Head, Human Resources at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Reference Number: 130-PEO00991
Location: Lagos
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent

Roles & Responsibilities
This role reports to the MD/ CEO. The role holder would be responsible for:

HR Strategy Formulation and Budgeting:

• Formulating and implementing a HR Strategy that will promote the achievement of the company’s business strategic objectives
• Drawing up annual the budget for all HR programmes in line with the business’s strategy
• Developing and implementing effective HR procedures and policies in all areas to reflect business aims. This includes policies relating to Recruitment and Selection, Compensation, Performance
• Management, Training and Development, Employee Welfare, Succession Planning, Retention, Labour Relations, etc.
• Implementing all HR initiatives in line with company’s strategic and business objectives
• Supporting corporate strategy formulation by identifying key HR issues; Contributes information, analysis, and recommendations to guide strategic thinking and direction within the business
• Supporting the corporate decision making process by working closely with business leaders to provide HR advice, counsel and relevant information
• Coordinating Change initiatives and ensuring that employees are carried along so as to get their buy-in/support
• Reviewing and updating the organisational design process and succession planning framework of the company in line with it’s corporate strategy

Talent Management:

• Coordinating all Talent Management activities and processes within the company. This includes Talent Acquisition, Orientation, Training and Development, Performance Management, etc.
• Overseeing the development of an effective manpower planning process in alignment with the company’s corporate strategy
• Implementing the company’s Organisation structure to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Developing a strategic recruitment practice to ensure the talent needs of the organisation is met in the short and long run
• Overseeing the on-boarding and integration/induction process of new employees
• Designing and implementing employee retention programmes in order to lower turnover rate and maintain optimal headcount as per manpower plan
• Providing strategic direction for the development of the company’s employee value proposition and employer brand
• Developing and implementing the Learning and Development Strategy of the Organisation in line with business objectives
• Developing metrics to measure the return on training initiatives
• Driving the deployment of annual Employee Engagement Survey, and developing action plans from responses to improve overall employee engagement and business performance
• Designing and implementing leadership framework and Management development programmes to ensure future leadership pipeline for the company
• Overseeing and monitoring employee performance management system and cycle, and maintains a high performance culture within the company

Requirements
Qualification:

• Minimum of first degree in Social sciences, Humanities, Business Administration or any relevant discipline is required
• Professional certification in Human resources from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Nigeria or its overseas equivalent (e.g. HR Certification Institute (HRCI), Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)
• MBA or Masters’ degree in a related discipline is an added advantage

Experience:

• At least 12 years of progressive experience in Human Resources across the financial service industry with 5 years in Management function
• Strong track-record in HR Strategy development and implementation

Employee Compensation and Benefits

• Coordinating the development and implementation of a compensation structure that promotes equity, facilitates employee retention, and provides a competitive edge for the company
• Conducting periodic employee costs forecasting, and annual budgetary management to ensure cost savings
• Implementing and maintaining Group life, Medical scheme and requirements of workmen compensation act as stipulated within regulatory framework
• Overseeing the implementation of staff Health Management
• Reviewing all pay practices and systems for effectiveness and cost containments
• Managing the market research on pay practices and pay bands that aids in recruitment and employee retention