Deputy HR Manager - Abuja, Nigeria - The Oleaster

Description

Job Description

• As the Deputy HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with the company's objectives.
• You will work closely with the HR team to enhance SOPs, HR guidelines, processes, policies, and frameworks to ensure compliance with employment regulations and drive performance.
• Additionally, you will oversee recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding, performance management, and other HR functions to support the organization's growth and success.

Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Policy Development:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Collaborate with the HR team to enhance SOPs, HR guidelines, processes, policies, and frameworks.
• Ensure the employee handbook is up-to-date and easy to understand.
• Advise management on employee-related matters and represent employee perspectives in decision-making processes.
• Implement HR policies and ensure compliance with national employment laws and best practices.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Work with team in administering payroll, compensation, and benefits.
• Develop and implement compensation and benefits policies.
• Ensure compliance with compensation and benefits laws and regulations.

Recruitment, Onboarding & Off-boarding:

• Monitor hiring trends and manage organization vacancies.
• Supervise the recruitment process from job description to onboarding.
• Improve recruitment processes and standardize job design and specifications.
• Supervise the onboarding process and design a systemic onboarding system.
• Manage the offboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for employees.

Performance Management:

• Encourage a culture of objective setting and result measurement.
• Develop measurable KPIs and competency models for various job roles.
• Collate and analyze performance appraisal results and provide timely feedback.

Disciplinary and Compliance:

• Handle formal grievances, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Implement disciplinary policies and procedures.

Other Responsibilities:

• Drive the selection and adoption of a Human Resources Management System HRMS.
• Refine the documentation and data management system for employee information.
• Supervise the Compensation Specialist in administering payroll and benefits.
• Drive retention through employee engagement and development programs.
• Handle formal grievances, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Produce detailed HR reports and metrics monthly.
• Support change management processes.

Essential Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Over 7 years of professional experience in all aspects of Human Resources.
• Relevant professional certification CIPMN, CIPD, SHRM is required.
• MBA in human resource management is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices in Nigeria.
• Experience with direct sourcing methods and social media recruitment.
• Thorough attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized with excellent record-keeping skills.
• Proficient in IT and computer skills, including HRMS.
• Strategic thinker with initiative.
• Effective people skills and ability to build relationships.