Human Resources: Organizational Development Specialist at a Leading Microfinance Bank

A leading Microfinance Bank in Nigeria is recruiting an experienced and forward-thinking candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources: Organizational Development Specialist

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: Head, HR
Grade: Middle Management

Overview of Position

• We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Human Resources Organizational Development Specialist with 5 - 7 years of expertise to join our dynamic HR team.
• The OD Specialist will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and performance.
• The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of organizational development principles, change management, and a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities
Performance Management:

• Support the performance management process by assisting in goal setting, conducting performance reviews, and providing guidance on performance improvement plans.
• Assist in developing strategies for continuous improvement.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and training and development.
• Organize employee performance reviews
• Utilize data and assessment outcomes for communication and to make continuous improvements for programs and services

Change Management:

• Lead and support initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, including culture realignment and development
• Develop and implement change management plans to facilitate smooth transitions and minimize resistance.
• Partner with line managers to manage organizational change effectively.

Employee Engagement:

• Design and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Conduct surveys, analyze results, and recommend actions to improve workplace morale.
• Proactively partners with managers to identify and implement strategies to improve and maintain a positive, inclusive work environment
• Conduct fact-finding reviews into workplace issues and complaints. Creates action plans to address issues uncovered in reviews.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programing, adjusts as needed for continuous program improvement.
• Establish credibility and trust within the organisation

Leadership Development:

• Collaborate with departmental leaders to identify leadership development needs.
• Implement leadership development framework and initiatives
• Design and implement programs to cultivate leadership skills and succession planning.

Training and Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate employee training and development programs.
• Design training plans, budget and curriculums
• Collaborate with managers to address skill gaps and support career development.
• Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, like time to train and employee turnover rates

Talent Development:

• Identify skill gaps within the organization and develop training and development programs to address those gaps.
• Collaborate with departmental leaders to support employee growth.

Team Building:

• Facilitate team-building activities and workshops to foster collaboration, communication, and a positive team culture.
• Facilitate culturally responsive and inclusive communications and conflict resolution within work teams.
• Builds and guides conversations and interventions that lead to productive work teams.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):

• Collaborate with HR and leadership to advance DEI initiatives, ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace.
• Engage key stakeholders to develop and implement employee professional development programs to support equity, cultural competencies and the ability to interact productively in an increasingly diverse environment.
• Recommend the development and implementation of metrics to track progress toward milestones that create a climate of inclusion.

Data Analysis:

• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to assess the impact of organizational development initiatives.
• Design interactive HR dashboards using data analytics tools like Excel, Power BI, and Tableau etc.
• Make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Performs other HR related duties as assigned by the Head, HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related fields.
• Master’s degree in related field is required
• 5 - 7 years of experience in Human Resources, with a focus on organizational development and change management.
• Relevant certification is required example CIPM, HRCI, SPHR, CIPD, AIHR
• Expert use of data analytics tool like Excel and Power BI
• Strong understanding of organizational development principles, change management methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify challenges and develop creative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and evaluate projects effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with HR colleagues, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with HRIS, survey tools, and other technology platforms related to organizational development.

General Required Knowledge:

• Applicable human resource program management principles, practices, methods, and procedures, including organizational development, Experience in a unionized environment and creating programming in alignment with collectively bargained agreements.
• Current approaches to address contemporary issues of inclusion, social justice, diversity, access, and equity
• Best practices for assessing training needs and developing and delivering training content
• Conflict resolution techniques
• Application of general HR functions
• Understands labor laws and disciplinary procedures
• Understands methods to conduct research and analysis.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2023.