Human Resources Manager at Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust

Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust is a public health nonprofit organization working to keep people healthy and safe. From education and outreach programs in low-resource communities to training students and health professionals to developing new policies and guidelines, DRASA works with communities, the government, and local and international partners to improve people’s health across the country. Our goal is to build community health ambassadors and a strong, accessible and resilient health system that provides quality care and is prepared to handle emergencies and save lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Job ID: 13407265
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Description

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead and oversee the HR functions at DRASA Health Trust.
• The ideal candidate will ensure the effective management of HR operations, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, payroll, and benefits administration.
• This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong understanding of HR best practices, experience in the nonprofit sector and the ability to align HR strategies with organizational goals.

Tasks

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR-related matters, including workforce planning and organizational development.
• Lead the planning and management of performance appraisal systems to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance-related matters and support the development of performance improvement plans.
• Oversee the management of employee records, contracts, and benefits administration.
• Act as a primary point of contact for employee relations, ensuring timely and effective resolution of disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Maintain accurate records of HR activities, including contracts, leave, and disciplinary procedures.
• Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, including shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding.
• Develop and implement employee welfare and engagement initiatives to foster a collaborative workplace culture.
• Identify learning, development and training needs and coordinate capacity-building programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Implement leadership development programs to strengthen the capabilities of current and future leaders.
• Draft, review, and update policies, procedures, and working practices as applicable to reflect best practices and counsel staff on use of the policies.
• Coordinate payroll and benefits processes in collaboration with the finance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Personnel Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• A minimum of 5-8 years of professional HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), as well as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and Zoho Projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Experience in the non-profit and public health sector is preferred.
• Certification in HR (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, HRCI) is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.