Head of People and Culture – BAYPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES

Vacancy: Head of People and Culture

Position Detail

Job Title: Head of People & Culture
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Role Purpose

Main Purpose of the Job

The Head of People & Culture is a strategic executive responsible for leading the organisation’s people agenda and ensuring alignment between business objectives and workforce strategy. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the role drives organisational effectiveness, leadership capability, culture, talent sustainability, employee engagement, and governance while serving as a trusted advisor to Executive Management.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Organisational Effectiveness

• Develop and execute the People & Culture strategy aligned to the organisation’s business objectives and growth agenda.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Executive Team on workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, and people-related risks and opportunities.

Talent Management & Leadership Development

• Lead talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development, and retention strategies to ensure a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen organisational capability and support future leadership requirements.

Culture, Employee Experience & Change Management

• Champion a high-performance, values-driven culture that fosters employee engagement and organisational success.
• Lead organisational change, employee wellbeing, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the business.

Governance, Compliance & Employee Relations

• Provide strategic oversight of employee relations, labour matters, and people-related risk.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, governance requirements, and organisational policies.

Reward, Performance & People Analytics

• Oversee reward, performance management, and workforce planning frameworks that support business performance.
• Utilise people analytics and workforce insights to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with the CEO, Executive Team, Board, Group Human Capital, and external stakeholders.
• Represent the People & Culture function in strategic business discussions and organisational initiatives.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Membership of a recognised Human Resources professional body.

Desired / Preferred Requirements

• MBA, Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Leadership, or a related field.
• Chartered HR or equivalent professional certification will be an added advantage.

Experience and Knowledge

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing people strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Strong knowledge of organisational development, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and labour legislation.

Industry Experience

• Experience within financial services or another regulated industry will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to influence executive decision-making.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a comprehensive application, complete with an updated curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications, to HRrecruitment@bayport.co.bw no later than 13 November 2026.

Applicants must clearly indicate the position title in the subject line of their application email.

Privacy Statement

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