Labour & Industrial Relations Manager at Adexen Recruitment Agency

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by one of the international container terminal operating company to recruit labor & Industrial relations manager for its operations in Nigeria.

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client is an international container terminal operating company, is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Labour & Industrial Relations Manager

Job reference n°: 811
Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain
Location: Lagos- Nigeria
Function: HRM

Job Description

• Participates in the management-union negotiations, meetings, and any other industrial/employee related events and working closely with the Head, Human Resource and Chief Operating Officer in proffering guidance and solutions on matters discussed.
• Facilitates meetings between management and Executives of Unions and employee/industrial affiliate bodies.
• Recommends solutions and advises management on significant employee relations and disciplinary matters.
• Communicates significant changes in policies and processes to all departments.
• Supports the implementation of Management’s key/pivotal employee and industrial related decisions and policies.
• Manages relationship with external trade union(s), NIMASA as well as the Ministry of Labour on all employee related matter.
• Manages relationships with representatives from other Terminals within the industry, employers association in order to keep abreast of all maritime industrial relation matters.
• Oversees the registration and de-registration of Dock Workers with NIMASA and performs same with the existing Maritime Union.
• Facilitates the In-house Union meetings with the Head, Human Resources and the Chief Operating Officer.
• Facilitates the organisational Internal stakeholders forum involving the Head, Human Resources and the Chief Operating Officer.
• Manages Industrial pressing issues as well as other floor issues with the workers/union representatives and provides timely feedback to the Head, Human Resources and the Chief Operating Officer.
• Prevents employee work stoppage/strike actions.
• Manages all sensitive industrial relations correspondence from internal and external parties on all Industrial relations matters.
• Proactively Liaise with other departments and units within the organization to ensure that Labour issues are resolved quickly.
• Ensures adherence and compliance to government regulations as it’s relates to Labour union matters.
• Undertakes and manages approved management’s industrial/employee projects.
• Provides guidance on all BC engagement feedback meetings as well as follow ups on action planning
• Prepares and analyses reports that are necessary to carry out the function of the department and company.
• Oversees the development and administration of programs, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• A relevant university degree in any discipline.
• Requires at least 6 years of being responsible for Labour relations within an organization.
• Must be familiar with Best practices in the professional field of Human Resources, Labour law and people management.
• Good knowledge of labour laws.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and power point.
• Requires ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Fluent in English Language (written and spoken) and good report writing skills.
• Management Skills.
• Good conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Remuneration
Attractive Package

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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