Elizabeth Maddeux Limited - Our client, a reputable manufacturing firm based in Enugu, is seeking to engage an experienced and strategic candidate to lead its HR function in the capacity below:
Description
- The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in industrial relations, Nigerian Labour Law, compensation and benefits administration, and HR operations within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- This role requires a hands-on leader capable of driving workforce efficiency, ensuring compliance, and fostering a productive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead and manage the HR department to ensure operational excellence.
- Drive HR transformation initiatives and process improvements.
- Advise management on HR best practices and risk mitigation.
Industrial & Labour Relations:
- Manage relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian Labour Law and statutory regulations.
- Lead negotiations, disciplinary processes, and grievance management.
- Handle workforce disputes and conflict resolution effectively.
Recruitment & Workforce Planning:
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment for plant and administrative roles.
- Implement succession planning and talent management frameworks.
- Ensure timely staffing to meet production demands.
Compensation & Benefits Administration:
- Oversee payroll administration and ensure accuracy.
- Manage compensation structures aligned with industry standards.
- Administer employee benefits and ensure statutory compliance.
- Conduct salary benchmarking and compensation reviews.
Performance Management:
- Implement and monitor performance appraisal systems.
- Ensure KPIs are aligned with organizational objectives.
- Provide guidance to managers on performance improvement plans.
Employee Engagement & Culture:
- Promote a productive and compliant workplace culture.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives.
- Oversee disciplinary processes and policy enforcement.
HR Operations & Compliance:
- Maintain accurate employee records.
- Ensure 100% compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare HR reports for management decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience
- B.Sc. in Industrial & Labour Relations, Human Resource Management, Personnel
- Management, or any related Management discipline.
- M.Sc. or MBA is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years progressive HR experience.
- At least 5 years in a managerial capacity.
- Prior experience as an HR Manager in a manufacturing plant or FMCG company is mandatory.
- Strong working knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law, Trade Union engagement, Compensation & Benefits Administration, and HR Transformation.
- Professional certification (CIPM, SHRM, HRCI) is an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on operational capability.
- Ability to thrive in a structured manufacturing environment.