General Manager, Human Resources - Animal Feed and Protein at Olam Nigeria Limited

Role Overview

• The HR Head will lead and manage the entire gamut of HR for the AFP business in Olam Agri Nigeria.
• The business consists of sales and commercial teams, procurement, supply chain teams, and 2 manufacturing sites in Kaduna and in Ilorin, apart from the Day Old Chick (DOC) business which is also based out of Kaduna.
• The incumbent has to have a strong focus on providing HR leadership, running HR processes seamlessly, building mechanisms to drive performance management, build employee engagement, coaching and development of employees, maintaining harmonious IR and compliance.
• The role requires building a strong relationship with multiple stakeholders.

What We Seek

• Graduate / Post Graduate qualification from a reputed institute with at least 15 years of relevant work experience in HR leadership roles.
• Professional Qualification in HR would be desirable.
• 10+ years’ experience managing a teams complimented with effective team management experience.
• Partner with the leadership to understand business environment and work priorities to develop and execute innovative solutions.
• Strong knowledge of managing Human Resources in manufacturing setup with experience in industrial relations, compliance and labor laws.
• Proven HR experience with a demonstrated track record and good knowledge of employment laws and employment regulatory practices.
• Develop strong labour policies, manage employee engagement, and devise effective HR personnel policies for factory operations.
• Successfully develop strong employee relations and manage dispute resolutions involving unions.
• Exposure to employee engagement surveys and various actions taken to build an engaged workforce.
• Drive learning and oversee the L&D programs across the business in partnership with the L&D COE.
• Review and oversee the talent acquisition requirement across the business in partnership with the Talent Acquisition COE.
• The roles require travel to manufacturing sites and other upcountry locations for around 15 days in a month.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships. Build relationships internally and externally. Collaborates across the organization to maximize outcomes.
• Able to communicate at all levels. Seen as a champion of the business goals and employee development.