Human Resource Manager at Uchumi Commercial Bank

We are seeking a dedicated, self-motivated and highly organized Human Resource Manager who will be responsible for assisting the bank to develop and coordinate the best HR strategies, policies, initiatives and procedures. Also, to team up with line management to drive smooth industrial relations, performance management, training and compliance meanwhile assisting in management of staff cost to achieve bank’s Strategic Plan and Objectives.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, implement, monitor and report the progress of UCB HR Strategy.
• Recommend and institutionalize appropriate HR management systems and development of policies and Procedure.
• Maintenance of good employee relations and employment practices to always ensure a high degree of staff morale and discipline which will enhance efficient and effective utilization of manpower strategies with a view to optimizing synergy.
• Develop and implement staff welfare programmes and policies within the HR function so as to support the bank’s business strategies, e.g. reward policies, incentive schemes and social and sporting activities etc.
• Coordinating end to end onboarding hiring processes as per bank process and procedures.
• Providing practical support & guidance to managers/supervisors throughout the recruitment process including coordinating probationary review with team leaders.
• Maintain updated HR databases with all relevant information.
• Manage employee mobility and promotions through coordination of transfers and promotions.
• Coordinating with team leaders to ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly statutory returns; pension funds, PAYE, SDL, HESLB, WCF, for submission to the relevant authorities.
• Ensure all staff are assigned to KPI’s and ensure performance management system is conducted in line with existing bank guidelines and procedures.
• Assist team leaders with identifying poor performers and assist Management to develop personal development plans and monitor their progress.
• Preparation of periodic reports on staff details on new hires, exits, pending cases, transfers, promotions, training etc.
• Review and recommend changes to the organization structure in line with new business focus and organizational changes.
• Administration and implementation of the staff welfare programmes/Schemes e.g Medical Insurance, staff loans etc.
• Formulate partnership across HR functions to deliver value added services to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Monitor quality and compliance with the performance management process as well as ensuring performance culture is instilled among employees.
• Set a tool to support HOD to identify their training needs for respective business units and ensure implementation of training framework.
• Handle staff grievances and initiate disciplinary procedures where necessary.
• Other duties that may be assigned by your supervisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Social Science or any other related field.
• 5 years’ work experience, 3 of which should preferably be in a senior position in Human Resources Management in the banking Industry or private sector.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Good command of oral and written knowledge of English.
• A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent manner.
• Ability to develop and coordinate HR strategies, policies, initiatives and procedures.
• Experience in industrial relations.
• Proficiency in performance management.
• Skills in training coordination.
• Compliance management.
• Staff cost management.
• Ability to formulate, implement, monitor and report HR Strategy.
• Ability to institutionalize appropriate HR management systems and develop policies and procedures.
• Experience in employee relations and employment practices.
• Ability to develop and implement staff welfare programmes and policies.
• Experience in end-to-end onboarding and hiring processes.
• Skills in providing practical support & guidance to managers/supervisors throughout the recruitment process.
• Ability to coordinate probationary reviews.
• Proficiency in maintaining updated HR databases.
• Experience in managing employee mobility and promotions.
• Ability to coordinate with team leaders for HR policy compliance.
• Skills in preparing monthly statutory returns (pension funds, PAYE, SDL, HESLB, WCF).
• Experience in ensuring staff are assigned to KPIs and conducting performance management.
• Ability to assist team leaders with identifying poor performers and developing personal development plans.
• Skills in preparing periodic reports on staff details.
• Ability to review and recommend changes to the organization structure.
• Experience in administration and implementation of staff welfare programmes/schemes (Medical Insurance, staff loans).
• Ability to formulate partnerships across HR functions.
• Skills in improving work relationships, building morale, increasing productivity and retention.
• Ability to monitor quality and compliance with the performance management process.
• Experience in setting tools to support HODs to identify training needs and implementing training framework.
• Skills in handling staff grievances and initiating disciplinary procedures.

How to apply

Applicants should send a written application including a current CV with full details of previous and current employment, qualifications, copies of academic certificates, and referees to:

Chief Executive Officer
Uchumi Commercial Bank Limited
P.O. Box 7811 Moshi

Email: [email protected]

Deadline: 15th July 2026