Head, Human Resources at the Edo State Transport Authority (ESTA)

The Edo State Transport Authority (ESTA) has been established by the Edo State Government as the sole Transport Authority with the responsibility to plan, implement, regulate and coordinate all transport and traffic activities in Edo State including transport modes (Bus, Rail, Air, Non-Motorized Transport Maritime), Policies and Transport Master Plan (TMP), Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA), Operation & Maintenance among other responsibilities highlighted in ESTA Law.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Human Resources

Location: Edo

Job Role

• Design and implement total rewards program including compensation and incentive programs, non-monetary recognition program, health, welfare, retirement programs, including voluntary benefits programs and country-based compensation structures and benefit programs to ensure organizational equity and competitiveness.
• Manage the administration of expatriate employment agreements to include compensation, assignment allowances and benefit programs.
• Oversee the development and monitoring of HR metrics and organizational dashboards to support planning and decision making.
• Participate in appropriate compensation and benefit surveys and benchmarking and monitor trends and new/innovative practices.
• Review, update and implement organizational policies and procedures, as necessitated by organizational needs and to ensure ongoing compliance with all labor laws.
• Support the administration and performance of the organization's Pension.
• Collaborate (lead, direct, coach) with the Shared Services team and the organization's vendors to ensure benefits products and services are available and being offered at the highest level of service and value.
• Lead annual merit planning and performance management processes.
• Assist with Employee Relation-related matters as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experience; advanced degree in Human Resources or International Business a plus
• 5 years of demonstrated experience in human resource management and demonstrated experience in designing and implementing compensation and benefit programs
• Direct experience providing consultative HR support and guidance to employees.
• Cross-cultural experience gained from working in culturally diverse environments
• Cross-cultural experience gained from working in culturally diverse environments
• Awareness and understanding of total reward trends and practices in other competing industries.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, including the ability to build and manage effective internal and external relationships
• Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidentially
• Proficient in global HR systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Previous experience implementing a global HRIS is preferred

Application Closing Date
13th December, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.