Manager, Employee Relations at Dangote

Job Summary

• Drive the implementation of programs to actualize DCP Nigeria’s approved Industrial and labour relations management framework.
• Oversee all Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) and Staff Representatives (SR) meetings and proactively guide management to continuously maintain industrial harmony in all DCP operational locations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and update of policies and procedures guiding employee activities within DCP operations.
• Addressing employees’ issues and concerns raised
• Developing and implementing an Employee Relations Program
• Resolving work conflicts and grievances
• Advising departmental managers on conflict resolution
• Managing & running negotiations with staff representatives and JCC in all DCP location
• Proactively advise senior management on urgent industrial relations concerns
• Managing and oversighting disciplinary strategy and consequence management

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• A good first degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Business Administration or Law from an accredited and recognized Institution.
• A master’s degree in law, Industrial and Labour Relations would be an advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years progressive industry experience in the practice of industrial and labour relations management
• Relevant stakeholder management experience of which three (3) years must be at junior management level.
• Relevant professional certification; CIPMN, CIPD, SHRM, HRCI with specialty in Employee Relations.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledgeable about industry trends, supply chain processes, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Industrial Conflicts Resolution
• Hands-on skill in the application of labour laws
• Proactive Change Management Skills
• Impeccable character with good discretional disposition
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent Planning & Negotiation Skills
• Good knowledge of compensation frameworks
• Stakeholder Management
• Great Leadership Skill