HR Generalist at Graceco Limited

About Graceco

Graceco Limited is a food processing and manufacturing company with specialty in consumer goods and the production of input for bakers and the confectionery industries.  Graceco is a leader in confectioneries and bakers’ items. Our success is powered by our world-class team of highly engaged and committed staff.

 At Graceco you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, strategic environment where bold, innovative thinking isn’t just welcomed, it’s encouraged.  Across all functions, we relish the opportunity to help our people fulfil their potential. Our rapid expanding business means plenty of opportunities to step into the spotlight and acquire life time experience.

Job location and working hours:  The position is located at Alagbado Lagos, Nigeria. Working time is normally between 7:30am-5pm Mondays to Fridays and 8:30am-3pm on Saturdays. 

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Employee Recruitment & Selection Process

• Coordinates recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt openings  initiates and coordinates recruitment ads
• Create and update database for replacement of Key position
• Oversee reference and background checks for new staff members.
• Work with compliance manager to ensure that food handlers test is done for existing and new staff members.
• Conduct exit interviews on terminating employees

Performance Management

• Oversee the company's employee performance evaluation process and brief senior management on the outcome of the process
• Oversee the performance review  process and establish and monitor progress toward key success metrics for the performance evaluation process
• Review HR metrics related to employee pay increases that stems from the appraisal exercise, ensuring budget allocation meets organizational goals
• Identifies employee needs with regard to performance problems, training options, and career development and makes recommendations accordingly
• Counsels and guides managers and management on appropriate performance management measures.

Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

• Create individual files and maintain detailed records, for each employee, including employment records, educational and other Certificates, Job descriptions, beneficiary nominations etc.
• Maintain Employee Database on ERPNext for all the information in the individual employee files.
• Documenting correspondence about transfer, promotion, redeployment, disciplinary action, etc. in staff's file.
• Manage and update all employees profile on ERP Next
• Gather and analyze data from Human Resource Information and other appropriate sources.
• Implement goals set by management for HR metrics at company level, present performance against goals, and propose action plans to address any concerns.
• Analyze lagging indicators, partnering with business management to research the root cause of any areas of concern and create action plans to address.

Employee Relations

• Address employee conflicts & grievances and complete investigations as required
• Ensure good working tools are provided to employees
• Administer employee discipline or corrective action when required
• Propose strategy to improve employee engagement and retention
• Create leave allocation for staff on or before 30th of January every year
• Advises management and managers of state and federal regulations and effective human resource practices with regard to employee issues.

•     Training and Development

• Work with heads of departments to design appropriate training and development programmes for staff.
• Delivering and overseeing the training of individuals or groups of employees
• Supervising and monitoring progress made via training programmes or schemes
• Counsel staff on Company and HR policies, practices, and procedures
• Design and coordinate induction process to integrate new staff into the work place.

Benefit & Payroll Administration

• Manage and process payroll for all employees on or before 25th of every month.
• Update salary structure and ensure employees receive salary slips on or before 30th of every month.
• Manage all employee benefits program such as Healthcare, Pension, Product Allotment, Group Life Insurance, and NSITF.
• Advise employees of their benefit options
• Collaborate and maintain professional communication with accounting department

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• BSc  (1st Class or 2nd Class) in Industrial Relations/Human Resources Management or related courses
• Applicant must have relevant HR certification from either HRCI, SHRM or CIPM.
• Applicant must have minimum of 3 years’ experience as HR Generalist in well structured environment preferably manufacturing environment

REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good team player
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills and negotiating skills
• Good understanding of the employee recruitment process
• Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, sound judgment and tact
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in the use of Human Resources and Employee Self Service enterprise wide packages
• Have sound knowledge of Nigeria labour law
• Have experience managing  400-500 staff
• Sound knowledge of  HR Metrics
• Strong assertive skill and process driven
• High emotional intelligence and proactiveness
• Have experience coordinating Graduate trainee program and Training school
• Experience in payroll management
• Possess sound computer skill; Excel, Power point, MS-word