Human Resources Manager at Alexander George Business Support Solutions (AGBSS)

Our client, a Transportation (Haulage) Company with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, has engaged us to source for a qualified Human Resources Manager to join their team and lead the HR department.

The Human Resources Manager will be required to perform the following duties amongst others:

• Recruitment and Hiring: You would be responsible for identifying staffing needs and overseeing the recruitment process, which includes writing job descriptions, sourcing candidates, interviewing, and selecting new hires.
• Onboarding and Training: You would be responsible for ensuring new employees are properly onboarded and trained, including developing orientation programs and creating training plans.
• Benefits Administration: You would manage employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.
• Performance Management: You would oversee performance management processes, including setting performance expectations, conducting performance evaluations, and providing coaching and feedback to employees.
• Employee Relations: You would act as a mediator to resolve conflicts between employees and between employees and management, and you would ensure that the company's policies and procedures are followed.
• Compliance: You would ensure that the company is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including those related to labor and employment.
• HR Administration: You would oversee administrative tasks related to HR, including maintaining employee records, managing payroll, and handling employee grievances.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in HR, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.
• Knowledge of HR principles, practices, and legal regulations, such as labor laws, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, and recruitment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team, and to influence and persuade others.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions that align with the organization's goals.
• Knowledge of HR software systems and tools, such as HRIS, payroll software, and applicant tracking systems.