MKOBO is a fully licensed Microfinance bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Lagos, Nigeria. MKOBO was conceived to help solve consumers’ need for access to short-term emergency credit. Our goal is to provide access to short term unsecured loans, which is easily accessible. We cater to the demography currently undeserved by the Commercial banks in our aim to help increase financial inclusion of the Nigerian population.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: HR & Admin Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Function: Human Capital Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience level: Experienced
Job Role
We are ideally looking for an individual from a legal background with HR experience.
The primary focus of this role is to support the growth Mkobo by providing comprehensive Human Resource and office administrative services to support the achievement of business strategy and corporate objectives.
The HR & Admin Manager (HRAM) will provide the following core HR services namely recruitment, training & development, benefits & compensation, HR and office administration. Provide training & coaching for Supervisor and Managers on their people management skills. Develop “bench strength” of talent & skills to enable quick fulfilment of job openings.
While the legal responsibility will be focused on providing timely and sound legal advice to Management on all relevant issues and acting as Company Secretary.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy and objectives. Manage the recruitment and selection process
Contributing to the development of HR department goals, objectives, and systems
Developing and administering human resources plans and procedures that relate to company personnel
Planning, organizing, and controlling the activities and actions of the HR department
Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
Maintaining and revising the company’s HR policies, handbooks and procedures and ensuring effective implementation and enforcement of the approved policies
Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
Managing, updating, and maintaining the HRIS system, and other HR platforms and fundamental HR tasks
Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
Ensure that a comprehensive remote working policy is put in place where there is a high engagement of remote staff and they are fully embedded into Mkobo team
Nurture a positive working environment to encourage a high-performance team
Oversee and manage the performance appraisal system that drives high performance
Maintain salary structure/plan and benefits program
Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
Develop “bench strength” of talent & skills to enable quick fulfilment of job openings
Ensure that the office is run efficiently and all services are maintained to ensure a conducive working environment.
Administers and tracks vacation, medical leave and other leave of absences.
Any other corporate administrative duties as may be required from time to time.
Ensure smooth running of all administrative functions in the office.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Law
5 - 7 Years relevant professional experience at least 1 year in financial services and a minimum of 2 years at the senior management level.
Knowledge of digitizing HR processes end to end or of any HRIS systems.
Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional Human Resources qualifications/certification
Must be a member of CIPM (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria) and possess a valid HR Practitioner License from the institute
Must be a holder of HRPL (Human Resources Practitioner License)
Person Description:
Ethical with high level of integrity
Good communicator, listener and a team player
Professional, responsible and accountable
Quality and customer focused, open to ideas and change and Commitment to the Company’s Vision and Values.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of other applicable employment regulations and statutory obligations.
Knowledge of human resources best practices.
Knowledge of how to effectively manage remote team
knowledge of current remuneration practices and principles
Demonstrates business acumen and translates business objectives into actionable HR plans and results
Knowledge of developing training programs for Employees.