Role Overview

• The incumbent is to see to the management of the business’ human capital, as well as serve as a strategic advisor to Executive Management on all people matters. The incumbent must be able to provide support and assistance, to both the general staff body, as well as senior management.

Job Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Ensure that the company complies with current regulations, accepted professional standards, policies and procedures and legislation with respect to people matters.
• Manage the execution of the HR Strategy and core areas of the HR department including recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, employee engagement, payroll, improving HR systems and management of the HR budget, performance management, disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Drive the continuous improvement agenda with a focus on employee engagement & welfare activities, maximizing productivity, devolving HR responsibilities to line managers and building leadership capability.
• Take the lead role in transforming and strengthening the organizational culture, ensuring the company values and approach are displayed.
• Assess general training needs business-wide, develop training programs to meet these gaps, and monitor general performance post training
• Design and execute a performance management system companywide, ensuring recognition for high performance.
• Develop and implement employee benefit plans, and maintain equitable and competitive remuneration plans
• Initiate and maintain effective work relationships
• Manage the recruitment process end to end, ensuring value for money and time efficiency
• Act as a liaison between the employees and senior management, and provide reports on strategic issues
• Develop and promote policies that ensure positive interaction within the general staff body
• Provide professional leadership, support and development to HR staff, in order to increase knowledge, share best practices and to ensure that relevant professional standards are met.
• Provide clarification and counseling on policies and procedures, to the general staff body

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or any Social Science
• Professional certification will be an added advantage CIPM, PHRi
• 4-5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 of those must have been in a supervisory/managerial position
• Understanding of Nigerian labor laws, and disciplinary procedures

Key Competencies / Skills:

• Excellent people management skills
• Business acumen and ethics
• Confidentiality; especially when managing sensitive information
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of HRMS is a plus
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Ability to work in, and lead a Team