HR Business Partner at Pivotage Consulting

Ref No: ANT/1126/BHPR
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Type: Full Time.
Career: Mid/Level Expert.
Reports to: Managing Director.

Summary/Objective

• The HR business partner (HRBP) will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units.
• The HRBP will act as an employee champion and change agent.
• The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs.
• Communicating needs proactively with the HR department and business management, the HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions.
• The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.
• The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its mid-range plans, its culture and its competition.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting weekly meetings with respective business units.
• Consulting with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzing trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Managing and resolving complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Providing day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Providing HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Developing contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
• Providing guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifying training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Providing support in the recruitment process for the respective business units.
• Participating in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.

Job Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 3 to 6 years' experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Must have a working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of a Second Class Honours, Upper Division (2:1)
• A MBA/Master's Degree in relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
• Must have a Professional Qualification: CIPM & SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.

Job Competencies:

• Analytical & Communication Skill.
• Ethical Practice.
• Global & Cultural Awareness.
• Relationship Management.
• Working knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint MS Office
• Personnel / Welfare administration
• Industrial Relationship management/ knowledge of Labour law (Domestic & International)
• HR Policy development
• Performance Management
• People/ Relationship Management
• Reward & compensation management
• Knowledge, competency and learning management
• Recruitment and Selection practices and management