Head HR and Admin at Phillips Consulting

Our Client is an oil palm plantation and processing farm in Nigeria looking to fill the role of a Head, HR & Admin. The role would be responsible for developing and implementing best-fit people management strategies, practices, policies and programs, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The jobholder will also oversee all security related matters.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic HR Management

• Develop and implement talent management strategies to support the attainment of corporate goals, including the management of budgets and resources
• Provide professional advice and guidance on people management practices, towards optimizing workforce performance
• Work with staff, senior management and executives to identify emerging issues and needs; develop and implement approaches to address them
• Lead the development and implementation of the workforce plan; provide input and support for staffing decisions
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies and plans for both full and part time roles
• Develop and implement supporting HR policies and procedures; implement best-fit HR practices across the organization
• Track and monitor HR metrics in line with HR strategy; deploy appropriate interventions where required

Learning & Development

• Build and strengthen staff competencies through appropriate learning and development interventions
• Drive capability building, learning and development to address capability gaps and promote a learning culture

HR & Office Administration

• Lead and ensure effective and efficient delivery of HR services to staff and management
• Oversee the maintenance of all staff records to ensure accuracy and confidentiality
• Manage contracting of HR services; lead negotiations; manage vendor relationships and ensure performance in line with service agreements
• Administer compensation and benefits policies; ensure statutory compliance
• Oversee general office administration; develop and implement supporting systems and processes to enhance business operations

Employee Engagement & Performance Management

• Drive workforce performance; support management via the provision of insightful reports and feedback on workforce performance
• Provide insight on all people related issues (people capabilities, organisation, leadership and culture.)
• Work with staff, managers and executives to develop and implement employee wellness initiatives and strategies
• Support and equip managers to manager performance

Security Management

• Oversee security; lead the implementation of an effective security system to safeguard lives and assets
• Develop supporting policies and procedures

Team Leadership and Management

• Manage HR, administration and security activities and personnel
• Facilitate team development; manage performance
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• First degree in HR Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related discipline
• Relevant postgraduate and professional certification would be added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years experience in HR practice, including supervisory experience
• Experience managing or overseeing office administration including security
• Experience in agribusiness or similar operations, and working with a large pool of semi-skilled staff would be added advantage