Human Resources Manager at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Application Code: HR Manager-Abuja
Location: Abuja
Project: Gates MNCH2 Project, Society for Family Health
Duration of Contract: Full time, Fixed-term contract - One (1) year, renewable

Job Profile

• This position will complement the functions of the Director of Human Resources at sustaining a human resource department that will effectively serve the people and HR needs of SFH.
• S/He will help in streamlining some HR processes like recruitment, leave administration, payroll and compensation/benefits, ex-staff management and administration of ex-staff gratuity.
• The HR Manager will oversee the organisation of new staff orientation programmes, preparing advert requirements.
• S/He will be responsible for managing payroll and staff welfare matters.

Job-role
The Human Resources Manager will be expected to perform the following roles detailed below

• Ensure payroll processing on the last workday of every month
• Supervise all HR practices and procedures in all field offices to ensure standards are maintained
• Provide support to all project units on budgets and LOE management
• Ensure all staff participate in the mid-year and end-year appraisal process
• Provide assistance to all back-end administration on SAP for HR
• Manage the process of procuring an insurance company for the SFH at the expiration of contracts with an insurance company
• Respond to all request, complaints and queries on compensation with a quarterly report on compensation status
• Manage payments of staff terminal benefits

Required Competencies:

• Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications;
• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skill, able to manage diverse relationships, be culturally sensitive, and maintain a respectful demeanour in context of working within the international development sector;
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines;
• High level of integrity and responsibility
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office packages

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a Bachelor's level degree (BSc. /BA) in Human Resources Management, Humanities or Social Sciences with a minimum of 7 years’ hands-on experience.
• Possess at least 5 years’ hands-on experience on HR Manager-level
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Must have verifiable experience at people management in highly skilled and multidisciplinary technical, financial and administrative organisation, overseeing negotiations, technical meetings and budgets reviews.
• Must be a member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM)
• Strong client and external liaison skills (including diplomacy and communication skills) with experience of working in complex environments with governments, donors and external stakeholders.
• Management, strategic planning and leadership experience, with ability to multi-task, work under pressure, inspire high quality work, demonstrate firm but sensitive leadership, provide support and supervision and empower team members.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.