Manager, Human Capital

Job Title: Manager, Human Capital
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Client: Confidential

Job Summary

To ensure the right mix of talent are effectively deployed, managed, rewarded and engaged in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.

To support the creation of a distinctive organization culture and employer brand

Key Functions/Summary

• Formulates, updates and coordinates the implementation of comprehensive Human Resource strategy and plans while ensuring alignment with the company’s business strategy and key business objectives
• Communicates the Human Resource strategy and approved operating plan to Departmental and Unit Heads to ensure understanding and commitment
• Prepares and implements the annual budget and plan for the Human Resources Unit
• Liaises with Departmental and Unit Heads to ascertain communication of approved Human Resource policies, procedures and processes to all staff and ensure compliance
• Develops effective working relationships with the Management team, Departmental Unit Heads to ensure the delivery of Human Resource plans that will support the achievement of the company’s and Human Resource strategies
• Develops, evaluates and presents the case for change initiatives ensuring leadership buy-in and support
• Drives the definition of a corporate culture, values and facilities adherence to the defined organizational culture across the company
• Develops and maintains a competitive and merit-based compensation system to support the company’s reward philosophy and its talent attraction and retention strategies
• Leads reward benchmarking activities and advises management on findings and their business implications
• Institutes appropriate Human Resource management systems i.e. induction and orientation, performance management, training/learning and development, compensation, exit management, retirement, employee relations, etc.
• Leads and motivates the Human Resources team to deliver appropriate and efficient customer focused service across the Human Resource value chain
• Oversees the management of the company’s Human Resource information management systems
• Facilitates the achievement of industrial peace and harmony within the organization and across different project sites
• Facilitates the adoption of a strategic approach to exit management and oversee the establishment of the appropriate processes and practices

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Professional certifications in Human Resource from any of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Nigeria, or its overseas equivalent (e.g. HR Certification Institute (HRCI), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) USA, Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) UK
• Master’s Degree is an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years work experience in HR role with 3 years in managerial position