Human Resources Manager at VCFO Nigeria

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We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Job ID: 2016-1833
Location: Kano

Overview
vtalent is partnering with our client, based in Kano, Nigeria, Africa, who is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join their team. The Human Resources Manager guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs. You will serve as a strategic partner, aligning business objectives with employees and management.

Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops and administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.
• Plans, organizes, and controls all activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Keeps the organization in compliance with governmental regulations.
• Develops, recommends, implements, monitors and modifies personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures and staff code of conduct.
• Prepares and administers all human resources budgets and reports.
• Responsible for employee relations strategies ensuring consistent interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures throughout the organization.
• Provides employee relations support and coaching to management and staff.
• Manages the human resources information system through efficient and accurate data accumulation, processing and retrieval.
• Determines business information reporting needs and ensures data integrity and timely reporting.
• Responsible for the supervision of employees who recruit, test, interview and review the qualifications of prospective employees, either recommending, rejecting or referring applicants possessing satisfactory qualifications to hiring managers for further consideration.
• Knows current labor supply and complement of available labor force. May also do interviewing, if needed.
• May assist international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
• Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions, transfers.
• Designs, develops, implements, and monitors all organization employee compensation and benefits, policies, practices, and programs.
• Implements and annually updates compensation program; rewrites job descriptions as necessary; conducts annual salary surveys to keep the wage and salary structure equitable with comparable firms in the community or industry; analyzes compensation; monitors performance evaluation program and revises as necessary.
• Plans, organizes and directs health education and wellness programs to meet organization goals and employee needs.
• Identifies training needs of the organization. Develops and provides training. May include managerial development and vocational training. Evaluates and monitors success of training programs. Ensures training objectives are met. May contract and coordinate outside training services.
• Manages workers' compensation claim system, the medical management and return to work program, and the safety program for employees.
• May frequently travel between company worksites.
• Presents a professional demeanor at all times. Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training classes and supervision.
• Adheres to Policies and Procedures.
• Adheres to the client’s Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organisation's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Directly supervises employees holding positions of: HR Generalist, HR Coordinator and HR Assistant.

Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from college or university in Business, Human Resources or related field. Minimum of five years of managerial and supervisory experience with three years of experience in recruitment and employment, personnel records, employee relations, training special projects and government regulation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) is preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency working within specialized software utilized in program.

Language Ability:

• English is the spoken and written language.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees and the general public.

Math Ability:

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities.
• Client is a tobacco-free environment.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• Vtalent is a national search and staffing firm offering customized solutions to our clients and professional representation of our candidates.
• Qualified candidates will be contacted and screened before being submitted to any of our client companies.
• vtalent is a vcfo company with offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Denver and Seattle.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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