Head, People & Culture job at Standard Bank Group
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Head, People & Culture
2026-02-26T08:56:45+00:00
Standard Bank Group
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Banking
Human Resources, Management, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-03-10T17:00:00+00:00
8

 

Job Description

To provide strategic direction to Country Leadership on all People & Culture(P&C) requirements. Develop and align the P&C strategy for the country to the Group P&C Strategy, Group Business Unit strategies and the country ‘s strategic imperatives. Accountable for implementing the P&C strategy and the delivery of P&C services, policies and programs across the business. Act an active member of the country executive team.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Human Resources or related is required
  • Post Graduate degree in Business Commerce, Human Resources or Social Science is an advantage
  • Required/mandatory: registration with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and possession of a valid annual Practising Certificate in accordance with the HRMP Act, 2012.
  • Required/mandatory: CHRP-K qualification (or recognised equivalent certification) from HRMPEB.
  • Master’s Degree Human Resources is preferred

Experience Required:

  • Minimum 10 years’ progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years operating at senior management level.
  • Demonstrated governance awareness and ability to discharge fiduciary responsibilities consistent with the Companies Act (2015), where applicable.
  • Demonstrable and current knowledge of the Employment Act (2007), Labour Relations Act (2007), and Occupational Safety and Health Act (2007).
  • Proven experience managing industrial relations in Kenya, including engagement with trade unions and collective bargaining processes.
  • Working as a strategic partner to business leadership across the geography, including multiple portfolios and locations.
  • Leadership experience within a multinational or matrix structure with the executive and senior management teams in a complex environment including alignment with global HR frameworks and international labour standards.
  • Proven track record of driving people strategies n complex, dynamic organisations.
  • Provide strategic direction to Country Leadership on all People & Culture(P&C) requirements.
  • Develop and align the P&C strategy for the country to the Group P&C Strategy, Group Business Unit strategies and the country ‘s strategic imperatives.
  • Accountable for implementing the P&C strategy and the delivery of P&C services, policies and programs across the business.
  • Act an active member of the country executive team.
  • Strategic direction
  • P&C strategy development and alignment
  • Implementation of P&C strategy
  • Delivery of P&C services, policies and programs
  • Executive team membership
  • Governance awareness
  • Fiduciary responsibilities
  • Knowledge of Kenyan employment and labor laws
  • Industrial relations management in Kenya
  • Engagement with trade unions
  • Collective bargaining processes
  • Strategic partnership with business leadership
  • Leadership in multinational/matrix structures
  • Alignment with global HR frameworks
  • Adherence to international labor standards
  • Driving people strategies in complex organizations
  • Degree in Human Resources or related is required
  • Post Graduate degree in Business Commerce, Human Resources or Social Science is an advantage
  • Registration with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and possession of a valid annual Practising Certificate in accordance with the HRMP Act, 2012.
  • CHRP-K qualification (or recognised equivalent certification) from HRMPEB.
  • Master’s Degree Human Resources is preferred
postgraduate degree
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Vacancy title:
Head, People & Culture

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Human Resources, Management, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Standard Bank Group

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 10 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Description

To provide strategic direction to Country Leadership on all People & Culture(P&C) requirements. Develop and align the P&C strategy for the country to the Group P&C Strategy, Group Business Unit strategies and the country ‘s strategic imperatives. Accountable for implementing the P&C strategy and the delivery of P&C services, policies and programs across the business. Act an active member of the country executive team.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Human Resources or related is required
  • Post Graduate degree in Business Commerce, Human Resources or Social Science is an advantage
  • Required/mandatory: registration with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and possession of a valid annual Practising Certificate in accordance with the HRMP Act, 2012.
  • Required/mandatory: CHRP-K qualification (or recognised equivalent certification) from HRMPEB.
  • Master’s Degree Human Resources is preferred

Experience Required:

  • Minimum 10 years’ progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years operating at senior management level.
  • Demonstrated governance awareness and ability to discharge fiduciary responsibilities consistent with the Companies Act (2015), where applicable.
  • Demonstrable and current knowledge of the Employment Act (2007), Labour Relations Act (2007), and Occupational Safety and Health Act (2007).
  • Proven experience managing industrial relations in Kenya, including engagement with trade unions and collective bargaining processes.
  • Working as a strategic partner to business leadership across the geography, including multiple portfolios and locations.
  • Leadership experience within a multinational or matrix structure with the executive and senior management teams in a complex environment including alignment with global HR frameworks and international labour standards.
  • Proven track record of driving people strategies n complex, dynamic organisations.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Human Resource jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, March 10 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 26-02-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 26-02-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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