People & Organizational Development Manager at Rhizome Consulting

Rhizome Consulting - Our primary objective is to meet both the needs of our client and to exceed their expectations. We offer a broad range of services, tailored to our client specification with full confidentiality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: People & Organizational Development Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract

Summary

• The People and Organisational Development Associate will function as a consultant, serving multiple clients and spearheading the delivery of Human Resource (HR) management solutions and Organisation Development (OD) services.
• This pivotal role involves crafting and executing OD & HR strategies that underpin the strategic and operational goals of the organisation.
• The Associate will be instrumental in driving positive organizational change by offering guidance, information, and services in strategic planning, organisational design, performance management, culture development, and workforce analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective OD and HR strategies aligned with organisation’s goals.
• Contribute to the development of people plans and execute strategic initiatives to enhance employee performance and engagement.
• Lead strategic planning efforts for client organisations, ensuring alignment with goals and objectives.
• Analyse current organisational structures and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Take the lead in workforce performance management, implementing initiatives such as competency frameworks and 360-degree feedback processes.
• Develop and execute strategic workforce planning initiatives to meet future organisational needs.
• Design and implement employee engagement approaches, analysing outcomes and providing feedback for continuous improvement.
• Use evidence-based strategies for culture change interventions aligned with strategic goals.
• Monitor trends and data related to organisational development using workforce analytics, qualitative data analysis, and reporting insights.
• Devise and execute plans to address talent gaps and foster skills development.
• Create and manage change management strategies for new initiatives, technologies, or organisational restructuring.
• Analyse data on employee turnover, engagement, and satisfaction, developing strategies to address areas of concern.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes related to HR and organisational development, ensuring compliance.
• Foster strong working relationships with external consultants and service providers to leverage external expertise when needed.
• Conduct regular organisational culture assessments and propose interventions for improvement.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the line manager or the organisation.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a relevant field.
• A Master's degree is an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record of achieving outcomes through organisational development interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence behavioural change through the design and application of Organisational Development strategies.
• Strong service delivery skills, managing relationships at all organisational levels.
• Effective communication skills both upward and downward within an organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Previous experience in managing an HR department in a customer-focused organisation, actively facilitating and leading change efforts.
• Strong leadership and influence skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in problem-solving.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: vacancies@rhizomeng.com using the position as the subject of the email.