HR Consultant at First Excelsia

HR Consultant Location: Lagos FirstExcelsia, a leading Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management Consulting firm with operations across multiple states in Nigeria is seeking to engage the services of a competent HR Consultant.

About the role:
We are seeking a competent HR Consultant who would be responsible for managing HR processes from our client’s site. The role holder will be expected to develop & implement bespoke HR strategies & Organisational Development initiatives and provide advice on HR best practices. The ideal candidate should be agile and able to think on his/her feet.
Job Description: 

• Take the lead on HR and Organisational Development initiatives 
• Consults with various line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate. 
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. 
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required. 
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions). 
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. 
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation. 
• Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers. 
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning. 
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs. 
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met. 
• Ensure all documentations are completed adequately and appropriately. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Person Specification: 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Excellent organisational skill and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable HR laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies. 
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organisation's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or relevant field 
• 3-5 years proven experience as an HR Consultant preferably in a consulting firm 
• Experience executing diverse Organisational Development projects is required Membership of at least one relevant professional body is required 
• An MBA will be an added advantage