Assistant Human Resources Manager at InterContinental Hotel Resort

What is your passion? Whether you're into tennis, baking or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU! We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our progressive & committed opening team at the InterContinental Lagos .

InterContinental Lagos open in 2013 and is located on Victoria Island, in the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travelers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos's port and the city below, the 23 storey hotel offer uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Assistant Human Resources Manager

Job ID: LAG000178-EN
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are currently recruiting our Assistant Human Resources Manager.
• As the Assistant HR Manager, you will work with the Director of HR and HR Team to deliver the overall HR Plan through a proactive and professional HR customer service approach.
• You will also design, distribute and update the HR yearly calendar to reflect the overall plan of the department's objectives, best practices and measures.

Key Responsibilities

• To support and/or participate in projects and initiatives aimed at supporting business strategies and practices
• Assist the Director of HR in coaching the line colleagues within the department in the overall understanding and ownership of Employee Relations matters.
• Provide professional advice and counsel in all aspects of the employment cycle to ensure a consistent approach and compliance with statutory requirements and corporate policy and procedures.
• Support and co-ordinate InterContinental Lagos manpower plans, including direct reports.
• Work with Director of HR to effectively recruit talent.
• Assist in implementing agreed recognition systems and support a work environment that motivates and rewards employees in line with the overall IHG culture.
• Support the delivery of the integrated Payroll and HR management system
• To effectively manage the relationships with agreed external contacts, professional advisors and official bodies.
• Liaise with the Trustees of the pension scheme and HR Assistant on the administrative function.

Job Requirements

• A Degree in Human Resources or its equivalent
• At least 5 years HR experience in a similar role, experience in the Hospitality Sector will be an advantage
• High level of people and HR skills
• Outgoing 'bubbly' personality
• Creative and 'out of the box thinking'
• Able to champion change
• Good understanding of the local business and operation environments and markets
• Service minded and ability to involve and support operations
• Business savvy and good people skills
• Strong industrial relations in a unionized company is an added advantage

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online