Human Resource Executive at LoftyInc Allied Partners Limited

LoftyInc Allied Partners Limited is an enterprise development company that develops start-up teams, manages innovation programs and facilitates impact projects in West Central Africa. LoftyInc’s work cuts across infrastructure, energy and social impact sectors (education, healthcare and agriculture) where it leverages technology, global partnerships & best-in-class processes. LoftyInc is the operator of Wennovation Hub, Nigeria’s first technology incubator and has LoftyInc Capital Management as an affiliate company. Opacus technology Limited is a spin-off from the LoftyInc group with ProNov as its foremost product.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resource Executive

Location: Lagos

Job Brief

• LoftyInc is looking to recruit a Human Resource Executive who will manage and direct all human resources (HR) for LoftyInc. This Executive sits at the top of the HR department and takes the lead when it comes to any and all human resources matters and functions.
• HR Executive must educate, train, monitor, problem-solve and ensure company HR policy is followed across all employees, managers and executives.

Core Responsibilities

• Set up an HR department by reviewing what exists and what needs to be put in place
• Review the performance appraisal Instrument used by the Company and include parameters that will enable directors and managers measure staff performance monthly, quarterly & yearly
• Setup a new appraisal system if necessary
• Hunts and hires talented staff and retain them
• Direct all hiring and training procedures for new employees
• Put in place an orientation booklet for new hire
• Maintains organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes
• Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counselling employees and supervisors
• Oversees and ensures employee compensation and benefits administration, as well as employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
• Work with company EMT to strategically plan HR initiatives that will benefit the company and encourage more efficient and beneficial work from employees
• Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs
• Continually educate employees on company policies and keep employee handbook current
• Maintains a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions
• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings
• Maintains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Completes human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintains human resource staff job results by counselling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Monitor employee progress and stay abreast on company climate and culture, ensuring it stays positive and productive
• Coordinate and direct work activities for managers and employees
• Foster cross-functional relationships and ensure managers and employees are properly connected.
• Regularly meet with employees for progress reviews and assessments, discussing any problems or grievances they may have
• Promote a positive and open work environment where employees feel comfortable speaking up about issues
• Manage and supervise other HR staff, ensuring they are assigned and carry out proper tasks
• Understand and adhere to all pertinent labour laws
• Attending / Understanding employee’s grievances in their work engagement level and implement corrective measures for them

Requirements

• Minimum of first degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Business Administration or any related field. MBA or a Masters’ in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage.
• 3 or more years’ experience in Human Resources Management
• Membership of CIPM or any relevant professional bodies.
• Basic ICT skills – (able to use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent verbal and written communication and decision-making skills
• Proven track record of progressive human resource experience
• Good presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Recruitment skills
• Highly computer literate in Microsoft Suite (especially Excel) and various HR software programs
• A proven leader with strong interpersonal skills, keen to motivate and effectively educate and connect department managers and employees regarding all HR matters

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@wennovationhub.org using "HR Executive" as the subject of the mail.