Afreximbank: Assistant Manager, Human Resources

**Reference Number**: SRBLR-AMHR-PM1

**Responsibilities**:
As a member of the HR learning & Performance Team which is responsible for the management of the Bank's performance management cycle the role of the position holder will be to contribute to the strategic and day to day coordination and implementation of strategic and business planning, performance planning and alignment, performance monitoring, performance analysis and performance reporting. The right person for this job will have proven experience in general HR management, with a specific focus on performance management, analysis, and reporting.

**Strategic & Performance Planning at Tier 2 Level**: The role holder will work hand in hand with the Performance and Monitoring team in STIN to assist functions in preparing for sign off their Tier 2 scorecards at the start of each planning year in line with the laid-out guidelines to facilitate cascading of strategic objectives from Tier 2 to Tier 3 level. This would include supporting the STIN team in preparing for the Tier 2 challenge meeting.

**Strategic & Performance Planning at Tier 3 Level**: Support the Head of LEPE to manage oversight for the process of Tier 3 scorecard planning and sign off at the start of each year, including timeliness and quality.

**Performance Planning for New Staff**: Take charge of the process of assisting all new staff and contractors in preparing their strategic objectives, measures, and targets (tier 3 scorecards) in a timely manner and to the required level of quality. In addition, the role holder will be responsible for launching probation assessment forms for new staff and that they are of the right quality and signed off on time. And to follow up on their sign off at the end of the probation period in line with the relevant guidelines.

**Quarterly Performance Monitoring**: Assist the Head of LEPE in managing the quarterly performance cycle (How is it Going Reviews) for timeliness and completeness and reporting to keep track of Tier 3 performance trends through the year plus making proposals on performance improvement interventions as may be required for given individuals.

**End of Year Performance Appraisals**: Work with the Head of LEPE and staff in STIN to plan for and manage the end of year performance appraisal cycle for all Tier 3 scorecards to ensure timely and quality completion. This will include planning, managing, and reporting of the performance validation meetings for all Executive clusters.

**Performance Reporting**: The role holder will be responsible to produce all performance reports (quarterly and annually) and the relevant data analytics that are required to make the reports useful for performance management and improvement. This is one of the most critical areas of this role. The role holder is required to be adept at mining for information, manipulating data and producing reports using modern tools and technology including AI enabled systems to produce reports for monitoring performance trends and assisting management to make informed decisions for career development and reward.

**Performance Management Education & Awareness**: working with the Head of LEPE and the STIN team, the role holder will be responsible for continuous education and awareness to new and existing staff about the Bank's strategy and performance management tools/systems and generally act as one of the Bank's strategy and performance management champions.

**Talent Review Process**: The role holder will work with other teams to plan, manage, and execute the annual talent review process to ensure timeliness and quality of output and to use the data generated to produce reports that facilitate career growth and development.

**Business Process Improvement**: Analyse and propose changes to internal business processes at Tier 2 and Tier 3 level by leveraging industry knowledge, management consulting skills and analytical abilities in identifying key drivers, assessing process capabilities, and developing a business case for continuous internal business process enhancement.

**HR Systems**: Support the HR Systems & automation process by continually identifying required enhancements to existing systems to ensure that all strategic planning and performance management processes are optimised and able to support reporting, analytics and data integrity whilst also delivering a positive employee experience. Also, to ensure the necessary administration and technology activities related to performance management are actioned on a timely basis;
Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management.

**Requirements**: Qualification and Skill

Bachelor's degree from a recognised University and a relevant post graduate degree in Information Management Systems, Business Intelligence, Business Management Analytics, or another related field;
A professional qualification in HR is an added advantage;
A minimum of 5 years consulting/industry HR experience, with a focus on Strategic Plannin