HR Consultant at First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

FirstExcelsia, a leading Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management Consulting firm with operations across multiple states in Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Consultant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a competent HR Consultant who would be responsible for managing HR processes from our client’s site.
• The role holder will be expected to develop & implement bespoke HR strategies & Organisational Development initiatives and provide advice on HR best practices.
• The ideal candidate should be agile and able to think on his/her feet.

Job Description

• Take the lead on HR and Organisational Development initiatives.
• Consults with various line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed / required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Ensure all documentations are completed adequately and appropriately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Person Specification

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or relevant field.
• 3 - 5 years proven experience as an HR Consultant preferably in a consulting firm.
• An MBA will be an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organisational skill and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable HR laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organisation's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience executing diverse Organisational Development projects is required.
• Membership of at least one relevant professional body is required.

Application Closing Date
17th September, 2021.