Job Title: Human Resource Business Partner – Business
Organisation: Finance Trust Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Finance Trust Bank (FTB) was licensed as a Tier 1 Commercial Bank on 11th November, 2013, taking over the financial services business of Uganda Finance Trust Limited (MDI). Today, Finance Trust Bank is a fully-fledged commercial bank serving a clientele of over 500,000 depositors and over 37,000 borrowers, through a network of 34 branches countrywide. The bank offers a variety of Products and services including; Savings, Current accounts, Loans, Money transfer services and Bills payments to its target market which comprises of micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, salary earners and youth.
Job Summary: As a key HR strategic focal point, the Human Resource Business Partner – Business is expected to partner with the Business Development Department, the branches and the Chief of Business; to deliver on the Bank’s strategy through driving employee productivity, departmental performance and employee engagement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Department Support – Analyze staff productivity in branches and in the Business Development department and drive department efficiency as well as recommend HR interventions.
- HR Policy advisor – Provide daily HR policy advice and guidance.
- Implement effective HR policies that support the close knowledge gaps and ensure compliance through monthly HR Clinic sessions.
- Workforce Planning – Support with the identification of current and future staffing needs.
- Performance Discipline – Drive strict performance management culture by addressing underperformance and misconduct and monitoring the performance review process, identifying gaps and providing guidance.
- Employee Relations and Engagement -Provide HR support and guidance towards the resolution of complex cases related to fraud, grievance, abscondment.
- Monthly participation in department meeting engagements and focus group discussions to drive retention, build morale increase productivity and drive an enhanced Employee Value Proposition.
- Lead on the delivery of online and face to face HR employee engagement sessions and campaigns (i.e. HR Mentor Series, HR Wellness Series) and drive employee awareness of the CLEAR growth culture of the Bank.
- Coordinate and implement the employee survey feedback action plans (quarterly).
- Talent Management – Analyze talent needs and identify skilling gaps and propose relevant talent interventions.
- Data-driven decision-making: Utilize HR information systems, HR data and to analyze people and business development and branches trends to measure the success of HR initiatives.
- Prepare and submit monthly business development and branch’s HRBP reports and HR Dashboards to the Head of Human Resources.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in Human Resources and Business related course.
- Postgraduate HR Diploma in HR is an added advantage.
- At least 3 to 4 years HR general experience in a Banking sector.
- At least 1 to 2 years previous HRBP Business experience (interfacing with the Business Development unit and branches) in a financial sector is a requirement.
- Excellent people management skills and stakeholder management.
- HR analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Uganda labour laws.
- Good communication skills and coordination skills.
- Able to work under minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality of staff data.
Position carries an attractive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply:
Suitably qualified candidates should address their application to Head, Human Resource, Finance Trust Bank, TWED PLAZA, Plot 22B, Lumumba avenue , Kampala, Uganda, and email it to jobs@financetrust.co.ug as well as photocopies of academic testimonials, and a CV. The CV should include telephone contacts and email addresses of three referees, one of who should be the most recent employer.
Deadline: 4th April 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly on Tel. Numbers 0312 222600 or 0200800700 ONLY. Please note that in line with the Bank procedures, no job offers are made online.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36