Human Resource Business Partner at SaroAfrica International Limited

Job Purpose

• The Human Resource Business Partner is charged with the responsibility of overseeing all human resources activities relating to performance and talent management within the business and ensuring that they align with the business goals and objectives

Duties/Responsibilities
Strategy:

• He/She is expected to contribute to the development and the execution of the approved business strategy of the SBU and specifically that which relates to people.
• Assist in providing specific guidance and a human resource roadmap of how to translate SBU's medium and annual strategic plans into reality.
• Carry out specific initiatives in the people plan of the business Talent Acquisition
• Attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry
• Overseeing the recruitment and hiring process report on its performance
• Will ensure that all new recruits are properly integrated to the business through general and customised induction programmes & onboarding
• Ensure that all recruitments are duly approved and are done consistent with the Saro policies and practices.
• Responsible for overseeing professional reference checks and background checks to verify that candidates are eligible to work for the company
• Implement new sourcing methods:
• Coordinate with department managers to forecast future hiring needs
• Review recruitment software and suggest the best option for company needs
• Participate in job fairs and career events
• Review and manage a highly functional compensation, appraisal, welfare & benefit structure that drives attracts, and retains high performing talent
• Perform candidate and employee satisfaction evaluations and workshops
• Build the company’s professional network through relationships with HR professionals, colleges and other partners.

Culture / Employee Engagement:

• Share the company’s values, norms, and vision with employees familiarizing them with the overall ethics of the organization
• Identify any shortcomings within the organization and having the ability to address them effectively.
• Responsible for organizing team outings, community building, or recognition programs that can improve healthy work environment
• He/She is expected to advice and give guidance on disciplinary and welfare issues, expected to assist business leaders in identifying aberrant behaviour, make recommendations on appropriate disciplinary measures to be taken in line with the employee handbook. Develop effective relationships with the business in order to promote good employee relations across the SBU.
• Carry out survey on impact on values, culture, and anti-values
• Promote an open-door policy for communication.

Performance Management:

• Responsible for Performance Management System based on leading practices with the aim to provide a fair and transparent performance management across units
• Resolve problems related to appraisals, such as employee requests for re-evaluation, and ensure that these issues are handled in a fair, professional, and transparent way
• Collect and analyze performance appraisal results across units

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Hands-on experience with HR software
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to details
• Leadership skills
• Strategic Thinking
• People Management

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second-class upper degree in Human Resources or related field
• Relevant HR certifications that demonstrate knowledge/possession of current HR competencies are required (e.g. Associate, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, Senior/Professional in Human Resources, Human Resources Business Professional). like PHR, SPHR, CIPM, MBA will be an added advantage
• Applicants should have a minimum of 4 - 8 years relevant experience in similar role
• Age Requirement: 28 – 35 years