Human Resource Manager

We are seeking a dedicated, self-motivated, and highly organized Human Resource Manager who will be responsible for assisting the bank to develop and coordinate the best HR strategies, policies, initiatives, and procedures. You will also team up with line management to drive smooth industrial relations, performance management, training, and compliance, while assisting in the management of staff costs to achieve the bank's Strategic Plan and Objectives.

Job Details

• Job Title: Human Resource Manager
• Location: Moshi
• Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (Functionally)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Working under the department of Legal and Corporate Affairs, the incumbent will have primary responsibility for ensuring the proper utilization of human resources to enhance effectiveness and profitability throughout the bank. This will be delivered through planning, designing, and coordinating sound HR Strategies and by ensuring effective systems and procedures are in place for staff development, including specifically:

• Formulate, implement, monitor, and report the progress of UCB HR Strategy.
• Recommend and institutionalize appropriate HR management systems and the development of policies and procedures.
• Maintenance of good employee relations and employment practices to always ensure a high degree of staff morale and discipline, which will enhance efficient and effective utilization of manpower strategies with a view to optimizing synergy.
• Develop and implement staff welfare programmes and policies within the HR function to support the bank’s business strategies, e.g., reward policies, incentive schemes, and social and sporting activities, etc.
• Coordinating end-to-end onboarding hiring processes as per bank process and procedures.
• Providing practical support & guidance to managers/supervisors throughout the recruitment process, including coordinating probationary reviews with team leaders.
• Maintain updated HR databases with all relevant information.
• Manage employee mobility and promotions through the coordination of transfers and promotions.
• Coordinating with team leaders to ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly statutory returns: pension funds, PAYE, SDL, HESLB, WCF, for submission to the relevant authorities.
• Ensure all staff are assigned KPIs and ensure the performance management system is conducted in line with existing bank guidelines and procedures.
• Assist team leaders with identifying poor performers and assist Management in developing personal development plans and monitoring their progress.
• Preparation of periodic reports on staff details, including new hires, exits, pending cases, transfers, promotions, training, etc.
• Review and recommend changes to the organization structure in line with new business focus and organizational changes.
• Administration and implementation of the staff welfare programmes/Schemes, e.g., Medical Insurance, staff loans, etc.
• Formulate partnerships across HR functions to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and retention.
• Monitor quality and compliance with the performance management process, as well as ensuring a performance culture is instilled among employees.
• Set a tool to support HODs to identify their training needs for respective business units and ensure the implementation of the training framework.
• Handle staff grievances and initiate disciplinary procedures where necessary.
• Other duties that may be assigned by your supervisors.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Social Science, or any other related field.
• A Master’s degree in Human Resources Management / HR Certification is an added advantage.

Experience & Competencies Required

• 5 years of work experience, 3 of which should preferably be in a senior position in Human Resources Management in the banking industry or private sector.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with good command of oral and written knowledge of English.
• A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent manner.

Application Modality

Applicants should send a written application including a current CV addressing the above criteria, giving full details of previous and current employment, qualifications, copy of your academic certificates, and referees to:

Chief Executive Officer,
Uchumi Commercial Bank Limited,
P.O. Box 7811 Moshi.

And E-mail: hr@uchumibank.co.tz

Deadline for submitting application is on or before 15th July 2026.

If you are not contacted by Uchumi Commercial Bank Limited within fourteen days (14) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Late applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to any of the following: security clearance; a competency assessment; physical assessment; assessment of physical capability; reference checking.

Please forward your applications before the 15th July 2026.