People & Culture Director at Japan Tobacco International (JTI)

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies. Our 45,000 people come from all over the world, representing more than 100 nationalities. We market world-renowned brands in more than 130 countries with 409 offices, 29 factories, and 8 research & development centers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: People & Culture Director

Job ID: 85622
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Professional area:  Human Resources
Contract type: Permanent
Professional level: Experienced

Position Purpose

• To Ensure the achievement of organisational objectives through people; Direct the development and consistent implementation of people and culture strategies, policies and practices;
• Directs the development, implementation and co-ordination of P&C programs covering employment, compensation & benefits, placement, orientation and training, labour / employee relations, organisational development, benefits and other employee services.

Position Description
Formulates and Directs People & Culture Strategy:

• Plans, directs and controls the organization’s overall people and culture strategies, business plans and policies & practices
• Provides input & leadership on strategic P&C initiatives that are market relevant and in line with JTI global best practices.
• Participate in regional and global strategic projects
• Stays abreast of best practice in Human Resources as well as the FMCG industries, locally & internationally"   
• Aligns JTI Nigeria with JTI Global practices and strategies
• Builds line-management relationships & facilitates commitment & ownership for implementation of P&C strategies & initiatives
• To maximize JTI people & potential to leverage performance in the attainment of business objectives"
• To enable leadership to deliver on the P&C strategic commitments through strong relationship building & development
• To enable leadership & staff to adapt and be flexible to organizational change through skill fit programs i.e. re-assessment, competence assessment, etc.
• To provide mechanisms which facilitate profitability, productivity and cost effectiveness through P&C systems and processes "
• Organizational Effectiveness covering organization structuring, HC planning, job analysis, job profiling & competency identification, career pathing & succession planning
• Performance Management covering performance management initiatives
• Recruitment & Selection covering searching, interviewing and appointment of staff
• Employee / Labour Relations covering conditions of employment, grievance & disciplinary procedures, conflict resolution & resolving personal & work-related problems
• Talent Development covering management development & coaching, personal and leadership development
• Compensation Management covering job evaluation, salary benchmarking, employee benefits, employee tax and incentives"   
• Drives the “management of change” through the development of best practices for the Nigeria entity.
• Supports line-management in the practical application of People & Culture strategies & agreed initiatives/interventions
• Assists line management with the monitoring, measurement and corrective action of strategic P&C process implementation, e.g. performance management process, talent assessment, employee recognition etc.
• Facilitates the design & implementation of appropriate P&C processes, systems and tool
• Pro-actively prepares leadership for a changing and adaptable business environment
• Assists leadership to adopt appropriate practices aligned with trends in the market.

Minimum Requirements
Education:

• University Degree in HR, Business Administration or Management

Work Experience:

• At least 12 years experience, 5 of which must be at senior level in a corporate environment.
• Experience in the FMCG industry is of added advantage.
• Extensive exposure to Sales and Marketing;
• Operational and Financial functions.

Skills:

• SAP HR; MS Office

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.