR pillars covering; Total Reward Management, Talent Development and Management, Organizational Development, Capability and Effectiveness, Employee Relations, Training and Development and Recruitment

Personal Attributes:

•     Driven and Results Oriented
•     Sound Business Judgments
•     Integrity
•     Clear decisions making under pressure
•     Good inter personal skills
•     Change Agent

Qualifications:

•     A good University degree
•     Post graduate business degree is strongly recommended

Values:

•     Leadership
•     Change Management
•     Decision Making
•     Team Player
•     Respect and Balance
•     Accountability
•     Compliance & Controls
•     Commitment to Learning
•     Ownership