Vacancies: Head of Human Resources (2), Head of Administration (2)
Exciting Career Opportunities in a Leading Global Company
Company Profile
Our client is a Global Company operating in Africa, Middle East and Asia. The Group has diverse Business interests in FMCG, Agriculture & Allied, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, IT, Oil Field Services, etc
As a part of its growth and expansion plans, the Company is seeking to recruit self driven, experienced and motivated individuals to fill select positions within the Group’s various businesses.
The client seeks to fill the following key positions:
Position: Head of Human Resources (2) (FMH001)
Reporting to the Executive Director
- HR & Administration, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall accountability of group HR function with specific focus on aligning HR with business strategy, developing portfolio strategy, setting operational direction, reviewing and evaluating operating mechanisms.
Key Responsibilities
- Control manpower cost at group level.
- Participate in management discussion on business strategy and align the HR function with business strategies.
- Initiate and monitor Company sponsored compensation market surveys, participate in sponsored market surveys and analyze survey observations for Management.
- Manage strategic HR processes including Manpower Planning, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Recruitment, Learning & Development, Performance Management, Career Planning, Succession Planning, etc.
Qualification, Skills and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preferably in Social Science)
- MBA/Post Graduate Diploma in HR & IR from a reputed institute/university
- A minimum 15 years experience with at least 7 years in management level
- Experience leading the HR function of a large FMCG/manufacturing organization with proven leadership track record.
- Good knowledge of ERP applications e.g. SAP and Oracle.
Position: Head of Administration (2) (FMH002)
Reporting to the Executive Director
- HR & Administration, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall accountability of the Administration function with specific focus on aligning the Administration department with the ongoing and emerging requirements of the organization. This function will also include lead supervisory and managerial roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to the Administration function.
- Manage residential accommodations including searching/sourcing new accommodation; negotiating and closing new leases, accommodation related inventory, renovations, etc.
- Liaise with all levels of government and their parastatals in matters of rates and levies, environment, petitions against the company and/or staff, seeking approvals on different matters and negotiating the best deals for the Company
- Implement and maintain quality systems and ensure continuous improvement of methodologies with specific focus on growth, cost reduction and process improvements.
- Prepare and track Administration department’s budget and costs.
- Design Administration goal and objectives in line with Organizational objectives.
Qualification, Skills and Experience
- A Masters Degree in Public Administration/any discipline from a reputed institute/university.
- Minimum 12 years experience of with at least five 5 years in management level.
- Working knowledge o( the FMCG/manufacturing industry
- Good oral arid written proficiency in English
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Functional expertise, decision making, planning and execution and analytical skills.
- Good knowledge of ERP applications e g. SAP and Oracle.
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted on or before Tuesday, 3rd September 2013 and sent by email to: corporaterecruitment@ng.kpmg.com with the relevant job title and code stated in the subject line of the email.
Mails not sent in this format will be disqualified.
Each application must include updated curriculum vitae
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
