Corporate Services HR Officer at British High Commission

Ref Id: 04/18 LOS
Grade: A2 (L)
Type of Position: Permanent
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: HR
Start Date: 1st May 2018

Main Purpose of Job

• The Corporate Services HR Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Corporate Services Lagos.
• The candidate will assist the Corporate Services Team in Lagos, effectively and efficiently managing day to day HR functions in line with the HR Operating Procedures.
• The Corporate Services HR Officer will be responsible and accountable for delivering high quality customer service as well as provide appropriate and swift administrative business support.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To collect detailed staff information from employees so payroll checks can be accurately calculated, distributed and deposited.
• Day to day HR administration of post HR Functions as defined in Regional Operating Procedures
• Meeting all payroll deadlines and delivery.
• Maintain third party relationships with our external service providers e.g. Health Management Organizations, Life Assurance Broker, Pension Fund Administration
• Signpost staff to Hub for response to HR enquires
• Organize logistics for HR related training events and induction days.
• Act as L&D champion at post.
• Keep track of spend on L&D budget. Hold Government Procurement Card to manage L&D spend where necessary
• Provide support for all other Corporate Services functions including supporting the Corporate Services Team to meet tasks as required.
• Willing to perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Corporate Services Managers or Heads of the department.
• To perform all duties according to the standards set out by Corporate Services Charter.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Microsoft office word and basic excel
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and initiative
• Good customer service skills coupled with an ability to handle difficult customers
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good organising skills

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Payroll experience
• Basic finance processes experience
• Events coordination experience

Language requirements:

• Language: English
• Level of language required: Excellent Spoken and Written

Required Competencies:

• Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment
Learning and development opportunities:

• Mandatory e-learning
• Access to job shadowing
• Access to L&D budget

Starting Monthly Salary
N438,934