Employee Relations Leader

Job title : Employee Relations Leader

The Employee Relations Leader plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive and productive work environment by acting as a strategic business partner dedicated to supporting and advancing human resources functions across the organization. This role involves collaborating closely with leadership and employees to align HR strategies with business objectives, thereby enhancing overall employee engagement and organizational performance.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing innovative recruitment and staffing initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining high-caliber talent who are motivated and aligned with the company's values and goals. The role also requires managing day-to-day employee relations matters with a focus on timely and effective resolution, ensuring that workplace issues are handled with professionalism and adherence to company policies and legal requirements.

• Execute, and monitor HR policies and programs related to benefits administration, workplace safety, training and development, and compliance with government regulations.
• Lead strategic workforce planning efforts to anticipate and address current and future human capital needs, contributing to sustainable organizational growth.
• Champion corporate initiatives by providing onsite HR administration, facilitating change management processes, and supporting teams through transitions.
• Manage and safeguard company assets and facilities, ensuring protection against damage, theft, or misuse.
• Build strong relationships with employee representatives and navigate complex industrial relations scenarios, including collective bargaining and dispute resolution, to maintain harmonious labor relations.
• Drive data-driven decision-making practices by leveraging HR analytics, workforce reporting, and dashboard visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by motivating, coaching, and developing HR specialists and related personnel within the team.
• Ensure strict adherence to Tenaris policies, procedures, and management standards, as well as all applicable laws and regulations, to uphold best practices and ethical standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees or certifications such as CIPM, SHRM, or HRCI are highly preferred.
• Minimum of five years progressive experience in Human Resources with a strong background in employee relations, ideally within manufacturing, industrial, or multinational environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of Nigerian Labour Laws, statutory compliance requirements, and industrial relations frameworks.
• Proven experience in workforce planning, organizational development, and managing change to support dynamic business environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing HR Information Systems (HRIS), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Microsoft Power BI for advanced data analysis and visualization.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels across the organization and facilitate conflict resolution effectively.