Co-operative Bank Kenya
Employee Relations Advisor
Reporting to the Head, Employee
Relations & Staff Welfare, this position handles employee engagement,
organization climate, disciplinary matters, employee wellness and implementing
staff recognition programs.
Employee Relations Advisor
We are seeking to strengthen our HR
support to the business by recruiting a highly motivated individual for the
position of Employee Relations Advisor.
This is a stretching role and
requires a self-directed professional with ambition to grow, develop their
career and most importantly passionate about people.
This is a critical role and provides
an exciting opportunity to be part of developing and executing People Agenda
interventions that support delivery of business objectives.
The Role
Specifically, the successful
jobholder will be required to:
·
Facilitate through liaison with line
managers, increased awareness and consistency of implementation of employee
policies and procedures in the Bank.
·
Review and provide input into the
resolution and remediation actions of disciplinary matters in consultation with
the team leader and the Director HRD.
·
Involvement in Industrial Relations
with regard to investigations and resolution of all queries raised by the Union
or Line Managers on staff matters.
·
Implementation of employee engagement
initiatives in consultation with the HR Business Partners and the business.
·
Implementation of the Employee
Wellness program for corporate wellness for increased employee productivity in
the Bank.
·
Act as an advisor to the various
stakeholders on employment legislation, union matters and all matters
pertaining to employee relations.
·
Under the guidance of the Head-
Employee Relations and Staff Welfare, maintain relationships with
internal/external stakeholders/customers, Kenya Bankers Association, FKE, Union
and Functional Heads.
·
Support the Head of the department
for any litigation matters by liaising with the internal Legal department for
technical legal advice, collating appropriate case documentation and evidence
amongst other related duties
·
Formulate input to the Employee Relations
and Employee Wellness strategy.
Skills, Competencies and Experience
The successful candidate will be
required to have the following skills and competencies:
·
At least a university degree in HR,
Law or equivalent from a recognized university with 2-3 years of demonstrable
HR experience in a busy environment.
·
Ability to contribute to team success
by having a positive attitude to work and working with integrity.
·
Working under pressure and with
little supervision and hence the need to be self-driven and motivated.
·
High level of tact and diplomacy and
the ability to use appropriate styles and methods of communication to ensure a
professional yet personal customer service; excellent spoken and written
English.
·
Sound understanding of HR policies
and procedures and a good understanding and knowledge of Labour and Employment
legislation.
·
Ability to handle sensitive and
confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.
·
Ability to build effective working
relationships with others – at all levels of the organization.
·
Proven ability to remain calm,
focused and organized and to deliver results on time when under pressure and
with rapidly changing circumstances.
·
Leads from the front, Delivers and
owns results, Values and respects others, Drives innovation, Fosters
Communication & Inspires trust and integrity Customer Centric.
How to Apply
If you are confident that you fit the
role and person profile and you are keen to add value to your career then
please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to
jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number ERA/HRD/2018 by 24th
September, 2018.
Co-op Trust Investment Services Limited (CISL)
Property Investment Manager
Are
you ready to transform your career with an employer who promotes individual
excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven and high performance culture?
Are
you keen to scale new heights and redefine success whilst creating value for
your leadership brand?
The
Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking
to new horizons and exciting opportunities.
If
you have ambition, energy and drive – then we have room.
Co-op
Trust Investment Services Limited (CISL) is a fully owned subsidiary of The
Co-operative Bank Group involved in the management of investments on behalf of
institutional and individual investors such as Insurance companies, pension
funds and other entities.
Reporting
to the Managing Director – Co-op Trust Investment Services Limited, The role
holder will be responsible for originating, structuring and maintenance of
property investment proposals and deal pipeline and presentation of the same to
suitable client property investments within the context of entire portfolio and
statutory constraints.
In
addition the role holder will be charged with responsibility of supporting the
CISL investment team in optimisation of investment returns across the sphere of
investible asset classses.
The Role
Specifically,
the successful jobholder will be required to:
·
Actively lead engagements with clients
in their property investment activities and maximise returns for real estate
assets under management through the analysis of property efficiencies and
identifying opportunities for improved performance.
·
Work closely with various property
service providers and consultants to provide direction and oversight of
business plans and asset strategies for the properties. Negotiate third party
contracts.
·
Create and maintain appropriate
property performance evaluation metrics and reports as well as evaluating the suitability
of existing and proposed client property investments.
·
Provide pre-acquisition input in the
due diligence process including review of financial and operating assumptions;
model full life cycle financial analysis for each asset from acquisition to
disposal; and manage the integration of assets post acquisition.
·
Lead and drive engagements with
relevant regulators and real estate professionals for purposes of product
design, development and compliance.
·
Assist in development annual budgets
in respect to rentals and services for CISL Clients.
·
Ensure that all risk management
requirements within your remit are addressed and where necessary escalated
through the available defined channels
·
Research and give viable proposals to
changes in respect to space utilization new ways of service contracting,
maintenance of premises, fittings etc. in order to meet present and future
requirements within agreed timescales for further discussion with MD CISL /
respective client Boards.
Desired Skills and Experience
The
successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and
competencies:
·
Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics,
Architecture, Building Economics, Geomantic Engineering or Real Estate with at
least five years working experience in general property management.
·
Professional Certification –
Certified Financial Analyst or CPA will be an added advantage.
·
Understanding of marketing and
customer service principles coupled with knowledge on financial and accounting
principles.
·
Personal organization and thoroughness
coupled with the ability to work under minimum supervision with good Judgment
and decision making skills.
·
Pro-active in problem solving coupled
with the ability to work under own initiative.
·
Good attention to detail, an ability
to see the bigger picture and a head for figures, margins, budgets, and revenue
·
Demonstrated ability to negotiate,
develop and leverage mutually beneficial relationships.
How to Apply
If
you are confident that you fit the role and person profile and you are keen to
add value to your career then please forward your application letter enclosing
detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference
number PIM/CEO/2018 by 24th September, 2018.
We
are an equal opportunity employer.