Human Resource Generalist at Sika Nigeria

Job Description

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing support in all aspects of day-to-day human resources operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training & development, benefits administration, payroll and compliance, and exit management. He/she will act as a liaison between employees, management, and other departments, ensuring that all HR-related matters are handled efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training & development and offboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and track employee training and development programs, including e-learning platforms, & other development initiatives to meet needs of specific teams/organization.
• Conduct regular training sessions on HR topics, including diversity and inclusion, harassment prevention, and effective communication.
• Provide support and guidance to employees and managers on HR-related matters, including employee relations issues, performance improvement plans, and conflict resolution.
• Administer and maintain the HRIS system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive employee engagement initiatives, such as employee surveys, recognition programs, and team-building activities.
• Facilitate internal communication, including disseminating HR-related information, policies, and updates and handling communication during organizational changes or crises.
• Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions according to HR objective, as well as updating the organization structure.
• Gather and analyse data with useful HR metrics and models to understand current and future trends, perform analysis on data extracted, flag anomalies and develop action plans to improve
• Work with the Head of Human Resources in overseeing and managing HR projects such as employee engagement and wellness programs
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction and identify and address factors that may contribute to employee turnover
• Support and advise line managers on the handling of disciplinary, grievance, capability, or performance issues

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, or other Social Sciences/ related fields.
• Relevant professional qualification (CIPM, CIPD, or SHRM)
• MBA will be a plus.

Experience and Capabilities

• 3 - 5 years progressive experience as a HR Generalist and/or specialist
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•  Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• knowledge of employment and Nigerian Labor Law
• knowledge of Talent management and employee life cycles
• Critical thinking & Analytical skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to details
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office applications