HR Manager at Sunrose Consulting

Our client is a multinational engineering company. The company distributes and supports construction machines, power systems and material-handling equipment. The company provides its customers with comprehensive solutions backed by technical know-how, experience and in-depth knowledge of its local markets. Its service centers are equipped to perform total overhauls, through its qualified service engineers, with necessary diagnostic and repair tools, which can be dispatched at any time to customers. The company is now seeking to recruit an HR Manager.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will advise the MD on formulation and implementation of company Human Resources policy within Labour Legislations. You will recruit, train, motivate and retain employees. You will advise the MD on the day to day administration of employees and maintenance of a harmonious industrial relations atmosphere conducive to their motivation for maximum efficiency.

Main Functions

A.    INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

• Develop and maintain harmonious management employee relations conducive to employee career growth and high productivity.
• Impact on NJIC negotiations for competitive conditions of service at Shop & Distributive National Trade Group and implement approved Collective Agreement.
• Ensure effective communication – Staff Forum, Conference, Briefings etc.
• Formulate disciplinary and grievance procedures and ensure compliance.
• Ensure effective liaison with government agencies and compliance with all relevant Labour Legislations.
• Ensure all monthly reports are coordinated and sent duly.
• Formulate and implement recruitment and selection strategy that will reduce costs and lead to an improved bottom line.

B.     TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Ensure that identified training courses for employees are within approved budget.
• Contribute to training and development policy at Group level as the need arises.
• Administration of employee’s competency based performance improvement review (CBPIR) exercise.

C.    EXPAT MANAGEMENT

• Ensure that relevant Expatriate returns are made to the appropriate authourities on time and in full.
• Oversee the management of Expatriates working within the territory.
• Manage the subcontractor contracts and staff

D.    STAFF WELFARE & OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS

• Investigate and recommend appropriate process and actions for handling disciplinary cases.
• Prosecute HR related cases in court in liaison with appropriate Legal authorities.
• Ensure compliance with Factory Decrees and Environmental Edict.
• Conduct employee’ remuneration surveys to promote effective reward management and staff development.

Education, Experience and Skills/Abilities

• A University Degree
• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience in Labour/HR function in a structured organisation
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria or any other relevant body
• A deep and up-to-date knowledge in HR development
• All-round management abilities with strengths in communication, administration and influencing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.