{"id":107306,"date":"2026-08-12T06:19:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/head-of-people-and-culture\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T06:19:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:19:54","slug":"head-of-people-and-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/head-of-people-and-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of People and Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Head of People and Culture\", \"description\": \"Key roles and responsibilities\\nHuman Capital Strategy & Organizational Development\\nLead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Bank\u2019s Human Resource strategy, policies, practices, and procedures to support strategic objectives.\\nDevelop, review, and operationalize the Human Capital Alignment Plan for Sustainability HUCAPs framework and guide leadership in implementing initiatives that strengthen human capital and support business growth.\\nDevelop and oversee the annual Human Resource plan and budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and organizational goals.\\nDrive innovation in people management practices to enhance productivity, operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and long term organizational sustainability.\\nEmployee Experience, Culture & Sustainability\\nProvide strategic leadership in designing, embedding, and enhancing the employee experience journey to strengthen engagement, wellbeing, performance, and retention.\\nFoster a high-performance organizational culture aligned with the institution\u2019s values and strategic objectives.\\nLead organizational change and culture transformation initiatives that support long-term business sustainability.\\nEmbed ESG and sustainability principles into people strategies, leadership development, talent management, employee engagement programs, and performance management frameworks, including sustainability metrics in balanced scorecards.\\nTalent Management, Learning & Succession Planning\\nGuide management in implementing effective performance management, talent management, succession planning, learning and development, and career progression initiatives.\\nOversee workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies to attract, develop, and retain high-performing employees.\\nChampion leadership development, capability-building, and career development initiatives across the organization.\\nEnsure the establishment of robust succession plans for critical roles and key talent pipelines.\\nEmployee Relations, Compliance & Governance\\nEnsure compliance with approved HR policies and procedures, employment laws, labour regulations, and applicable regulatory requirements while promoting sound HR governance practices.\\nProvide strategic oversight of employee relations, grievance and disciplinary processes, occupational health and safety, and workplace wellbeing.\\nMaintain effective engagement with regulators, professional associations, labour unions, auditors, consultants, and other external stakeholders to support compliance and organizational effectiveness.\\nProvide strategic people and culture insights to Executive Management and relevant Board Committees on workforce sustainability, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness\\nStatutory Compliance & Tax Management\\nEnsure full compliance with statutory obligations, including tax filings VAT, PAYE, NSSF, WHT, LST and regulatory returns.\\nLiaise with regulatory bodies and tax authorities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of submissions.\\nOversee tax planning and tax risk management to ensure compliance.\\nLeadership & Financial Stewardship\\nOversee and manage the Human Resource and payroll budgets, ensuring effective utilization of resources and alignment with approved business objectives.\\nMonitor workforce-related costs, people investments, and HR initiatives to ensure value creation, operational efficiency, and sustainable financial performance.\\nPeople Leadership & Team Development\\nLead and develop the People and Culture team, ensuring delivery of high-quality HR services and effective execution of talent acquisition, performance management, reward management, employee relations, learning and development, succession planning, and retention initiatives across the employee lifecycle..\\nAcademic\/professional qualification and Experience:\\nBachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.\\nRelevant professional certification and\/or membership in recognized professional bodies e.g., CIPD, SHRM, HRMAU, or equivalent is an added advantage.\\n10+ years\u2019 experience in Human Resource Management, including experience leading transformation and organizational change initiatives, with at least 5 years at senior management level in a large organization, preferably a regulated financial institution.\\nProven track record in organizational development, culture transformation, performance management, talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, and change management.\\nKey competencies and skills:\\nStrong expertise in human capital strategy, organizational development, culture transformation, performance management, talent management, succession planning, employee relations, and HR governance.\\nDemonstrated ability to lead organizational change, embed sustainable people practices, and drive business transformation through effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.\\nAdvanced analytical, strategic th\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-11\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"KPMG\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-24T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> KPMG<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-24<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Key roles and responsibilities<br \/>Human Capital Strategy &#038; Organizational Development<br \/>Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Bank\u2019s Human Resource strategy, policies, practices, and procedures to support strategic objectives.<br \/>Develop, review, and operationalize the Human Capital Alignment Plan for Sustainability HUCAPs framework and guide leadership in implementing initiatives that strengthen human capital and support business growth.<br \/>Develop and oversee the annual Human Resource plan and budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and organizational goals.<br \/>Drive innovation in people management practices to enhance productivity, operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and long term organizational sustainability.<br \/>Employee Experience, Culture &#038; Sustainability<br \/>Provide strategic leadership in designing, embedding, and enhancing the employee experience journey to strengthen engagement, wellbeing, performance, and retention.<br \/>Foster a high-performance organizational culture aligned with the institution\u2019s values and strategic objectives.<br \/>Lead organizational change and culture transformation initiatives that support long-term business sustainability.<br \/>Embed ESG and sustainability principles into people strategies, leadership development, talent management, employee engagement programs, and performance management frameworks, including sustainability metrics in balanced scorecards.<br \/>Talent Management, Learning &#038; Succession Planning<br \/>Guide management in implementing effective performance management, talent management, succession planning, learning and development, and career progression initiatives.<br \/>Oversee workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies to attract, develop, and retain high-performing employees.<br \/>Champion leadership development, capability-building, and career development initiatives across the organization.<br \/>Ensure the establishment of robust succession plans for critical roles and key talent pipelines.<br \/>Employee Relations, Compliance &#038; Governance<br \/>Ensure compliance with approved HR policies and procedures, employment laws, labour regulations, and applicable regulatory requirements while promoting sound HR governance practices.<br \/>Provide strategic oversight of employee relations, grievance and disciplinary processes, occupational health and safety, and workplace wellbeing.<br \/>Maintain effective engagement with regulators, professional associations, labour unions, auditors, consultants, and other external stakeholders to support compliance and organizational effectiveness.<br \/>Provide strategic people and culture insights to Executive Management and relevant Board Committees on workforce sustainability, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness<br \/>Statutory Compliance &#038; Tax Management<br \/>Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations, including tax filings VAT, PAYE, NSSF, WHT, LST and regulatory returns.<br \/>Liaise with regulatory bodies and tax authorities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of submissions.<br \/>Oversee tax planning and tax risk management to ensure compliance.<br \/>Leadership &#038; Financial Stewardship<br \/>Oversee and manage the Human Resource and payroll budgets, ensuring effective utilization of resources and alignment with approved business objectives.<br \/>Monitor workforce-related costs, people investments, and HR initiatives to ensure value creation, operational efficiency, and sustainable financial performance.<br \/>People Leadership &#038; Team Development<br \/>Lead and develop the People and Culture team, ensuring delivery of high-quality HR services and effective execution of talent acquisition, performance management, reward management, employee relations, learning and development, succession planning, and retention initiatives across the employee lifecycle..<br \/>Academic\/professional qualification and Experience:<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.<br \/>Relevant professional certification and\/or membership in recognized professional bodies e.g., CIPD, SHRM, HRMAU, or equivalent is an added advantage.<br \/>10+ years\u2019 experience in Human Resource Management, including experience leading transformation and organizational change initiatives, with at least 5 years at senior management level in a large organization, preferably a regulated financial institution.<br \/>Proven track record in organizational development, culture transformation, performance management, talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, and change management.<br \/>Key competencies and skills:<br \/>Strong expertise in human capital strategy, organizational development, culture transformation, performance management, talent management, succession planning, employee relations, and HR governance.<br \/>Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, embed sustainable people practices, and drive business transformation through effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.<br \/>Advanced analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, supported by strong business acumen and sound decision-making in complex and evolving environments.<br \/>Excellent leadership, people management, and communication skills, with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams and driving organizational alignment and engagement<br \/>High levels of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to organizational values and sustainable business practices.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested candidates should submit their application, including a detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter, to hrservices@kpmg.co.ke quoting \u201c Head of People and Culture \u201d in the subject line by 24\u00a0August 2026 . If your career aspirations align with this exciting opportunity, please submit your application, including a detailed cover letter and your most recent r\u00e9sum\u00e9, indicating your current salary and salary expectations, to tz-fmrecruitment1@kpmg.co.tzopens in a new tab. quoting \u2018 Group Director of Finance \u2019 by 21st August 2026<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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