Lead, Talent Management

Job title : Lead, Talent Management

Job Purpose

• The Lead, Talent Management is responsible for developing and implementing talent management strategies that attract, develop, engage, and retain high-performing employees across the organization. You will be responsible for overseeing key talent initiatives, including performance management, succession planning, leadership development, employee engagement, career development, learning and development, and workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and forecast workforce requirements in line with the organisation’s strategy and objectives and ensure periodic updates.
• Maintain an accurate database of manning/grade levels across the company and proactively identify variations with approved manning/grade level for updates.
• Manage all recruitment activities (vacancy identification, advertisement, candidate screening, testing, interviewing, etc.) ensuring its alignment to the approved workforce plan.
• Collaborate with departmental heads to conduct comprehensive training needs assessments and develop training plans for employees across the organization.
• Drive the implementation of learning and development programmes to address identified staff skills and competency needs.
• Manage organisation-wide performance management system and identify relevant career interventions for staff in collaboration with functional and departmental heads.
• Coordinate and drive necessary actions on recommendations/ decisions regarding employee appointments, redeployments, relief assignments and promotions across the organization.

Qualification

• First degree or its equivalent in Business Administration or any related discipline. Professional certification in HR Management e.g. Senior Professional in HR (SPHRI), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), etc. is required.
• Minimum of 12 years’ job-relevant experience in a well-structured organization, preferably manufacturing or FMCG with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Required Skills & Competencies
• HR Strategy Planning and Implementation Skills
• Knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law and Employment Legislations
• Manpower Planning and Strategic Talent Sourcing and Screening Skills
• Talent Acquisition and Development Skills
• Succession Planning and Career Path Planning Skills
• Knowledge of Talent Management Best Practices