Women for Women International Organization requires suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below
Title: Human Resources Manager
Status: Full time
Location: Enugu Nigeria Country Office
Reports to: Deputy Country Director
Line Manages: HR officer
The Human Resources & Administration (HR&A) Manager will lead, direct and manage the day-to-day Human Resources and Administrative activities for the Nigeria Country office and sub-offices. The HR&A Manager will provide oversight and guidance to the development and monitoring of processes related to recruitment and retention, compliance, compensation, benefits, training and development; as well as oversee administrative functions. The HR&A will provide strategic guidance on HR to the office.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review job advertisements prior to posting, screen CVs, conduct telephone screenings, coordinate interview teams, participate in interviewing candidates and ensure that documentation is collected and recorded/filed
- Oversee all labor engagement for the country office and manage the new hire orientation process
- Annually review the Employee Handbook recommending amendments that may be needed due to changes in local conditions or labour laws
- Manage timesheets for office, ensuring timely submission, approval, accuracy, and filing, oversee the employee leave administration, and coordinate with Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly Payroll
- Monitor compensation administration ensuring internal equity & compliance
- Advise Country Director on appropriate staffing levels and assist in budget preparation, facilitate job analysis and update job descriptions
- Review employee final payments for accuracy and compliance with labor laws
- Ensure smooth running of ail administrative functions in the country offices
- Evaluate the need for employee training and development and make recommendations.
- Oversee the coordination and implementation of annual performance reviews
- Work with senior management and the local attorney to resolve employee relations issues pragmatically, investigate employee relations issues &work to ensure human resources related decisions are consistent and fair.
Required Skills & Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in human resources or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus minimum of 7 years experience in the field of human resources
- Must be familiar with country specific laws and regulations governing Human Resources in Nigeria
- Ability to work with managers to assess complex issues pragmatically
- Ability to define problems, establish facts, analyze situations and make decisions
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent written English skills.
- Ability to interact with and lead employees at various levels
- Strong understanding of confidentiality as it relates to Human Resources
- Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- The position is based in Enugu, only candidates outside Enugu and willing to relocate to Enugu need to apply.
Application Instructions:
All interested candidates should submit the following application materials: updated CV, cover letter and 3 professional references. Send application to: nigeriajobs@womenforwomen.org. Please put HR&A Manager in the Subject line. Application deadline; 20th August, 2012. Due to urgency of the recruitment, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and we may offer the positions before the closing date.
Only short listed applicants will be invited to interview.
No telephone inquiries please.
Women for Women International is an EOE.
