Human Resources Partner at SaroAfrica International Limited

SaroAfrica International Limited is the leader in the Nigerian Crop Protection industry. We are a wholly indigenous company, committed to the provision of dependable solutions to crop production problems in a distinctive, rewarding and responsible way. We have our head office located in Ibadan and offices across in Nigeria as well as in some West and Central African Countries.

SaroAfrica International Limited is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Human Resources Partner

Location: Lagos

Job Description
The Human Resources Partner is responsible for providing leadership in developing and executing human resources strategies in support of the overall business plan and strategic business units of Saro.

Primary Responsibilities
General Duties:

• S/he will function as a strategic business partner to the business unit regarding key organizational and people management issues.
• S/he will work closely with the Head Human Resources Manager to develop people management plans and Programmes that align with the company’s overall strategic objectives.

Talent Acquisition and Retention:

• Create an active internal labour market through job posting and other communication channels, and then making recommendations on eligible internal candidates when openings occur.
• Co-ordinate and/or participate on interview team for openings in the group, recommending appropriate selection techniques (e.g. interviews, assessment centres, aptitude tests, etc).
• Performance Management
• Assist in identifying, documenting and communicating results and deficiencies in performance. Reviews performance appraisals and action plans and provides feedback to leaders prior to communicating with employees.
• Institute quality control measures (such as performance leveling meetings, recommended grade distributions, etc), to ensure the integrity and fairness of the performance management system.

Reward Management:

• Determine and effectively administer the compensation and benefits changes associated with personnel transactions including merit increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, and leaves of absence.
• Conduct job analysis for positions within client group to determine appropriate salary level according to compensation guidelines and policy.

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies
Analytical:

• Initiative: Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Integrity: Being honest and ethical
• Leadership: Willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction

Educational Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
• An accredited postgraduate level degree in Human Resource Management or an MBA is an added advantage.
• Relevant HR certifications that demonstrate knowledge/possession of current HR competencies are required (e.g. Associate, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, Senior/Professional in Human Resources, Human Resources Business Professional).
• Relevant Experience: 3 - 5 years relevant experience
• Required Age: 28 - 34 years

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae in excel format (see format below) stating the position he/she is applying for and Location as the subject of the mail to: [email protected]

Excel Format
Surname and First Name| Age| Gender| Total Years of Experience| Institution| Course | Grade | Year of Graduation | Prof. Qualification| Last 3 Job experiences with dates| Phone No | Email

Note: Any Application Not Sent In This Format Will Be Disregarded.