Head, Human Resources Division

Industry: Banking

Job Summary

Our client, a well-established Commercial Bank, is looking for an experienced and strategic HR leader to join its management team as Head of Human Resources Division. The successful candidate will lead the overall HR function, drive people strategies, strengthen organizational capabilities, and ensure effective talent management to support the bank's business objectives and long-term growth.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the overall HR strategy in alignment with the bank's business objectives, vision, and long-term growth plans.
• Lead the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, frameworks, and annual budgets.
• Act as a strategic business partner to senior management on workforce planning, organizational development, talent management, and succession planning.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, payroll, learning and development, and performance management.
• Drive organizational culture, employee engagement, retention, and initiatives to build a high-performance workforce.
• Establish leadership development and succession planning frameworks to ensure a strong talent pipeline.
• Oversee performance management systems and ensure alignment between individual, departmental, and organizational objectives.
• Provide strategic HR advice and recommendations to the CEO and management team on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and people-related matters.
• Monitor HR metrics, workforce trends, and people analytics to support management decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, banking regulations, corporate governance standards, and internal policies.
• Lead organizational change, restructuring, and workforce optimization initiatives when required.
• Strengthen collaboration between HR and other departments to support business and operational objectives.
• Develop the capabilities of the HR team through effective leadership, coaching, and professional development.
• Prepare and present HR reports, workforce analysis, and strategic recommendations to senior management and relevant committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Main Requirements:

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant HR experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial or senior leadership position.
• Strong experience in strategic HR management, organizational development, talent management, and workforce planning.
• Experience in the banking or financial services industry is highly preferred.
• Experience leading multiple HR functions and managing HR teams.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Expertise in compensation and benefits management.
• Good understanding of payroll management and performance management systems.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR governance.
• Experience in HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational development.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong employee engagement and retention capabilities.
• Effective time management and multitasking.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex HR matters.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and ethical judgment.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Flexible and responsive to business needs.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.