Industrial Relations & Compliance Specialist at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Ikeja Electric is one of the largest power distribution companies in Nigeria, committed to delivering reliable and efficient electricity services to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we aim to transform the energy landscape in Nigeria and contribute to the country's economic development. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while ensuring the safety and well being of our employees and customers.

At Ikeja Electric, we don’t just power homes and businesses we power careers. As a leading energy provider, we are committed to fostering a culture that champions integrity, innovation, and excellence. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where everyone can shine.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Industrial Relations & Compliance Specialist

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose & Contribution

• As an Industrial Relations and Compliance Specialist, you will play a critical role in fostering positive employee and union relations, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting workplace harmony within a unionized environment at Ikeja Electric.

Responsibilities
You’ll contribute to:

• Serving as the primary liaison between management and union representatives, facilitating open communication to address concerns and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Managing employee relations cases, including grievances and disputes, with fairness, transparency, and alignment to labor laws and company policies.
• Conducting compliance audits and developing strategies to strengthen adherence to labor regulations, union agreements, and internal policies.
• Supporting disciplinary processes by ensuring they are conducted in line with the company’s code of conduct, labor laws, and best practice standards.
• Delivering training to managers and stakeholders on labor relations, compliance requirements, and employee rights, fostering a well informed and compliant workforce.
• Tracking and analyzing labor relations data to identify trends, anticipate issues, and provide actionable recommendations for improved workplace engagement.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, or equivalent) is an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in industrial/employee relations or compliance.
• Proven track record in managing union relations.

Skills & Competencies:

• The role affords you to develop technical and behavioral competencies, that is, skills, knowledge, and behaviors required to successfully perform in the role and contribute to the organization's goals

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian Labour Laws, Trade Union Acts, and other relevant employment regulations.
• Strong knowledge of conducting compliance and audits investigations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suites e.g Excel and Word.
• Proficiency in Management Reporting and documentation.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Customer Centricity
• Risk Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Organisational Learning
• Change Management
• People Leadership

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online