Human Resource Officer at Day Waterman College

Day Waterman College is a modern co-educational boarding school designed to provide an exciting learning environment for children between the ages of 11 - 16. We provide a broad-based education of international standard to meet global needs. The College is set on 35 hectares of natural landscape in Asu, near Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Facilities and equipment of outstanding quality have been provided to support the learning environment, including access to safe recreational areas.

This College is built to educate young people to become leaders who will be at the forefront of the rapid economic and social development sweeping through Nigeria. The demands of living and working in a global economic community necessitates adaptable and flexible young people with the skill-set, knowledge and character to contribute and shape the future, and meet the many challenges that lie ahead.

Applications are hereby requested from qualified professionals to fill the underlisted position:

Job Title: Human Resource Officer

Location: Ogun

Role:

• To manage, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and promote the school Employee Relations and Human Resource plans, policies, procedures and practices.

General Responsibilities

• To assist the Leadership Team in developing, implementing and maintaining a policy for the management of employee relations and use of the human resource to achieve the aims and objectives of the school.
• To act as an effective link between the Leadership Team and all employees.
• To promote healthy and challenging work culture within the employees of the school.
• To act effectively as a representative of the school in matters relating to communication with external parties on HR related issues.

Specific Responsibilities

• To maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• To participate actively in staff recruitment by advising on manpower planning, organizing job adverts and candidate selection process, calling for references and necessary check reports such as criminal, certificate and previous employment checks, communication with candidates and preparing and dispatching contract documents as instructed by the Leadership Team.
• To prepare employees for assignments by establishing and coordinating orientation and induction programs, pre-employment medical test, pension and salary accounts and by liaising with the Internal Services and IT departments on accommodation and facilities.
• To keep records of staff employment history which include selection and interview reports, contract documents, references, contract adjustments and reviews, sanctions and recommendations; and to maintain utmost confidentiality of such information.
• To advise the Finance Department on salaries, benefits and entitlements, including final or severance benefits and any change or adjustment on them.
• To advise the Leadership Team on such issues as confirmation of employees, pay reviews, etc.
• To liaise with providers on staff welfare and statutory requirements such as life insurance and health insurance.
• To communicate to staff such information as approved and instructed by the Leadership Team.
• To participate actively in staff performance management and appraisal; and advise and if approved organize appropriate CPD programs.
• To maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Skills/Qualifications

• Knowledge of recruitment and hiring practices.
• Knowledge of current Human Resources Management and  Benefits Administration practices.
• Knowledge of Performance Management, Communication Processes, Compensation and Wage Structure.
• Knowledge of Employment Law and Laws Against Sexual Harassment.
• Ability to communicate reasonably well, both oral and written.
• Good human relations skills.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2014.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to download Application Form

All application form together with a statement of suitability which should be no more than two sides of A4. In your statement you should address your specification and show how you meet the selection criteria and send to: [email protected]

Note:

• This job description is a broad and inclusive document, which outlines areas the HR Officer is required to lead and manage.
• Given the dynamic nature of any developing organization, a job description is essentially a flexible document, so that it can respond to changing organisational and individual professional needs over time.
• Consequently, a job description will be reviewed on a regular basis so that it is sensitive to changes in staffing and the developmental needs of the school. In any case, job descriptions need to be reviewed at least once per calendar year.