People Operations Manager (HR / Startup / FinTech / Cryptocurrency) at an American Based Remote Company - Black Pen Recruitment

Black Pen Recruitment - Our client is an American based remote company. They are one of the first movers in bringing Cryptocurrency to the masses in Africa and the Middle East. They are profitable, venture-backed and growing quickly.

They are seeking an individual located within Nigeria, to join their exciting and dynamic remote team in the position below:

Job Title: People Operations Manager (HR / Startup / FinTech / Cryptocurrency)

Location: Nigeria (Remote)
Job Type: Full Time

Responbilities
HR Responsibilities:

• Create and manage a formal performance review process
• Design, propose and implement human resources strategies, guidelines and procedures within broad principles and policies to meet requirements supporting short and long-term business needs
• Provide local insight to corporate guidelines and procedures and manage the administration and implementation within respect to employee training and development programs, salary structure, performance appraisals and recognition, compensation and benefit plans
• Ensure compliance of the company’s practices with applicable labour legislation and collective labour agreements in Nigeria and other African countries
• Secure professional legal support from external legal counsel as required
• Assist in articulation of the values and culture of the organisation
• Work with CEO, COO and CTO to identify human resources problems/issues and provides leadership and support in finding solutions
• Organise and supervise HR/Personnel services that highly qualified personnel are recruited, developed and motivated to achieve business objectives
• Oversee and ensure the effective running of the local payroll via external provider

FinTech Recruitment Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with external recruitment firms
• Write and post technical job descriptions
• Source potential candidates on niche platforms, like LinkedIn 
• Solid knowledge of sourcing techniques (e.g. social media recruiting and Boolean search).
• Parse specialized skills and qualifications to screen IT resumes.
• Perform pre-screening calls to analyze applicants’ abilities.
• Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g. structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions).
• Coordinate with IT team leaders to forecast department goals and hiring needs.
• Craft and send personalized recruiting emails with current job openings to passive candidates.
• Compose job offer letters.
• Onboard new hires.
• Promote company’s reputation as a great place to work.
• Conduct job and task analyses to document job duties and requirements.
• Keep up-to-date with new technological trends and products.

Requirements

• BSc in Human Resources Management, IT or relevant Degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources and FinTech Recruitment
• Solid understanding of HR practices and labor legislation
• Native in English with excellent verbal and written skills
• Proven experience in managing – leadership abilities and know how to motivate and manage people
• Strong business mind and accountability
• Ability to create and manage processes and projects
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work in a fast pace international and multicultural environment

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.