Human Resource Lead at Applied Engineering Technology Initiative

We seek to obtain value from the Human Resource Lead who will oversee the overall people management procedures/operations across the organization and promote corporate vision, mission, values and culture at a strategic and operational level to drive new initiatives. 

Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Talent Planning

• Develop recruitment and talent management strategies for sourcing candidates, assessment, interview and selection process.
• Conduct an overall recruitment process to fill job openings.
• Oversee the preparation of new employees for assignments such as induction, orientation, onboarding and training programs.
• Maintain the organisational structure by monitoring the update of job requirements and job descriptions for all current and future positions.
• Develop and ensure the distribution and comprehension of the employee handbook.
• Conduct and analyse stay and exit interviews and recommend employee retention improvement measures.

Learning and Development

• Encourage an enabling learning and development environment to inspire the creation of a culture that encourages individual and organisational learning.
• Drive a robust learning and development program to address soft and technical skills gaps.
• Ensure proper onboarding of new staff is done
• Work with heads of departments to identify their team’s individual capability levels and gaps for optimum performance.
• Ensure that development, deployment and career management processes are in line with the organisation’s talent management principles and provide fair access of opportunity for all

Performance Management and Reward Systems

• Plan, oversee and monitor the performance appraisal system of employees.
• Work with the heads of department to oversee employees work activities and evaluate/appraise work results.

Payroll Administration

• Ensure that the organisation’s compensation and benefits packages comply with statutory and regulatory requirements at Federal and State levels such as minimum wages and tax liabilities.
• Oversee the monthly preparation and distribution of salaries and wages.
• Review and monitor payroll information for accuracy i.e. collating, calculation, payroll data, payroll account reconciliations etc.
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant payroll management policy and communicate relevant changes to the organisation

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Develop a strategic, comprehensive and actionable approach to employee engagement focusing on benefits to individuals and the organisation.
• Drive an employee engagement system to encourage and gain employee commitment.
• Attend to and resolve employee grievances and complaints.
• Oversee the records of employees’ absenteeism and leave status

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Humanities or other related fields of study.
• Professional Certification in CIPM, CIPD, HRCI, SHRM or any relevant certification.
• A minimum of 4 years relevant experience as an HR Generalist. 
• In-depth knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law and HR best practices

Skills

• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Package and HRIS.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Communication skills at various levels
• Mid level Leadership  Skills to manage a large workforce.
• Hands on Recruitment experience is highly desirable 

Location of the Job is Ibeju Lekki, Lagos. As such, proximity a key consideration.