Head, Human Resources

Human Resources

Lagos

The Head HR will be responsible for strategically leading and directing the routine functions of the Human Resources department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

• Minimum Qualification:Degree
• Experience Level:Senior level
• Experience Length:5 years

• Lead the entire process of recruitment, selection & hiring, and create & implement effective onboarding plans.
• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.
• Provide counseling on policies and procedures.
• Create periodic staff training and development programs.
• Plan for future personnel needs & manage existing talents.
• Oversee the performance management processes.
• Provide strategic support to the senior management on matters like salary negotiations, disciplinary and grievance issues, equal opportunities policy, and employment law.
• Maintain employee records (attendance, leave, loan, etc.) according to policy and legal requirements.
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance.
• Manage employee compensations & benefits (payroll, leave allowances, pension, HMO benefits, and other statutory fees; PAYE, etc).
• Counsel staff about any problems they may have, either at work or personally, or on policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Admin Manager to manage the health & safety aspect of the Company as well as the welfare of all employees.
• Ensure candidates are fit to work in the organization (i.e background checks)
• Manage loan requests and schedules accordingly.
• Promote work-life balance and encourage employees to take time off to rest.
• Annually plan for Employee Appreciation Day, Anniversary, Customer Service Week, Team Bonding, End of Year Activities, Leaders Retreat, etc.
• Meet performance standards set by the department.

• A minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor's Degree in Employee Relations, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related course is essential
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in core HR Generalist functions
• Must be a people person who can effectively carry others along
• Excellent knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law and Global Best Practices, data reporting
• Proficient in using corporate collaborative tools, MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• The candidate must be a fast learner, a quick thinker, possess excellent communication skills, and have a laptop with steady electricity as well as a strong internet connection as you will mostly work remotely.
• Note that this role reports to the CEO hence the successful applicant must be able to think on their feet and give best practice recommendations on any deliberated issue, policy, and processes.

08 Feb, 2023