Head of Human Resources at United Biscuits

United Biscuits International is the international business unit of the London-based food manufacturer United Biscuits, which has a revenue of almost £1 bn and sells a portfolio of biscuits, crackers and snacks. UBI contributes circa 20% to UB revenue and is a key growth driver, contributing 20% to the group’s overall growth. To further accelerate this international growth, Nigeria has been identified as a key market and an investment has been made in local production capacity.

The factory is located in Lagos and will be manufacturing a range of biscuits meeting stringent UB standards and providing better quality biscuits at affordable prices to targeted consumers.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Head of Human Resources

Location: Lagos

Job Description
As HR lead in the Nigeria operation, the role will allow you to act as part of the local leadership team, working with them to deliver their overall agenda, as well as working together as part of the wider HR team in driving forward the HR agenda.

The role will be responsible for providing an integrated HR service for manpower planning and recruitment, performance management, training and development, industrial relations, compensation & benefits administration at all staff and managerial levels of the Company

Key Responsibilities
Delivery of the HR agenda under the Group HR Framework:

• Ensure that appropriate HR policies and procedures are in place, tailored to local requirements and aligned to global framework
• Conduct Manpower Planning and manage the recruitment of management and factory labour to the approved budget and time frame
• Ensure compliance with labour and industrial laws and promote good Industrial Relations with the Union
• Ensure a fit-for-purpose reward structure with effective compensation & benefits administration and must demonstrate solid exposure of industry standards.
• Manage HR systems, payroll and records
• Build a capable and effective HR team
• Coach and support managers on all aspects of people management activity
• Agree and fulfill training and development plans to approved budget and time frame
• Support organisational change programs and integration with the wider Group
• Reports into the MD
• HR team of circa 30
• Approx 600 factory employees
• Budget management responsibility

The role holder will work closely with the Head of HR for UBI to ensure delivery of the people agenda in the region.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 10 – 15 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment is essential
• Strong recent experience (5yrs) in a senior or lead HR role reporting to the MD or Director
• Experience working in a multi-national company is desirable
• Technical and professional HR knowledge including excellent labour law and industrial relations knowledge
• Proven delivery of business results through HR activities
• Good recruitment skills at all levels of management, and production workers
• Experience of compensation & benefits
• Ability to influence and operate with all levels of management
• Flexibility to travel as required

Qualifications:

• Post-Graduate in PM/ HR or Masters Degree in Industrial & Labour Relations.
• Membership of professional bodies such as Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, or Nigeria Institute of Management would be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Action and solution orientated
• Strong personal drive
• Confidently and effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong planning and organisation
• Leadership
• Teamwork

Required Behaviours

• Performance
• Ambition
• Competitiveness
• Energy

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

How To Apply
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