Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (RC 638640), is one of the eleven successor distribution companies of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). Kaduna Electric, a registered trademark of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, is licensed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to distribute and retail electricity within a service coverage area of Northwestern-most of Nigeria. It has its Headquarters in Kaduna, with offices in Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara States.
Kaduna Electric is looking to employ young, vibrant professionals to fill the position below in the Corporate Services department:
Job Title: Team Lead, Employee Relations
Job Status: Full-time
Location: Kaduna State
Job Summary
- As a key member of the Employee Relations team and reporting into the Chief Corporate Services Officer, you will provide strategic leadership and expertise for the full scope of the Employee Relations function.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Understands and differentiates between labour and employment laws and regulations, international codes, and declarations. Appreciates the relationship between labour laws and other applicable workplace statues. Understands and advises on the interface between local and regional jurisdictions in conjunction with legal representatives. Ensures legal compliance and reports and rectifies examples of non-compliance.
- Works with management and staff legal bodies and enrich business performance. Understands, applies and ensures compliance with all relevant consultation legislation and labour laws, regulations and practice.
- Handle complaints and grievances among employees, such as the interpretations or application of terms and conditions of employment. Facilitates the relationship between two or more parties in disagreement to an appropriate outcome.
- Communicates effectively through a range of communication media (verbal, visual and written). Uses a range of communication channels and adjusts style to meet the needs of the situation.
- Prioritises tasks, time and workload to efficiently meet objectives. Takes into account relevant constraints. Monitors progress, takes the initiative to adjust plans and performs multiple task when appropriate.
- Identifies problems and takes responsibility for solving them. Identifies, analyses and interprets the critical information relevant to the problem. Develops and tests solutions that are pragmatic and sustainable.
- Has the ability to perform effectively, despite time pressures and changing circumstance. Overcomes setbacks, disappointments or opposition and remains solution-focused, tactful and diplomatic.
- Has an overall view of own and department’s position in the organisation and understands how departmental goals fit into organizational objectives. Behaves in accordance with the Company’s Business Principles and is aware of organizational relationships in the organization.
Experience and Minimum Requirements
- Degree qualified in Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Relations or other HR-related disciplines.
- Master's degree in Business Administration or a Human Resources related field an added advantage.
- Multinational work experience is desirable
- HR leadership experience
- Minimum 5 years cognate experience
Competency and Skill Requirements
- HR Generalist experience.
- Demonstrated success in development and application of up-to-date practice in employee relations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization and multicultural/international environments.
- Credible track record of delivering impactful results/solutions in a complex, fast paced work environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to work in a matrix team environment.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and initiate, lead and manage change.
- Project management, facilitation and complex problem-solving skills.
- High energy level, driven with positive enthusiasm and a pragmatic approach.
- Fluency in English (oral and written) required.
Application Close Date
Thursday, 23rd April, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online