Human Resource Consultant at PATH

Background

• PATH's success is based on our ability to recruit, retain, and provide a great employee experience to people who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
• Our HR team has a significant impact on solving global health challenges when we engage and retain people with the right skills and an aptitude for collaboration, innovation, and impact.
• PATH is seeking a consultant to support the gathering and compilation of HR employment related documentation in Nigeria as we establish our presence in Nigeria. 
• The consultant will be tasked with gathering relevant documentation and providing templates and guides related to general employment and HR requirements.

Activities

• Ensure that all the employment related HR documents and templates needed are in place and aligned with the legal requirements in Nigeria
• Guarantee the alignment of the deliverables with the principles, best practices, and procedures relevant to Human Resources Management in Nigeria
• Identify all necessary HR steps for setting up a people function in Nigeria
• Identify all necessary actions in terms of immigration, taxation, social security, legal advice, secondment and employment benefits in Nigeria
• Works independently and contributes to moderately complex aspects of the project, while ensuring optimal utilization of available resources
• Comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations and policies related to HR

Deliverables

• Employment related documents and templates per local law:
• Offer Letter
• Employment Agreement
• Employment handbook
• Compensation and Benefits Summary
• Labour related benefit guide per local law on:
• Pension scheme
• Health and Life insurance
• Other statutory and labour related benefits e.g housing, leave
• Payroll management, contributions and taxes as per local law.

Required Experience

• HR Professional with a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) with proven experience conducting HR related reviews and analysis. Experience in an INGO set up is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate among diverse stakeholders to obtain and gather information (i.e., with the project team, external stakeholders)
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of Nigeria’s Labour market, laws and regulations
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ideal Profile:

• Knowledge of the principles, best practices, and procedures relevant to Human Resources Management in Nigeria
• Has supported or worked on HR matters at initial set up stage
• Understanding of People Advisory Global Services (Immigration, Consultants, Taxation, Social Security, Legal counsel, Seconded and benefits)
• Good in process documentation and taking ownership of deliverables
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Track record of working and communicating effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Proven success applying cross-cultural sensitivity, knowledge and skill working with people of diverse backgrounds.