Jobs at IHS Towers

Job Purpose

To oversee and manage the IT Global Service Desk, ensuring the delivery of excellent ICT services and support to the business across multiple global locations. This role involves the strategic and operational management of IT service desk functions, to ensure the provision, deployment, maintenance, and support of network, telephony, computing/technology devices, and system/application software. The goal is to enhance workplace productivity and align IT services with business objectives.

Geographical Scope:

• Provide Level 1 IT Support services across Nigeria, LATAM, Group entities, SSA, and MENA regions.

Service Desk Management:

• Lead the IT Global Service Desk team, ensuring high levels of performance, availability, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the service desk, including incident, request, and problem management.
• Ensure all incidents, service requests, and changes are logged, prioritized, and resolved within agreed SLAs and OLAs.
• Develop and implement service desk policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent and high-quality support.
• Support end-user devices project and tasks associated with the install, move, add and change (IMAC) activities.
• Manage the operational day-to-day activities of the IT Service desk team that include but are not limited to workforce management, resource management, task assignment, project deliverables, etc.
• Responsible for the IT Service desk team competency development and motivation through coaching, mentoring, and training to consistently deliver high-quality support services.
• Provide troubleshooting and problem-resolution guidance to the team.
• Monitor and ensure that all incidents and request fulfilment are handled within the agreed OLA and SLA.
• Coordinate the execution of service management processes in conformity with the guidelines of the global service management processes, such as Incident Management, Request Fulfillment, Service Level Event, and Problem Management.
• Drive the continued transformation of the IT Service Desk, ensuring its capabilities remain sufficient to support a global and dynamic environment.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed and updated regularly to reflect current best practices.
• Monitor service desk performance metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular trend analysis and reporting to identify common issues and recommend preventive measures.
• Liaise with the cross-functional unit managers for the prompt resolution of escalated issues and to ensure integrated action plans are implemented.

Strategic Initiatives:

• Collaborate with the global Service Management team to monitor, measure, and report service support performance.
• Collaborate with senior IT leadership to develop and implement strategic plans for the IT service desk.
• Lead or participate in global IT projects, ensuring service desk alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve service desk operations.
• Drive First Call Average ensuring sustained increments in the capabilities of the IT Service Desk.
• Support the Global IT Demand function, especially in the transition of new services to operations and/or in the decommissioning of aged services, ensuring end-user interests are sufficiently protected.

Security and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with global IT security standards and policies in all service desk operations.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect organizational data and IT assets.
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support.

Finance Management:

• Prepare and manage the service desk budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Monitor and report on operational expenses, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Ensure the overall effectiveness of the IT Service Desk team and business Return on Investment (ROI) by implementing initiatives that reduce the cost of support and improve user satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related Field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in IT operations, IT user support, IT Service Management with at least 5 Years in a global or multi-regional role.
• Proven experience in managing and improving service delivery in a complex, global environment.
• Certifications in any of the following would be an added advantage: ServiceNow ITSM, ITIL Service Operations, ISO 27001 (ISMS).
• Proficiency in other languages i.e.French, Arabic, Spanish or Portuguese will be an added advantage.
• Ability to travel to European, Middle Eastern, African and Latin American countries.

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Job Purpose

• Handle consultation, facilitation, and resolution of employee grievances and disciplinary issues.
• Develop, implement, and enforce company policies/procedures.
• Manage relationships between the organization and external labor agencies/bodies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations (ER) questions and provide guidance and consultation, ensuring employees and managers are using the tools and resources available.
• Create and revise ER policies and processes to generate fair outcomes for all stakeholders.
• Interpret the company’s HR policies and respond to inquiries and concerns.
• Track and ensure compliance with local labour laws, legislative requirements, and conditions of employment.
• Collate and analyze employee exit interviews.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to co-review and take action on the results of the New Hire Experience Survey (30-day check-in)
• Conduct 60- and 90-day check-ins for new hires.
• Participate in training and consultation on ER-related topics, policies and procedures.
• Maintain thorough ER case documentation. Use metrics to identify trends and recommend actions to promote positive ER across the business.
• Coordinate with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and people managers/ leaders on employee-related aspects of involuntary terminations such as termination for cause and separation.
• Assist in investigations regarding potential misconduct and policy violations by employees.
• Assist in preparing ER-related audits, reports and compliance reviews.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Director, HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Law, Business, or any related discipline.
• Professional certifications, e.g., CIPMN, CIPD, SHRM, etc, will be an asset
• +5 years’ relevant ER experience
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, with practical experience ensuring compliance within an organization.
• Experience managing HR projects or initiatives, with multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations, identify issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs relations, conflict resolution, and company policies.