HR Business Partner at Onafriq

The Role

• The HR Business Partner would align HR Strategies with business goals and collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to address people's needs, ensure compliance with HR and organizational policies, manage employee life cycle, and create strategic people programs and solutions that promote a people-focused culture, address organizational challenges, and achievement of business goals.

The role will be located in Lagos Nigeria.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand the strategic objectives and operations of the business and provide integrated and timely solutions to human resources-related and business
• Management and resolution of employee relations issues before they impact the business by continuous engagement with relevant stakeholders and addressing grievances and conflicts as they arise.
• Oversee and partner with hiring managers in recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Manage the lifecycle of employees across the business from onboarding to exit.
• Analyze data and industry trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Develop in-depth knowledge and stay abreast of labour laws for employee relations to reduce exposure to risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as required.
• Ability to support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions while minimizing disruption.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation across the business.
• Liaise with Business Unit Heads and line managers to identify and implement training needs and solutions.
• Attend and drive discussions regarding people issues in team and strategy meetings and performance review sessions.
• Communicate organizational culture and updates on various HR initiatives
• Act as a point of contact on all human resources-related issues across the business.
• Manage payroll-related data and maintain up-to-date records.
• Support the performance review process, including goal setting, feedback, and performance improvement plans.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the People Director.

Requirements:

• The role is hybrid but the HRBP must be resident in Lagos and be willing to periodically visit our office locations outside Lagos.
• Bachelor's Degree in any relevant discipline.
• 4-6 years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate in a fast-changing environment.
• Experience with HR systems (HRIS) and proficiency in data analysis.
• Competencies in multiple human resource disciplines, including driving employee experience, Talent acquisition & Retention, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state-respective employment laws and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to be proactive and forward-thinking
• Strong business acumen and relationship management skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Global & cultural awareness