Human Resources Manager - Western Africa at Qatar Airways

Job ID: 2200002S
Category: Corporate & Commercial

Job Description

• We are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our International HR team based in Lagos, Nigeria  as HR Manager for  Western Africa Region.
• Reporting to the Regional HR Business Partner - Africa, as HR Manager Western Africa, you will be responsible for providing HR support for the 3 countries in the region including Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast.
•  You will add immediate value by contributing to the development and implementation of HR strategy in all areas of Recruitment, Organisational Design, Retention, Reward, Employee Relations and Employee Engagement.
• You will lead the HR team & provide guidance and advice as well as coaching to line managers on HR policies, procedures and processes.
• You will be responsible to support all Divisions that are based in the local markets including -  our Commercial, Airport Services, Cargo and Corporate teams.
• This represents a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced and dynamic environment in a leading Aviation group to contribute to our continued development and evolution.

Key Accountabilities will include:

• Working with line managers in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures.
• Managing a HR team
• Providing 5- star HR support to the business, including documentation and approval process.
• Leading the HR agenda for the seven countries supporting, coaching and advising on HR processes.
• Manage the development of accurate job descriptions and the recruitment approval process.
• Operating as the communication hub for the HR team ensuring information flow and sharing of knowledge.
• Implementing and leading the HR component of any Change and Transformation Programs within the six markets.
• Implementing Human Resources policies such as performance management, disciplinary and absence management.
• Providing advice and assistance on the performance evaluation and development planning process.
• Advising on pay and other remuneration issues including promotions and transfers.
• Communicating company policies, procedures and processes to the business as required.
• Facilitating and assisting with providing training and coaching on key HR and Management skills to the business.
• Conducting research on Human Resource best practice and making recommendations as appropriate.
• Gathering data and statistical reports to make informed & commercial HR decisions.
• Assisting with composing correspondence and memoranda, reports and documents.
• Acting as the local advisor on Employment legislation
• Ensuring all employees understand work health and safety requirements and expectations, through induction, instruction, training and supervision.

Be part of an extraordinary story:

• Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make.
• You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience.
• You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.
• Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. Together, everything is possible

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. A recognized accreditation in HR .
• Minimum of five years’ HR related job experience within an International company, which will include a minimum of two years’ in a HR Management Role with experience managing multiple countries across Africa.
• Proven people management skills, including experience in employee relations; strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to engage, inspire and influence people.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential for this role.  
• Fluency in French is preferred.
• You must also have the right to live and work in Nigeria to be considered for this opportunity. This role would require regular travel across the Region.