Practice Manager (Law firm) at Stresert Services Limited

JOB SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for strategy, implementation and management of human resources. It is also responsible for directing the overall provision of people management services, including developing, implementing and directing processes and policies that will aid the attainment of the Firm’s objective in the areas of being an excellent place of excellent people.

JOB DUTIES:

Strategic

• Participates in management strategy committee and assists in formulating and implementing strategies for the achievement of the Firm’s goals, in line with company vision.
• Responsible for manpower planning and assisting with hiring needs yearly.
• Continuously researches and appraises industry trends and practices on human capital development and management and advises the Firm accordingly.
• Formulates, generates, recommends and implements ideas and policies that ensure the Firm is able to sustainably attract and retain talented and motivated employees to maintain an excellent work force.
• Determines and supervises the preparation of yearly and other periodic budgets for Human Resources.
• Responsible for the effective administration of talent management programs.

Recruitment and Selection

• Prepares job descriptions based on communication and inputs of supervisors.
• Directs the information technology department in ensuring career opportunities are posted and updated on the Firm’s website.
• Liaises with and instruct consulting firms and recruitment agencies with outsourced HR functions.
• Directs the recruitment process, including the development of materials for and conduct of assessments, interviews and documentation of applicants and candidates.
• Prepares offers of employment for successful candidates and carries out reference checks for confirmation of new hires.
• Plans, organizes and conducts new employee orientation, including induction programs and continuous departmental orientation on the Firm’s structure and processes.

Performance Management

• Ensures an effective performance management system is in place, which is tied to the Firm’s strategy.
• Trains the managers and employees on the use of the performance management system.
• Coordinates the performance evaluation, collates results and arranges reviews for the moderation stage.
• Prepares and presents report to the COO and Managing Partner.

Compensation and Benefits

• Researches, analyzes and recommends modification to compensation and benefits policies in line with industry levels to ensure employees remain motivated, driven and proud of the Firm, while maintaining a balance of costs and attracting /retaining talent.
• Conducts annual salary surveys and implement annual updates to compensation program.

Training and Development

• Analyzes training needs to design employee development and training plans..
• Sources training programs to meet the required training and development needs for staff in various departments.
• Develops and maintains relationship with external training bodies and examination.
• Coordinates in-house learning and development programs for appropriate staff on a regular basis and ensure full attendance of both trainees and facilitators.
• Coordinates and assists with secondment programs

Employee Relations

• Develops and administers various human resources procedures.
• Provides current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
• Maintains current records of all staff details with respect to personal information, salary and benefits such as welfare, insurance, pension and medicals.
• Compiles statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, annual leave days and absenteeism rates.
• Serves as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helps resolve work-related problems.
• Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures.
• Manages working conditions, including refereeing disputes, administering disciplinary and grievance procedures, equal opportunities, redundancy and employee leave schedule.
• Conducts exit interviews when necessary to identify reasons for employee’s departure.
• Responsible for managing the Staff Medical Scheme.

HR Admin

• Management of the Firm’s Internship Program on a yearly program.
• Coordinates the yearly Law Chambers Attachment program.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management or Social Sciences
• Master’s degree in Human Resources or MBA is an Added Advantage
• Qualified CIPM/CIPD/SHRM or registered member is compulsory

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge and experience in Human Resources Management, procedures and policies
• Knowledge and experience in HR consulting
• Knowledge of the Nigerian Labour Law

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• People management skills
• Leading and supervising skills
• Adhering to principles and values
• Formulating strategies, policies and procedures

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in Human Resources Management with at least 2 years in a senior management role