Manager Employee and Expatriate Relations at Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Manager Employee and Expatriate Relations

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Summary
Implement Etisalat expatriate administration policies to ensure well-being of secondee and expatriate staff and their seamless integration into Etisalat and Nigerian work environment.

Principal Functions

• Provide input in the development and update of Etisalat expatriate administration policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the development and update of employee related policies to ensure seamless integration of expatriate staff into Etisalat work environment.
• Assist with the drafting of Etisalat secondee contracts for expatriate staffs.
• Manage relationship with immigration authorities and other government agencies and parastatals e.g. the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs.
• Keep abreast of beneficial international and local best practices on employee and expatriate administration and recommend updates to expatriates policies as required.
• Coach, supervise and direct the activities of subordinates.
• Administer contracts to expatriate staffs and liaise with Etisalat UAE to resolve any issues that may affect the secondees assigned to Nigeria.
• Supervise the processing of visas and residence permits for expatriates and secondees, ensuring conformity with Etisalat policies and Nigerian Immigration laws and requirements.
• Liaise with Training manager to coordinate the induction of expatriate staffs.
• Ensure all expatriates are registered on the medical services provided to them and assist in resolving any issue that may come up regarding medicals.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of Health Management Organisations and other healthcare providers for Etisalat.
• Manage activities related to staff health awareness and enlightenment programs.
• Ensure adequate and accurate documentation for new hires including opening of new personnel files, issuing of ID cards, and completion of relevant forms.
• Conduct exit interviews for resigning staff and document findings for management information use.
• Monitor staff turnover rate and recommend action points to retain talents in Etisalat.
• Liaise with administration and facilities to ensure timely provision of accommodation, vehicles and other facilities to expatriate staff.
• Provide adequate information and direction to ensure proper management of expatriate ward's schooling arrangements.
• Ensure expatriates grievances and performance issues are resolved in line with established policies and procedures.
• Advice expatriates on all HR initiatives and their impact on expatriate welfare.
• Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the unit.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Chief Human Resources Officer
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Educational Requirements
First degree in from a recognised university

Experience,Skills & Competencies

• Six (6) to Eight (8) years work experience with at least three (3) years at supervisory level
• Exit Management
• Employee and Industrial Relations
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

How to Apply
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