Talent and Capability Manager

Equity Bank Kenya is seeking a strategic and experienced Talent and Capability Manager to support the design and implementation of enterprise-wide talent management initiatives in Kenya. This manager-level HR job in Kenya plays a critical role in ensuring the bank attracts, develops, and retains high-performing talent to support long-term business growth and organizational effectiveness.

Key Job Information

• Position: Talent and Capability Manager
• Company: Equity Bank Kenya Ltd
• Department: Human Resources
• Location: Kenya
• Employment Type: Regular
• Job Level: Manager
• Job Shift: Day Job
• Posted On: December 29, 2025

About Equity Bank Kenya

Equity Bank Kenya is a leading financial institution in Africa, recognized for its commitment to inclusive banking, talent development, and organizational transformation. With a strong regional footprint across East and Central Africa, the bank serves millions of customers while investing heavily in people, leadership development, and future-ready capabilities.

Equity Bank’s people strategy focuses on building a high-performance culture driven by talent acquisition excellence, leadership succession, and continuous capability development. The bank fosters innovation, learning, and collaboration to ensure sustainable growth and resilience.

Talent and Capability Manager – Role Overview

The Talent and Capability Manager is responsible for supporting the implementation of talent acquisition, succession planning, talent segmentation, job rotation, and mentorship programs. This role works closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to align talent strategies with organizational priorities.

This human resource management job in Kenya requires a strong understanding of workforce planning, data-driven decision-making, and program execution. The role is ideal for professionals experienced in talent management, leadership development, and organizational capability building within large, complex organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract high-caliber candidates across the organization.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop competency-based job descriptions.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience while maintaining long-term talent relationships.
• Support HR Business Partners in workforce planning by analyzing skills, competencies, and future capability needs.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to continuously improve talent acquisition effectiveness.

Succession Planning

• Design and implement a robust succession planning framework aligned with business strategy.
• Conduct regular talent reviews and develop action plans for high-potential employees.
• Build and maintain leadership talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Ensure readiness of successors for key leadership and specialist positions.

Talent Segmentation

• Analyze workforce and performance data to segment talent based on skills, potential, and performance.
• Develop targeted development programs for different talent segments.
• Monitor and report on the impact of talent segmentation initiatives.

Job Rotation Programs

• Design and manage job rotation initiatives to support career growth and skills development.
• Coordinate with business leaders to identify and implement rotation opportunities.
• Evaluate the impact of job rotation programs on performance, engagement, and retention.

Mentorship Programs

• Design and launch structured mentorship programs to promote learning and knowledge sharing.
• Match mentors and mentees based on career goals and development needs.
• Monitor mentorship effectiveness and provide ongoing program support.

Talent Management Initiatives

• Lead and support enterprise talent management initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention.
• Stay informed on HR and talent management best practices and integrate relevant innovations.
• Collaborate with HR teams to ensure alignment with the overall HR strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (preferred).
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in talent management, with strong exposure to talent acquisition and succession planning.
• Proven experience implementing talent and capability development programs in a corporate environment.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability in program and project implementation.
• Strong organizational and workforce planning skills.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking with a practical mindset.
• Ability to articulate the business impact of talent initiatives.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
• Adaptable, innovative, and committed to continuous learning.

Benefits and Career Growth

• Leadership role within a top-tier bank in Kenya.
• Opportunity to shape enterprise talent strategy.
• Exposure to regional HR and leadership development initiatives.
• Professional growth within a pan-African financial institution.

How to Apply for This Talent and Capability Manager Job

Qualified professionals seeking a Talent and Capability Manager job at Equity Bank Kenya should apply using the Apply Now button below. This role is ideal for experienced HR leaders looking for manager-level HR jobs in Kenya with strategic impact.

Equity Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, diversity, and sustainable people development.