HIRING - Human Resources Manager (Financial Technology Firm)

Location: Lagos (Mainland)

Reporting Line : CEO

Work Schedule : Onsite

About Company: Our client is one of the fast-growing Financial Technology companies in Africa.

Job Objective : Our client is seeking to hire a strategic Human Resources Manager who will handle all HR related matters in the organization. The ideal candidate will help build a great work culture and make the organization the best place to work in the payment sector in Africa.

S/he will also be responsible for planning and executing the company’s policies by ensuring that necessary resources and conditions are suitable for meeting the company’s and employees' desired objectives.

Key Responsibilities

▪ Responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of human resources policies and procedures.

▪ Responsible for designing and maintaining a competitive and merit-based compensation management system in support of the company’s vision and strategy.

▪ Provide HR administrative functions in the areas of recruitment, training and development, people and performance management.

▪ Supervise and monitor the Payroll and compensation administration.

▪ Investigate grievances, complaints, and legal actions and provide support in resolving disciplinary issues.

▪ Liaising with external providers for supplies for office administration.

▪ Responsible for compliance with all employee laws, such as health, life, and pension policies.

▪ Conduct an orientation program for new employees.

▪ Collaborate with employees to ensure that welfare services provided are in line with management and employee needs.

▪ Monitor and review the system of performance appraisal along with line managers and department heads.

▪ Develop and implement corporate HR strategy in line with short to medium-term aspirations of the firm.

▪ Manage the Company-wide staff training budget; recommend, implement, and report on the approved training programmes.

▪ Proactively develop, revise, and implement HR policies to improve company –wide efficiency.

▪ Develop and implement a best-fit career and succession planning framework and provide career counselling to members of staff.

▪ Proactively report on, and advise Management on all strategic HR issues.

▪ Drive the imbuing and harmonisation of the desired Company culture.

▪ Review, update, and maintain proper filing of insurance policy, HR handbook, performance appraisal form, and training schedules.

▪ Nurture a positive working environment.

▪ Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.

▪ Administer benefits programs such as life insurance, health, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance programs.

Requirements

Key Requirements

▪ First degree, preferably in Social Sciences or a Management-related discipline.

▪ 5+ years’ experience in Human Resources with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.

▪ Master's/MBA will be an added advantage.

▪ Must have experience in building and delivering HR initiatives to scale up a company.

▪ Membership of HR bodies such as CIPMN, CIPD, and SHRM is necessary.

▪ Knowledge of ERP systems is a must.

▪ Demonstrated knowledge of local and global HR ‘landscape’ – laws, practices, changes.

▪ Must demonstrate a great understanding of the impact of culture on achieving organizational objectives and strategy.

▪ Good communication and organizational skills.

▪ Leadership and analytical skills.

▪ Must be highly resourceful and business-oriented.

▪ Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Benefits

Compensation – Base Pay is N850k Monthly net + other interesting benefits