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3 Human Resource Business Partner jobs at Equity Bank Uganda | Apply Now
Are you looking for Human Resource jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in 3 Human Resource Business Partner jobs at Equity Bank Uganda
About the Organisation
Equity Bank Uganda Limited, is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is licensed by the Bank of Uganda, the central bank and national banking regulator.
Equity Bank is one of the fastest growing banks in Uganda, with a large network of 50 branches, 7,000+ EquiDuukas, 1,279 POS Terminal and 50+ ATMs spread across the country. 25 of these branches are located in Central and greater Kampala, serving over 1,800,000 customers. The Bank has deployed a number of Alternate Business Channels to enhance its product and service delivery. These include: Internet Banking, Eazzy 247- a mobile banking service, Point of Sales (POS) machines as well as partnerships with major telecom companies.
The Bank has adopted the Group approach of financial inclusion by opening its doors to customers across the financial pyramid. On the back of the Group technological advances, Equity Uganda is now recognized as a key enabler to driving inclusion and innovation through strategic partnerships with telecoms, utility companies, local government, religious bodies, and third- tier financial institutions.
The partnership with the entities above has enabled Equity Bank Uganda to grow through technology adoption, faster access to finance and improved play in the growing cross-border opportunities following the recent revitalization of the East Africa Community (EAC). The Bank plays a pivotal role in facilitating trade by providing a gateway from Kenya to the quickly growing economies of Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Improved performance and growth has resulted in improved customer relationships and better regulatory ratings.
Equity Bank Uganda Limited is a major contributor to Uganda’s job market as it currently employs over 2,000 members of staff. It won the Uganda Investment Authority “Employer of the Year Award" in 2010 and is among the top Ten Banks in Uganda in terms of profitability and customer deposits as at 2015.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
3 Human Resource Business Partner jobs at Equity Bank Uganda
Equity Bank Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Human Resource Business Partner – 3 Positions
Organisation: Equity Bank Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Ref: HUMAN RESOURCES/11/2025/02
Job Summary:
The HRBP is responsible for implementation and monitoring of the HR Business partnering framework in the respective area of operation, in line with the HR Strategy and policies and the wider Bank’s business strategy. Through this the position will support the achievement of the Unit and overall Bank objectives
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices that will support the strategic growth of a business.
Develop people strategies and design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
Support organizational change by ensuring that appropriate structures are in place as a means of defining jobs and aligning the growth strategies of the Bank with the staffing plan and Budget. This includes involvement in Job Evaluation, alignment of Organisation structures and job descriptions.
Provide catalytic support to enable business transformation. Work with business/function leaders to spot opportunities for organizational development, which will accelerate the delivery of business strategy
Coordinate job evaluation activities
Design job profiles to attract the right candidates
Develop appropriate structures aligned to business strategy
Partner with line management and staff to identify current and future staffing needs
Provide technical support to Line Managers in respect to developing/updating and or aligning of job descriptions on an on-going basis
Facilitate recruitment process for open positions. Determine recruitment process and tools
Manage the recruitment process to ensure quality, timely and cost efficient outcomes
Assess the level of talent, coordinate and implement succession planning and talent management strategies to support the delivery of business requirements in relation to the Banks current and future competence, knowledge and skills needs.
Coordinating the Staff cost and Headcount (workforce planning) budgeting and monitoring in the respective area of operation. This will also include coordination and support in Resourcing decisions made for staff.
Developing and Implementing retention strategies to enable the Bank retain its critical talent as well as maintain overall attrition at acceptable levels
Report on progress to Management and recommend actions where appropriate
Promote diversity awareness In people practices
Execute, support and monitor the implementation of the Bank’s performance management system. This will include supporting implementation of the poor performance management interventions with Line managers.
Train managers/ staff on performance management, including tools used, setting of KPIs and assessments
Monitor the performance review process, identify gaps and provide guidance.
Monitor and follow through the staff confirmation process
Create and execute learning strategies and programs. Translate the business/function strategy into long- and short-term people plans, which consider the organization’s leadership, capability, cultural, and structural development needs.
Evaluate individual and organizational development needs and lead, implement and manage staff development initiative
Participate in Risk management / compliance activities eg, regular reporting, identification and mitigation of HR risks and action planning and closure of Audit and Compliance issues
Ensures compliance with labor law requirements, state legislation, company policies, and procedures.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
Support the staff engagement agenda of the Bank in order to ensure implement of relevant initiatives to have a motivated and productive staff base and deliver our Employee value proposition. This will include undertaking various interactions with staff in the area of operation.
Coordinate and implement the employee survey feedback action plans
Facilitate employee engagement session
Support staff retention initiatives
Lead and coordinate Change Management initiatives.
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
University degree In Human Resources or Business-related field
Post graduate qualifications in HR will be added advantage.
Skills
Strong knowledge of recruitment
Accustomed to working in fast moving and changing environments
Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies
Effective writing and presentation skills in English.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
Leadership and people management skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and financial management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, internally and externally.
Work with minimum supervision
Demonstrate a good level of maturity. Able to handle high level of confidentiality, regarding employee information and apply good judgement in unforeseen emergencies.
Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR.
How to Apply
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your job application cover letter along with a detailed resume, copies of the relevant certificates and testimonials in a single PDF file format, quoting the respective Job title or Ref no. in the subject field to
Deadline: 25th November 2025
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.
