ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES at Arik Air

Job summary
Working relationship
As AVPHR you are responsible for the deliverance & daily management of the AVPHR’s who in turn ensure to deliver a professional HR structure to the Business Units.   Strong communication and reporting line to the Group VPHR, you will drive the mission statement and values of the business and acts as a team mentor.  You will deputise for the Group VPHR when absent.

•     Develop, implement and sustain an effective recruitment program – coordinating the recruitment efforts with the AVPHR.
•     Administers classifications programs, which includes analyzing positions i.e writing job descriptions and evaluations for classification purposes
•     Administers compensation (including pension payments) benefits and performance management systems as well as safety and recreational programs.
•     Devise and implement Induction programs
•     Coordinates the various hearing panels and activities e.g disciplinary with the AVPHR
•     Devise, coordinate and direct benefit programs
•     Responsible for employee relations, providing advice and counsel on personnel issues
•     Prepares performance review forms and directs the distribution and retrieval of forms to managers
•     Monitors performance appraisals and probation hearings
•     Maintains complete attendance and labour turnover records; presents periodic reports to the Group VPHR
•     Coordinates and/or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation
•     Remains current on law changes and monitors labour law updates and newsletters for changes that affect HR
•     Communicates regularly with the Human Resources Team regarding departmental and organizational issues
•     Ensure department meet productivity standard
•     Finalises all HR internal audits and approves necessary adjustments
•     Performs other duties as assigned

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

•     Min of 8 years managerial experience in human resources at senior level
•     Min of 5 years general experience in the HR field
•     A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.
•     A combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
•     CIPD certified professional required
•     Knowledge of sound techniques in all aspects of personnel management
•     Ability to develop long term plans
•     Ability to read, analyse and interpret technical journals, financial reports and legal documents

COMPETENCIES

•     Flexible and efficient time management
•     Anticipation and Prioritisation of work load
•     Analytical and Quality of thinking
•     Problem solving skills
•     Excellent communication skills – oral and written
•     Delegation
•     Strong leadership skills
•     Team player / leader
•     Results orientated
•     Attention to detail
•     Proactivity includes planning and organizing
•     Sound and accurate judgment