Human Resources Business Partner At Gulf African Bank

Job PurposeResponsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management, formulates partnerships across various functions to deliver value-added services that reflects the business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesDeveloping the HR agenda, support in the development of HR strategies, policies, and practices to attract, motivate and retain staff at eh same time create a favorable working environment that fosters collaboration;Analyze trends and metrics in partnership to develop solutions, programs and policies;Assess workplace performance and find issues hampering productivity;Undertake recruitment and selection of suitable candidates for the functions in line with the resourcing strategy;Undertake reward and recognition activities:Manage employee engagement activities, including settling disputes and dealing with complaints or grievances;Consults with line management, providing HR guidance on matters people;Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required;Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions);Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention;Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation;Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers;Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning;Identifies training needs for business units and provide coaching when required;Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.Skills & ExperienceAnalytical abilities to assess performance and understand long-term strategies.Bachelor's degreeCHRP Certified ProfessionalMinimum of 8 years of experience in HR with at least 3 years in HR partnership.Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including structure & work design, productivity analysis talent acquisition, compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management among others.Creativity to come up with solutions and deal with the unique challenges of today's dynamic business world.Organization skills to manage HR for different departments and teams.Communication skills to discuss strategies with executives and explain plans and requirements to managers and employees.Excellent interpersonal and relations building skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Good coaching skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficient with SAGE or related HR software and ability to use social media to connect with talent.