Head of Recruitment

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a recruitment strategy aligned with the bank’s business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for all functions and departments across the bank.
• Design and implement recruitment policies, procedures, and workflows compliant with CBE regulations and local labor laws.
• Establish a robust talent pipeline, leveraging market mapping, employer branding, and proactive sourcing strategies.
• Partner with departments' heads and external agencies to ensure timely and effective hiring.
• Oversee onboarding processes and initial integration of new hires into the bank’s culture and operations.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs, prepare reports, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, headhunters, and other external partners.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and strategic hiring initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in recruitment in banking, fintech, or financial services, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of CBE recruitment regulations, labor laws, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition strategy, agency management, and employer branding.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment and build recruitment capabilities from the ground up.

Job Type: Full-time