Human Resources Director - Anglophone West Africa at Schneider Electric Nigeria

Job ID: 003D7X
Location: Nigeria-Lagos
Schedule: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To operationalize global HR action plans; develop and implement regional HR strategic action plans, practices and initiatives in line with the organisational strategy.
• To create a conducive working environment for employees, whilst emphasising organisational objectives and managing/adapting to continuous change.

Business Partner:

• To represent the Human Resources department in management meetings whilst consulting with key players to understand the organisation’s needs.
• To align Human Resources delivery with organisational objectives
• To actively communicate Human Resources projects, changes and orientation.
• To advise on changes and/or improvements in the organisational structure.
• To participate in business reviews, task forces and audits
• To oversee the implementation of relevant Human Resources projects and initiatives as well as monitoring the completion thereof.
• To oversee the implementation of change interventions as and when required whilst managing the change process and providing feedback.
• HR Administration/Reporting/Payroll and Information Management
• To ensure that effective and accurate HR information systems is maintained.
• To ensure that an effective and accurate payroll and Human Resources management system is implemented and maintained.
• To oversee and advise on Human Resources reporting, policies, procedures and administration.

Budgeting/Strategic Planning:

• To prepare and monitor Human Resource budgets & personnel related costs.
• To utilise Human Resources indicators and statistics to analyse headcount requirements.
• To continuously analyse and monitor Human Resources trends, both current and future.
• To prepare and align Human Resources action plans to that of the Schneider group.
• To propose and continuously improve the organisation’s Human Resources strategy to support the company’s overall strategy.
• Recruitment
• To manage and drive sourcing strategies with management.
• To advise and oversee the recruitment, placement and induction of staff.
• To advise and assist line managers to define new positions’ requirements and profiles.
• Compensation and Benefits
• To oversee the implementation of the organisation’s compensation and benefits policies, including short term incentive plans (STIP) are implemented.
• To oversee the implementation and improvement of compensation, benefits and administration systems.
• To manage annual wage and salary reviews and annual salary bonus payments.
• To oversee the maintenance of salaries & wages database.
• Performance Management
• To oversee the use and application of the organisation’s performance management system.
• To advise and ensure that performance objectives are cascaded and support managers with managing employee performance.
• Training and Skills Development
• To oversee that the organisation’s skills development plan is implemented and supports the organisation’s growth strategy.
• To oversee and approve the development of employees in line with skills development legislation and the organisation’s Skills Development Plan.
• Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) and Employee Wellbeing
• To advise the safety, health and environment specialist in monitoring SHE requirements.
• To promote safe working practices within the organisation.
• To ensure that in terms of the appointment under section 16.2 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, that all necessary and reasonable measures are enacted to comply with the act.
• To remain up to date on staff welfare issues and provide support as and when necessary.
• To develop and maintain open channels of communication with staff.
• To carry out initial counselling of employees and refer to health professionals as and when necessary.
• Industrial Relations
• To provide sound industrial relations (IR) advice to managers whilst overseeing disciplinary and grievance procedures.

To negotiate issues with union officials as necessary:

• To remain up to date with labour legislation changes.
• To deal with negotiations regarding downsizing, retrenchments and acquisitions.

Employment Equity:

• To oversee the successful implementation of the organisation’s Employment Equity plan and the achievement of the targets set in these plans.
• To actively promote the Employment Equity Plan.

Process Owner:

• In this position, you are required to fulfil the role of a Process Owner, responsibilities and in accordance with SE org guidelines.

General:

• To ensure that all standard operating procedures are adhered to.
• To ensure professional standards are maintained in all business situations.

Management System:

• To keep up to date with developments with respect to the management system, as well as apply the policies and procedures relevant to the position.
• To communicate improvement possibilities with respect to the management system to the relev

Qualifications
Education:

• Master's level qualification in HR, Commerce, Engineering, Finance.

Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years of work experience in a multinational organization, with at least 5 of those at the global mid-level of management.

Knowledge:

• Relevant Legislation
• Human Resources Processes and Procedures
• People Soft

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication
• Problem solving
• Judgement
• Strategic Decision making
• Planning and organising
• Business acumen
• Resources management
• Computer literacy
• Negotiating
• Attention to detail
• Flexible work approach
• Global approach