Job Openings at the People Practice

Our client, a digital freight forwarder and customs broker for Africa, is looking for an experienced Head of People to lead the Human Resources function of the organisation. The candidate will be pivotal in shaping the HR strategy and driving organizational growth by fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce. 

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s goals.
• Provide counsel to the CEO on talent management and organizational development.
• Establish and maintain an effective performance management framework.

Talent Acquisition & Management

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract top talent.
• Design employee development programs to enhance skills and career growth.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Foster a positive work culture that aligns with the company’s values.
• Implement employee engagement initiatives to boost morale and productivity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Manage payroll, pensions, health insurance (HMO), and other benefits.
• Conduct periodic reviews of compensation structures to ensure competitiveness.

Compliance & Policy Implementation

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and company policies.
• Regularly update HR policies in line with industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of people operations, recruiting including general HR experience, and 3 years\' experience in leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of the Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint) proficiently for creating documents, managing data, and preparing comprehensive presentations and reports.
• Proven track record in implementing HR strategies that drive business outcomes.
• Experience with startups and cross-country recruitment.

Must have skills

• Exceptional organisational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-department collaboration.
• Proven track record of driving organisational culture initiatives.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and exercise conscious control of time spent on assigned tasks/activities to improve overall productivity.

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Our client, a digital freight forwarder and customs broker for Africa, is looking for an Executive Assistant who will work directly with the CEO on different areas and interface with different parts of the business, including new & special projects. This role is a mix of Executive Assistant and Founder Associate and will involve a lot of planning, documenting, and organizing.

The ideal candidate needs to have passion for tech, engineering and logic. Speed defines most things we do, and you need to be able to catch details and follow up on things and get answers to tasks where everyday people slack.  

Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Provide high-level administrative assistance to the MD by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and organizing travel arrangements.
• Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents as required.
• Prioritizing tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.

Calendar & Schedule Management

• Coordinate complex schedules involving internal teams, external stakeholders, and cross-functional departments.
• Proactively identify scheduling conflicts and resolve them promptly.
• Manage meeting agendas and take minutes during key meetings to ensure follow-up actions are tracked and completed.

Communication Liaison

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the MD and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication channels are maintained.
• Screen and prioritize emails, calls, and other forms of communication on behalf of the MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years\' experience as an Executive Assistant, Founder Associate, or in a similar administrative role supporting senior executives
• Experience with work tools like Docs, Excel, Notion, and Slack, and can figure out new tools, and even decide what should be used.
• Strong with researching, and very competent in writing and documentation.

Must have skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering results.
• Operationally focused, pay attention to details, and can ruthlessly prioritize.
• Ability to multitask effectively while prioritizing competing demands.