Vacancies: Human Resource Manager, Public Affairs Manager
Our client (Michael Stevens Consulting) a leading multinational company in the manufacturing industry the services of dynamic, multitalented and dedicated professionals to fill its Human Resources & Public Affairs positions. (Positions based in the North)
Position: Human Resource Manager
Location – North
The Role:
- The successful applicant will be required to lead the Human Resource Department in one of the locations by supporting the Strategic objectives of the industry whilst administering and ensuring compliance to all HR policies and procedures.
- Our preferred candidates should have the ability to work constructively with staff at all levels across organisational/cultural boundaries. The successful candidate will ensure that Heads of Departments, line managers and their teams are enabled to achieve their business goals through professional HR support, accurate management information and the provision of timely people processes.
Note: This role reports operationally to the Company Manager, and functional to the Employee Relations Manager in the Head Office.
The Person is expected to work closely with:
- Heads of Department as the main contact for enquiries on people management, process, compliance and best practice.
- Heads of Department to ensure policies and process are well communicated and adhered to all.
- Heads of Department consistency and accurate provision of management information to aid/ foster quality decision making on people issues
- Human Resource Managers in other locations to share best practices and work towards a consistent approach in dealing with people issues across all locations.
- Unit Executives of the Union to promote peaceful/harmonious industrial relations.
General Expectations
- The successful candidate will need to have a broad background in HR and ideally some experience of working in a Multi National organization, Fast Moving Consumer Group or a consulting Firm.
- The person will need to be able to think strategically whilst also being hands-on, and have the enterprise and initiative to deliver on areas that may be new or unfamiliar Ability to challenge perceptions while influencing and building strong relationships Company-wide
- Responds positively to a team ethos and can also, as circumstances dicate, be self reliant and independent
- Our environment gives us some uniquely challenging aspects from an HR perspective, and the candidate will need to be creative and enterprising to deliver exciting results.
The ideal candidate should be
- From the core North (Christian/Muslim, Hausa speaking)
- Will to relocate if not based in the North
Qualification
- Applicants must possess B.sc(Second Class Lower) preferably in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or any numerate discipline
- Relevant Masters degree will be an advantage
- 5 credits in WASC/GCE ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics at one sitting.
- Membership of CIPM will be an advantage
Experience and Age
- Work experience- At least 6 years post NYSC
- Not more than 35 years as at December 12, 2011
Behavioral Skills
- Persuasive skills and good interpersonal relations
- Pleasant and Sociable
- Honesty and integrity
Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Human Resource Management Skills
- Diagnostic ability
- Problem solving
- Training and presentation skills
- Not more than 35 years as at December 201
- Excellent communication skills (Oral/Writt Good leadership qualities and negotiating
- Working knowledge of Nigerian labour laws
- Analytical Skills
- Consulting Skills
- Project management
- Resilient and able to manage conflicting priorities
Position: Public Affairs Manager – North
Location: Kaduna
The Role:
- The successful applicant will be required to lead the Public Affairs Department in Kaduna by supporting the Strategic objectives of the Corporate Affairs Adviser whilst building and protecting the reputation of the company.
- Our preferred candidate should have the ability to work constructively within a highly dynamic political environment, proactively connect and influence relevant stake holders on policies.
- The successful candidate will ensure a positive public perception and conducive external environment for the Company’s’ operations through professional information management.
The role reports operationally to the Corporate Affairs Adviser in the Head Office .
The Person is expected to work closely with:
- Host community
- Media Houses
- Government Agencies
- other relevant stakeholders.
General Expectations
- The successful candidate will need to have a broad background in Public Affairs and ideally some experience of working in a Multi National organization, Fast Moving Consumer Group or an Advertising / Media Company.
- The person will need to be able to think strategically whilst also being hands-on, and have the enterprise and initiative to deliver on areas that may be new or unfamiliar.
- Ability to challenge perceptions while influencing and building strong relationships externally and Company-wide.
- The person will need to be able to think strategically whilst also being hands-on, and have the enterprise and initiative to deliver on areas that may be new or unfamiliar.
- Ability to challenge perceptions while influencing and building strong relationships externally and Company-wide.
- Respond positively to a team ethos and can also, as circumstances dictate, be self reliant and independent.
- Create proactive and transparent external communication.
- Builds relationship with media and identifies contacts that add value.
The ideal candidate should be:
From the core North Christian/Muslim, Hausa speaking)
Willing to relocate if not based in the North
Qualification:
- B. Sc (Second Class Lower) preferably in Public Administration, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law
- Relevant Masters degree will be an advantage
- 5 Credits in WASC/GCE ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics at one sitting.
- Membership of Relevant Professional bodies
Experience & Age
- Work Experience – At least 8 Years post NYSC
- Not more than 38 years as at December 31, 2011
Behavioral Skills
- Persuasive Skills and Good interpersonal relations
- Pleasant and sociable .
- Good leadership qualities and negotiating skills
- Excellent communication skills (Oral/written)
- Honesty and integrity
Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Analytical Skills
- Influence Skills
- Resilient and able to manage conflicting priorities
- Working knowledge of Corporate Laws
- Diagnostic ability
- Problem solving
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to Michael Stevens Consulting. mschrm.pam@gmail.com Interested candidates should submit applications on or before 22nd November, 2011.
