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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Human Capital Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
The Position
To manage the provision of Human Capital (HC) Shared Services within the country of operation in accordance with regulatory and legislative requirements, and to guide and lead the implementation of HC policies/guidelines and services.
Job Responsibilities
Human Capital (HC) Continued Improvement:
Evaluate and modify current HC processes and procedures to increase efficiencies
Lead the HC team in establishing best practices, standardization and process governance
Manage key projects including HCIS implementations/upgrades, year-end processing, etc.
Payroll, Compensation & Benefits:
Manage the provision of day-to-day payroll activities through to final authorization of payroll and release to the bank for payment
Manage year-end processing including testing, year- end adjustments, etc.
Ensure that payroll processes are in compliance with country regulations and applicable legislation
Human Capital Data and Reporting:
Continually audit for exceptions in HC Data
Monitor data for trends and perform root cause analysis
Implement appropriate controls and quality checks to ensure shared services is the custodian of accurate and reliable data
Monitor and report on HC metrics
Analyse and interpret HC information to report and present to the Country MD, Regional Head and identified parties
New Appointments, Onboarding & Exit Procedure:
Process managerial appointments and promotions and prepare circulars on managerial appointments and promotions
Develop and implement the deployment of new-hire onboarding and training to ensure a consistent employee experience
Oversee the employee exit process in accordance with policy and procedure
Stakeholder Management:
Participate in weekly Core Team Meetings and monthly Performance Review Meetings
Communicate regularly with the Regional Head and Country MD to provide the necessary updates on Shared Services
Liaise with the respective HCBPs to provide mentorship and coaching to deliver on HC administration initiatives within the country
Foster collaboration across functions and ensure smooth implementations around HC Shared Services solutions
Collaborate with subject matter experts to implement and deliver HC solutions and services in support of business objectives
Manage all 3rd party relationships and service level agreements
Budget Management:
Develop the annual budget for Shared Services based on operational and financial targets in consultation with the Regional Head and Country MD
Monitor the operating budget to ensure expenditure is aligned to budget allocations.
Address budget variances with the Regional Head and Country MD to clarify over or under-spend.
Authorize expenses as per delegation of authority.
Skills and Experience
4-year B.Sc in Human Capital Management or related field.
6+ years’ experience in HC Administration / HR Service Centre.
Managerial and Technical Competencies:
Knowledge of HCIS and payroll systems (PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
Knowledge of the applicable HC legislation
Knowledge of Human Capital best practice
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Data extraction and analytical skills using the appropriate tools