HR/Admin Manager (Logistics Company)

Job Summary :

Our client is seeking to hire a strategic HR/Admin Manager who will be responsible for ensuring that the organization’s human capital serves the best interests of the company. She will also be saddled with the responsibilities of providing advisory services to the management on issues revolving around the organization’s workforce, recruitment, learning and development, employee engagement, performance management, payroll, benefits, and leave and enforcing company policies and practices.

Job Responsibilities :

• Provides expertise on a broad and comprehensive range of human resources activities, including recruitment, compensation, performance management, talent development, employment transactions, policy compliance, and other related HR functional areas.
• Serves as a first point-of-contact for departments regarding HR concerns, needs and issues; evaluates situations, navigates and directs departments to the various resources available to address organizational needs.
• Provides advice to management regarding adherence to applicable labor laws.
• Identifies innovative solutions and options to address complex human resource management issues.
• Assists departments, as needed, in identifying opportunities to enhance departmental operations, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts general needs analyses and provides recommendations to management regarding opportunities for improvement.
• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy, particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to the management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodation, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Ensure all employees are provided with the job description, full understanding of their KPIs, offer letters and relevant documentation not exceeding 1 week of resumption.
• Creates and delivers learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with prevailing employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Drives regular performance appraisals.
• Coordinate all payroll related activities and prepare monthly payroll for prompt payment of all staff salaries.
• Coordinate vendor activities for efficiency including prompt payment of vendor bills.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Key Requirements :

• B.Sc degree in Human Resources or any related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as an HR/Admin manager in a logistics firm.
• M.Sc will be an added advantage.
• Relevant professional qualifications from a recognized professional body (e.g. SHRM, CIPM, SPHRi).
• Proven experience in Supply Chain management, including, haulage, logistics, fleet management and customer service operations.
• In-depth knowledge of global and local HR best practices
• Experience working with a large and unskilled/semiskilled workforce.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees to improve their performance and impact.
• Ability to develop team members at all levels, with the requirement to develop formal training programs and provide support to enhance employee skill sets.
• Proficiency in managing relationships and building networks.
• High level of analytical and performance management skills and ability to pay attention to detail.
• Good project and change management skills.
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Compensation – Base pay ranges BTW N250k – N400k + other interesting benefits